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Free food pantries Jefferson County | Food banks Pine Bluff

Updated October 21, 2025 • 5 min read • 909 words
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Food banks and pantries in Jefferson County Arkansas

Many of the free food pantries in Jefferson County Arkansas are run by churches. This also means that they rely both on volunteers from the community as well as donations to help them feed the working poor and hungry in the community. Groceries, meals, clothing, and applications to SNAP food stamps or baby formula from WIC are available from the locations below. Or get referrals. When it comes to a bag of groceries, this is usually provided at a low cost or for free. The contents may be everything from perishable food to household supplies, such as cleaning products and more. The Jefferson County food banks also try to offer special programs such as a free Christmas, Easter, or Thanksgiving meal or food basket. If you or your family are struggling to determine how to provide your next meal to your family, call a charity below for intake.

Places for free food and groceries in Jefferson County AR

Breath Of Life Christian Academy - Church

1313 South Pine Street

Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601 (870) 541-0341

Christian Baptist Church

Address is 1016 Highway 104 Pine Bluff, AR 71601 (870) 247-0031 The church has a food pantry for less fortunate Jefferson County families. Everything from groceries to a box food or Christmas meals may be served.

Delta Network

Main address: 2512 East Harding Street Pine Bluff, AR 71601 For service from the food bank, call (870) 804-6253

East Side Baptist Church

Food pantry and soup kitchen address is 1605 Wisconsin Street Pine Bluff, AR 71601 (870) 536-0990 Programs range from a clothing closet to food pantry as well as low cost thrift store.

First Trinity Church Of God In Christ

302 South Juniper Street

Pine Bluff, AR 71601 Dial (870) 541-0054 for hours. Soup, cereal, rice, and non-perishable food may be passed out by volunteers.

Harvest House

200 West Harding Street

Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601

Hosanna Christian Church And Ministries

Address: 2512 Harding Street Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601 Dial (870) 535-8994 Churches in Jefferson County partner together to feed the hungry. Clients of the emergency food pantry range from children to the elderly.

House Of Bread

500 South Main Street

Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601 (870) 872-2196 They have an emergency intake line. Hot meals, fresh fruits, vegetables, and other resources are provided.

Neighbor To Neighbor

Main address is 1419 Pine Street Pine Bluff, AR 71611 (870) 534-2883 The charity has a food pantry, shelter, and clothing closet. Everything from Christmas meals to summer snacks for low income students are offered.

New Bethel #1 Outreach Ministry

1320 North Magnolia Street

Pine Bluff, AR 71601 Call (870) 536-4066

New Morning Star Baptist Church

1026 Missouri Street Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601 Main phone - (870) 535-6183

Old Morning Star Church

Address: 3116 Port Road Pine Bluff, AR 71601 Telephone number - (870) 534-1413 Free food, groceries, dairy items, and more is offered. Clients tend to be working poor or underemployed.

Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church

1801 South Indiana Street

Pine Bluff, AR 71601 (870) 535-3056 Volunteers serve meals to the low income and homeless in Jefferson County. Or get referrals to shelter or government food stamps and other aid.

Share A Prayer And A Word Church

PO Box 6096 Pine Bluff, AR 71611 For hours, call (870) 535-7729

The Salvation Army - Pine Bluff Center

Main address: 501 East 12th Avenue Pine Bluff, AR 71611 Phone: (870) 534-0504 The non-profit may have grants for certain bills or living costs. Other resources range from the thrift store and food pantry to Christmas meals or gifts from Adopt a Family. Learn more on Arkansas Salvation Army emergency programs .

Upper Room Christian Church

Address is 1100 South Cypress Street Pine Bluff, AR 71611 Phone - (870) 850-0348

Wheeler Chapel Missionary Church

Main address - 3519 Wheeler Chapel Road Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601 Dial (870) 692-7266 for Intake to this Jefferson County food pantry.

World For Christ Church

Location - 510 Rhinehart Road Pine Bluff, AR 71601 Main phone number of the pantry is (870) 535-9322

Redfield United Methodist Church - Care And Share

210 River Road Redfield, Arkansas 72132 (501) 397-5165 The Care and share program may help with everything from food to funds for electric bills or vouchers for medications.

River Road Baptist Church

Location is 723 River Road Redfield, Arkansas 72132 (501) 397-2976 The pantry may have Canned Fruits or Meats, baby formula for new moms, and other support.

More free food programs in Jefferson County

For more details or referrals, residents can dial 501-565-8121, which is the

AR Feeding America Food Bank

. Some of the other programs include surplus USDA Commodities, the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), summer meals, and more.