How many free food pantries are there in Memphis, Tennessee?

Feed America's directory lists 60 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Memphis, Tennessee. Every listing is verified against federal, state, or community data sources.

Do I need to qualify or apply for free food in Memphis?

Most food pantries in our directory are walk-in and free — no income proof, application, or appointment needed. A few specialized programs (like WIC) require eligibility verification. Each location page tells you what to bring.

What hours are food pantries in Memphis open?

Hours vary by location. Many pantries operate 1–2 days per week, often weekday mornings or Saturday mornings. Always call before visiting — hours can change with no notice. If a pantry shows "Open Now" on our site, that's based on its published schedule.

Can I get food today in Memphis, Tennessee?

Call 211 first — it's free, 24/7, and the dispatcher can route you to a pantry open right now or to an emergency food box. Soup kitchens (which serve hot meals) also operate same-day in most cities. We list both on this page.

Are there mobile pantries in Memphis?

Mobile pantries are pop-up food distributions that change location week to week. Look for "mobile pantry" tagged listings on this page — they include the upcoming distribution location and time.

Is Feed America affiliated with the local food bank in Memphis?

Feed America (feedam.org, EIN 92-1761881) is an independent 501(c)(3) directory. We are not affiliated with any local food bank. We aggregate publicly-available data from food banks, USDA, HRSA, and community sources to make finding help easier. For full nonprofit disambiguation, see /disclosures.

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Mid-South Food Bank

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Memphis, TN, Memphis, TN 37501

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Food Pantries in Memphis, TN

Mid-South Food Bank

Mid- South Food Bank

Mid-South Food Bank

Barron Heights Transitional Center

Boulevard Church of Christ

Bread for Life

Brinkley Heights Baptist Church

Cathedral of Faith Community Church

Christ Quest Church

Constance Abbey Inc.

El Shaddai Mission Outreach

First Congregational Church

First Congregational Food Pantry

Fishes & Loaves

Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church

Greater Harvest COGIC MIFA Food Pantry

Greater Impact Faith Church

Holy Trinity Community Church Food Pantry

Leawood Mission Center

Lewis Help Today Foundation - Food Pantry

Life Food Pantry at Life of Liberty Church

Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry at Church of the Holy Spirit

MIFA Food Pantry Vouchers Office

Making a Difference Ministries

Memphis Dream Center

Mid-South Food Bank

Midtown Mosque

Nancy Fletcher Food Pantry

New Allen AME Church

New Tyler AME Church

Raleigh United Methodist Church

Riverside Missionary Baptist Church Community Services

Shelby County Schools

Shiloh Food Ministry

Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Memphis

St Jude Missionary Baptist Church

St. Augustine Church

St. John Baptist Church - The Manna Pantry

St. John's Catholic Church

St. John's UMC - MIFA

St. John's United Methodist Church Food Pantry

St. Michael's Catholic Church

St. Paul Baptist Church Food Pantry

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church

The Salvation Army - E Parkway S

The Salvation Army - Jackson Ave Corps

The Salvation Army - Kirby Whitten Rd

The Salvation Army - Kirby Whitten Rd 1

UMC Asbury Food Pantry

White Station Church of Christ

St John's United Methodist Soup Kitchen

St. Mary's Catholic Church

Calvary Baptist Church

Calvary Episcopal Church

Eternal Bread Ministry

First Presbyterian Church

I Am My Sister's Keeper

Iglesia Apostolica

Landmark Food Pantry - Outreach Center

Life Church

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