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Free food pantries Daviess County and Owensboro

Updated October 21, 2025 • 6 min read • 1,112 words
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Free food banks and pantries Daviess County and Owensboro.

There are dozens of free food banks, pantries, and soup kitchens in Daviess County Kentucky. Find charities, churches, and government programs that help feed low income families, children, the elderly, disabled and others. Food pantries near may provide non-perishable canned groceries or fresh food, such as meat, dairy, or produce. Or find places like soup kitchens that give free hot meals, including at Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter. The free, emergency food pantries and soup kitchens are usually located at churches or charities. There is also a referral number at the bottom of the page for other food assistance programs . However the government Social Service office in Owensboro can also provide applications to SNAP food stamps, school meals or WIC vouchers. Case workers try to direct qualified low income or households living in poverty to public food assistance benefits in KY . Call a pantry in advance for hours and resources, however each Daviess County food banks will do their best to not turn anyone away.

Bellevue Baptist

Food pantry address is 4950 St Hwy 56 Owensboro, KY 42301 270-685-5103 Based on donations, get Canned Beans, Cereal (Hot & Cold), Juice, Peanut butter, Jelly, Bread, Soup and more.

Buena Vista Church

Main address is 119 W 24th St. Owensboro, Kentucky 42303 270-683-6234 Get help such as fresh produce, meat, dairy, bread and more. Canned groceries and summer snacks for kids as well as holiday meals too.

Christ Community Church

1320 Center Rd. Owensboro, KY 4230 270-686-6327 The faith based charity has a free food pantry and soup kitchen. Holiday meals, including Thanksgiving turkey dinners or Christmas baskets, are on site. There may also be personal hygiene items in Daviess County, such as detergent, soap, feminine products and other goods.

Church Alive

Address is 325 Carter Rd. Owensboro, KY 42301 Main number is 270-683-4200

Daniel Pitino Shelter

Main address is 501 Walnut St.

Owensboro KY

270-688-9000

  • homeless shelter and free food pantry. The homeless in Daviess County can get free hot meals or other support, such as a blanket or basic medical care.

Life Community Church

1100 Breckenridge

Owensboro KY

Main address is 270-478-5582 Help Office of Owensboro, Inc Main address is 1316 W 4th St

Owensboro KY

Main phone - 270-685-4971

  • multi-faceted human resource agency. Learn about public aid, Commodity Supplemental Food Program, SNAP, housing and more. There is also a free emergency food pantry for qualified low income and working poor households.

Crossroads Community Services

1631 Breckenridge St. Owensboro, KY 42303 Phone - 270-240-2773 The regional community action agency. They offer grants to help with bills, applications to SNAP food stamps, employment programs and more. Or apply for federal USDA programs such as The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP),

Eaton Memorial Baptist Church

1225 W 4th St. Owensboro, Kentucky 42301 Main number is 270-685-4971

First Christian Church

The location is 701 Jr Miller Owensboro, Kentucky 42303 270-684-8879

Hall Street Baptist

Location is 1102 Hall St. Owensboro, Kentucky 42303 For hours of the food bank, call 270-683-1303. Or dial to volunteer.

Lewis Lane Baptist

2600 Lewis Lane Owensboro, KY 42301 Telephone number is 270-684-4266

Munday Center

1650 W 2nd St. Owensboro, KY 42301 270-684-4640

New Life Church Food Pantry

400 Crabtree Ave. Owensboro, Kentucky 42301 270-683-5626

Owensboro Christian Church

2818 New Hartford Rd. Owensboro, KY 42301 For hours of free food or meal distribution, call 270-683-2706

Pleasant Valley Church

800 Pleasant Valley Rd. Owensboro, KY 42303 270-926-2888

The Salvation Army – Owensboro and Daviess County

Social service center is at 235 S. Ewing Rd. Owensboro, KY 42301 (270) 685-5576

  • leading social service organization. There is emergency financial help, free food pantries, winter clothes, and Thanksgiving or Christmas food and gifts. Homeless shelters, case management, and a soup kitchen for hot meals (or frozen food) is also in Daviess County. Thanksgiving turkey dinners, hygiene supplies and more is available as well. More on

Salvation Army assistance in Daviess County .

Senior Community Center of Owensboro-Daviess County

1650 W 2nd St. Owensboro, KY 42301 Main phone - 270-687-4640 They offer assistance programs to the elderly and disabled. Everything from Meals on Wheels in Daviess County to field trips, Medicare enrollment, and congregate meals. They also offer healthy nutritional supplements such as Ensure and cooking classes.

Southside Fellowship

Main address is 2804 Veach Rd. Owensboro, Kentucky 42303 Phone - 270-683-6804 Groceries, food, hygiene goods and more items are offered. Sts. Joseph and Paul Catholic Church 809 E 4th St. Owensboro, KY 42303 Phone number is 270-683-5641 St. Stephen Cathedral 610 Locust St. Owensboro, KY 42301 Main phone is 270-683-6525 Society of Saint Vincent de Paul There are multiple volunteer run parishes that have free food banks or soup kitchens. They may also give clothes or furniture. Immigrants, the poor, jobless and single moms (among others) can get help. Get canned groceries, personal toiletries, laundry detergent, bread, and more. St. Vincent DePaul, 200 E 18th St., Owensboro, Kentucky 42303. Call 270-683-1747 St. Vincent DePaul also has a church at 200 E Wing Rd., Owensboro, KY 42303. Phone 270-683-1747

Third Baptist Church

526 Allen St. Owensboro, Kentucky 42303 270-683-0269

Unity Fellowship

Location is 625 Allen St. Owensboro, KY 42301 Main number is 270-683-3811

Walnut Memorial Helping Hands Kitchen

519 W Byers Ave. Owensboro, KY 42303 Call 270-684-7234 This is a free soup kitchen for hot meals.

Yellow Creek Baptist

  • food pantry and soup kitchen is at 5741 Hwy 144

Owensboro, Kentucky 42303 270-281-4118 Free food and grocery boxes may have meat (frozen or canned), Tomato sauce, Rice, vegetables (fresh or canned), starches, spaghetti and sauce, milk, beans, snacks, and more. There are also personal hygiene items like detergent, soap, napkins and more.

Zion United Church

625 Allen St. Owensboro, Kentucky Main number is 270-683-3811

Find other free food, meals, and hunger prevention near you in Daviess County

There are other places that families or individuals can go to for free food near them. Pantries, government assistance programs such as SNAP food stamps, paper products including toilet paper or household supplies can be provided. Call 812.425.0775 for details. By