Several local organizations and faith-based partners provide food pantries and community meal programs to help individuals and families in need throughout Springfield and Clark County.
Residents can find support at multiple locations offering groceries, hot meals and basic household items on a regular schedule. Most programs are free, and some may require identification or proof of residency.
Find Help by Area:
Central Springfield:
- Central Community Kitchen Meal – 230 E. High St., Tues 5:30–6:30 p.m.
- Christ Episcopal Church Pantry – 409 E. High St., 3rd Wed 10 a.m.–12 p.m. (Spanish and sometimes French available)
- Central Christian Food Trailer Meal – 901 W. Main St., Thurs 12 p.m.–until done
- Victory Faith Center Meal & Pantry – 424 S. Fountain Ave., Sat & Sun 12–1 p.m.; Pantry 3rd Sat 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
- St. John Missionary Church / Dunamis Ministries – 34 W. Pleasant St., Mon 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Wed 9:30–11:30 a.m.
- Good Samaritan Outreach Center – 427 W. Washington St., Sat 9–10:30 a.m.
- St. John’s Lutheran Church – 27 N. Wittenberg Ave., Pantry 2nd–4th Wed 9–10:45 a.m.; Meal Fri 12–1 p.m.
- Salvation Army – 15 S. Plum St., Feeding Program Tues 12–1:45 p.m.; Pantry 2nd & last Mon by appointment
- Grateful Hearts Food Pantry – 501 S. Wittenberg, 3rd Tues 4:30–5:30 p.m. & 3rd Sat 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
- Second Harvest Food Bank – 20 Murray St., visit theshfb.org for current distribution details
- Rocking Horse Community Health Center – 651 S. Limestone, Tues & Thurs 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Northwest Springfield:
- Good Shepherd Pantry – 712 N. Fountain Ave., 3rd Thurs 5:30 p.m.–until gone
- Maiden Lane Church of God (“Outreach House”) – 1201 Maiden Ln., 2nd & 4th Sat 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
- New Birth Missions Pantry – 539 W. North St., 3rd Thurs 1–4 p.m. (appointment only)
Northeast Springfield:
- The Right Path Pantry & Meal – 1576 Columbus Ave., last Tues of each month 5–6 p.m.
Southeast Springfield:
- Clifton Avenue Church of God – 1408 Clifton Ave., 2nd & 3rd Sat breakfast 9:30–10 a.m., pantry 10–11 a.m.
- First United Church of Christ – 2000 E. High St., last Sat 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
- St. Vincent de Paul Choice Pantry – 2417 E. High St., Tues & Thurs 12–2 p.m. (appointment required)
- Life in Christ Food Pantry – 1100 Sunset Ave., 3rd Sat 10–11 a.m.
- The Living Well Lighthouse – 151 Neosha Ave., 2nd & 4th Sat 2–4 p.m.
Southwest Springfield:
- Family Needs Inc. – 36 E. Grand Ave., Pantry Tues 10 a.m.–12 p.m. (appt. only); Sandwich giveaway Thurs 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
- New Day Christian Ministries – 1023 W. High St., Tues 5:30–6:30 p.m.
- Springfield Soup Kitchen – 830 W. Main St., Mon & Wed 5–6 p.m.
- Greater Grace Temple Outreach – 380 W. Leffel Ln., 3rd Tues 12–3 p.m.
- Masjid An-Nur – 743 W. Liberty St., 3rd Fri 3–5 p.m.
Outside City Limits:
- Open Hands Free Store – 151 S. Bird Rd., Tues 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Thurs 2–4 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Operation Hunger – 151 S. Bird Rd., 2nd Sat 3–5 p.m.
- Fellowship Christian Church Pantry – 2301 Valley Loop Rd., 2nd & 4th Sat 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
- Risen Christ Church – 41 E. Possum Rd., Pantry 3rd Tues 11 a.m.–1 p.m.; Meal Sat 5 p.m.
- Bethel Churches United – 226 S. Pike St., New Carlisle, Wed 4–5:30 p.m., Fri 12–2 p.m.
- Enon Emergency Relief Committee – 105 N. Scott St., Mon 2:30–5 p.m. (ages 60+)
- Park Layne Pantry – 1320 Styer Dr., Wed 6–7 p.m.
- Seeds of Hope Pantry – 2550 S. Dayton-Lakeview Rd., Sat 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
For additional information on food assistance programs, contact Second Harvest Food Bank at or visit theshfb.org.