Everyone needs a little help now and then, and our wonderful city sure knows how to provide. The agencies listed below offer healthy groceries to those in need. Yes, that means you can receive fresh produce, dairy, and meat along with your basic pantry staples! And most of these organizations provide so many resources beyond groceries, such as clothing, health care, baby supplies, and more.
This list is not everything the Metro has to offer. Because many of the facilities require you to live within a specific zip code for assistance, a great place to start would be the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, where you can input your location to find help closest to you.
It’s truly incredible to see dozens of charities devoted to helping those in our community. Many of these places run solely on donations, so if you’re ever in a season of giving, consider paying it forward and spreading the attitude of generosity throughout Oklahoma City!
For the Family
BritVil Community Food Pantry
https://www.britvilfoodpantry.com
Serves the following zip codes: 73105, 73120, 73131, and 73114.
May receive assistance every 30 days. Requires photo ID and proof of address. Volunteers will bring food to your car!
Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Community Action Agency of OKC
https://www.caaofokc.org/services/community-services/emergency-needs/
Has two food pantry locations serving the OKC Metro.
Southwest Office: Open the 2nd Thursday every month 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Southwest Office: Open the 3rd Thursday every month from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Community Market of Pottawatomie County
https://ourcommunitymarket.org
Serves Pottawatomie, Seminole, and Southern Lincoln counties. Must fall below a certain income (see income guidelines on website). Requires valid ID and mailed utility bill with current address. May receive services once per month.
Monday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday: Seniors only (60+) 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
3rd Saturday of the month: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cross and Crown Mission
https://crossandcrownmission.com/ministries/
Requires ID for everyone in household. May get assistance once every 2 weeks. No zip code restrictions.
Monday-Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Eastern Oklahoma County Resource Center
https://www.eocrc.org
Serves Choctaw, Nicoma Park, Harrah, Luther, Jones, and McLoud. The only rule of this facility: treat those serving with kindness and respect!
Tuesday and Thursday: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Food and Shelter, Inc.
https://www.foodandshelterinc.org/about-food-and-shelter
Serves Norman, Noble, Lexington, Slaughterville, Little Axe, and McClain counties. Requires proof of residency.
Tuesday & Wednesday: 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thursday & Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Jesus House
https://jesushouseokc.org/our-programs/
Must arrive in a vehicle to receive a food basket. Because it’s first-come, first-served, many people arrive as early as 7:00 a.m. to get in line.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. until they run out
Manna Pantry
https://www.togetherwecenter.com/mannapantry/
Serves the Yukon/Canadian County area. Requires photo ID and proof of residency. You receive a pager upon arrival, get checked in, then shop with an assistant and have your groceries loaded into your car.
Monday: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Thursday: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Mission 405 Food Pantry (Exchange Food Pantry)
http://exchangeokc.org/ministries/food-pantry
Offered once a month, given out on a first-come, first-served basis. Photo ID preferred.
3rd Monday of every month: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Moore Food and Resource Center
https://www.cityofmoore.com/community-resources/moore-food-resource-center
Serves south OKC, Moore, and Norman. Requires photo ID. May receive services once every 30 days. Shop for your own groceries!
Monday: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday-Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Piedmont Service Center
http://piedmontservicecenter.org
Serves Piedmont and the immediate surrounding areas. Appointments preferred.
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Project 66 Food Resource Center
https://www.project66.org/with-groceries
Serves Edmond, Arcadia, Luther, and Jones residents once per month. Requires photo ID and proof of address. Choose your own groceries!
Monday: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
https://www.regionalfoodbank.org/about-us/our-programs/food-for-communities/frc/
Serves the following zip codes: 73026, 73065, 73069, 73071, 73072, 73109, 73119, 73129, 73135, 73139, 73145, 73149, 73150, 73159, 73160, 73165, 73169, 73170, 73173, 73179.
This food bank partners with many of the pantries listed below. Visit their website to input your location and find the pantries closest to you!
Monday: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday-Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
3rd Saturday of the month: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Samaritan House
https://www.stjohn-catholic.org/samaritan-house
Believes food is an essential need for everyone, especially families, so serves most individuals within the Metro.
Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Skyline
https://www.okcskyline.org/frc
May receive assistance every 30 days. Requires photo ID for yourself every visit and identification for each member of your household for your first visit. Choose your own groceries! Has a mobile pantry that visits different parts of OKC—check their calendar online to see where it will be next.
Monday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
3rd Saturday of the month: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Urban Mission
https://urbanmissionokc.org/588-2
Can complete intake paperwork online or in person. Utilizes a drive-thru system to get your groceries into your car.
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
For the Babies
Infant Crisis Services
https://www.infantcrisis.org
This program provides you with baby formula and/or toddler food up to four times a year, with at least one week between each visit. Ages birth through fourth birthday. Appointments preferred.
Oklahoma Mothers’ Milk Bank
https://okmilkbank.org
Apply online to donate or receive human breastmilk through this amazing program. Tailored more for babies with medical concerns, but open to everyone!
For Your Furry Friends
Peppy’s Pantry
https://peppyspantry.com
Fill out an application online to receive assistance for free dog and/or cat food. They even offer delivery services!
