How many free food pantries are there in Waco, Texas?

Feed America's directory lists 41 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Waco, Texas. Every listing is verified against federal, state, or community data sources.

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

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 Waco 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 Waco, Texas?

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 Waco?

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 Waco?

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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McLennan County Diaper Collective

diaper bank

Waco, TX, Waco, TX 76701

No phone — get directions below

Verified 31d ago

Food Pantries in Waco, TX

McLennan County Diaper Collective

Acts Church Storehouse Food Pantry

Antioch Community Church Pantry

Caritas of Waco

Caritas of Waco

Caritas of Waco Food Assistance

Family of Faith

Family of Faith Worship Center

First Baptist Church - Agape Meal

HALLSBURG ISD

Loving Kindness Ministries

Mission Waco

Saint Francis Social Ministry

Salvation Army - Waco

Second Missionary Baptist Church

Shepherd's Heart - Waco

Shepherd's Heart Food Pantry

The Salvation Army - Interstate 35 S Corps

The Salvation Army - S 4Th St

The Salvation Army - W Waco Dr

The Salvation Army - W Waco Dr 1

The Salvation Army - Webster Ave

U.N.I.T.Y. Pantry - Family of Faith Worship Center

Victorious Life

WACO ISD

Waco Family Abuse Center

Waco Shepherds Heart, Inc aka -Shepherds Heart

The Shepherd's Heart Food Pantry

VA Clinic - Waco Mobile Pantry

2nd Missionary Baptist Church / Shepherds Heart

Acts Storehouse

Caritas of Waco, Inc.

Carver Park Baptist Church

Carver Park Baptist Church / Shepherds Heart Pantry

Church of the Open Door

Columbus Ave Baptist Church Pantry

Crestview Church of Christ Pantry

Gospel Cafe

Salvation Army Pantry Waco

Shepherd's Heart - Robinson

VA - Waco Mobile Pantry

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