Whether you’re new to the Bluff City, going through a tough time, or simply looking to help out a neighbor, Memphis has a strong network of organizations making sure no one goes hungry.
Here’s a roundup of where you or someone you know can find free meals, groceries, and support across the 901. No ID is required at most locations.
Daily Meal Services & Food Pantries
901 Community Fridges
Fights food insecurity in Memphis by partnering with neighborhoods to place fridges stocked with food and sundries in areas where it’s needed most. Their fridges are located at:
Catholic Charities of West Tennessee
Offers mobile pantries and downtown food services, including Daily Meal Bags of nutritious food available.
📍Monday-Thursday, 9:00-11:00AM or by appointment at 1325 Jefferson Ave (901) 722-4702
📍Tuesday-Thursday, 1:00-2:30PM or by appointment at St. Patrick Catholic Church 297 S 4th St
📍Tuesdays, 10:00-11:00AM at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church 1225 US-51, Covington, TN
📍Tuesday, 1:00-2:30PM at St. Augustine Catholic Church 1169 Kerr Ave
Collective Good Immigrant Pantry
Focuses on serving immigrant families by collecting and delivering boxes of food and hygiene essentials to families in need. Want to make a donation? Donate here: 💵 CashApp: $CollectiveGood
💵 Venmo: @TheCollectiveGood (6286)
FeedMemphis by the Memphis Dream Center
Provides mobile food drives to in-school pantries and weekend food bag programs. Get help here.
Friends for All Memphis
Provides a food pantry and a monthly community meal.
Little Free Pantries
Ever heard of Little Free Libraries? Take a book; leave a book. The same concept applies to Little Free Pantries. Take some food; leave some food. Consider the weather as these are not refrigerated. Non-perishable recommended.
📍Blessing Box 590 Jennette Pl
📍Eagle Heights Community Church Box 9408 Macon Rd in Cordova
📍Epiphany Community Garden Pantry Bray Station Rd in Collierville
📍Morning Sun Cumberland Presbyterian Church 2682 Morning Sun Rd in Cordova
📍Orange Mound Outreach Ministries 845 Marechalneil
📍Trinity United Methodist Church 1738 Galloway Ave
📍669 N 2nd St
Memphis Food Not Bombs (MFNB)
Hosts community picnics with free food every Saturday from 1:30-3PM in Court Square Park in Downtown Memphis.
Mid-South Food Bank
Runs a Mobile Pantry Program and partners with local agencies to distribute food across Memphis. Learn how to host your own mobile pantry here.
OutMemphis
Offers free meals and pantry options for LGBTQ+ community members of all ages. See more under “Food Assistance”.
Sunshine and Daisy Mobile Food Pantry
Founded over five years ago, Sunshine and Daisy receives a weekly food donation, and every Saturday they distribute food to at least 100 families who live in homes in the Memphis area, individuals who live on the street or in alternative prefab or handmade shelters, and to a men’s recovery program.
Learn more at sunshineanddaisy.org.
YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South
Provides free daily meals to children (18 and under) Monday-Friday. During the summer months, they provide FREE meal distribution and 7-day meal packs.
Soup Kitchens & Churches Offering Meals
Calvary Episcopal Church
📍 1177 Poplar Ave | Wednesdays at 6–7:30PM
Free hot meals
The Equity Alliance Feed the Block
📍 102 N. Second St | Sundays at 7–8AM
Breakfast and coffee to-go
Faithful Baptist Church
📍 462 Flynn Rd | By appointment only. Call or text (901)233-0771
Also has a clothes closet and a diaper bank
First Congregational Church
📍 1000 S. Cooper | Mon–Fri, 10AM–1PM
Sack lunches served in rear parking lot
First Presbyterian Church
📍 166 Poplar Ave | Sundays, 1:15–2PM
Meals to-go
First United Methodist Church
📍 204 N. Second St | Tues & Thurs at 5PM
Meals to-go
Grace-St. Lukes Episcopal Church
📍 1720 Peabody Ave
- Sundays: 1:30–4:45PM
- Tuesdays: 9:15–9:45AM
Pickup at Peabody & Belvedere lot
Idlewild Presbyterian Church
📍 1750 Union Ave | Thursdays, 4:30–5:30PM
Meals to-go
Jacob’s Well Memphis
📍 Poplar Ave and 2nd St area in Downtown Memphis | Thursdays, 4PM
Doors open at 3:30 Meal service at 4:00. Worship service at 4:30 for those wishing to stay and hang out. Also operate a clothes closet and frequently pass out MATA bus passes afterward.
Masjid Al Mu’Minun
📍 4412 S Third St | Last Saturday of every month, 12–3PM
Drive through Halal Food Pantry
Second Helping Food Pantry at Heartsong Church
📍 800 N Houston Levee Rd in Cordova | 2nd & 4th Saturdays of every month from 9-11 AM
St. John’s United Methodist Church
📍 1207 Peabody Ave | Tuesdays & Saturdays, 4:30PM
Meals to-go
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
📍 480 S Highland St
- Sunday Breakfast: 8AM
Eat-in meals
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
📍 155 Market St | Mon–Sat, 7–10AM
St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral
📍 700 Poplar Ave
- Saturdays at 9AM: “Pop-top” to-go meals
St. Patrick Catholic Church
📍 277 S. 4th St
- Sundays, 12–1PM: To-go meals
- Mon–Thurs, 12–3PM: Sack lunches
St. Vincent DePaul
📍 1306 Monroe Ave | Tues–Sun, 10–11AM
Meals to-go
White Station Church of Christ
📍 1106 Colonial Rd | Mon–Fri, 9AM–4PM
One box per family every other month
Need Help Finding Food Fast?
Call 211 to get connected to local food programs in your area.
Want to Help?
If you’re looking to give back, many of these organizations welcome donations and volunteers. Visit their websites or call directly to see how you can contribute.
What did we miss?
There are lots of food assistance programs in Memphis, and it’s possible we missed some!
