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Free food pantries Vanderburgh County | Food banks Evansville

Updated October 21, 2025 • 6 min read • 1,204 words
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Free food pantries, groceries and meals Vanderburgh County.

Locate free food banks, soup kitchens and pantries in Vanderburgh County. Charities and churches pass out boxes of groceries, personal toiletries and more. The distribution centers that are open today will try not to turn anyone away, however their resources are limited. Find a free food pantry near you in Vanderburgh County and Evansville IN. The leading pantries and non-profits in the region are below. There are also Meals on Wheels home deliveries for seniors or the disabled as well as free pet food banks in Vanderburgh County. All these charities give out groceries, items such as Ensure or baby formula, produce, and other goods to low-income families or people with no money. Some of what may be provided by the pantries near you can include free boxes of food. They may contain canned goods, fruits, vegetables, perishable goods, and more. Staff can also usually direct clients to government and public assistance programs such as SNAP (Food Assistance) or WIC. Hundreds of people across Vanderburgh County tend to turn to these churches, non-profit pantries, and other centers every month. Look here for FSSA food assistance in Indiana .

Evansville IN area places for free food boxes

Bread of Life Ministry

13188 Spurgeon Road Lynnville Indiana, 47619 Telephone number is (812) 922-5339 The non-profit runs both a food pantry and clothing bank, which may provide free winter attire and hygiene supplies. They also work with other non-profit distribution centers. Diapers, baby formula, and other goods may be offered too.

Evansville Christian Life Center

509 South Kentucky Ave

Evansville IN, 47714 (812) 423-9222 The food pantry may pass out toiletries, canned goods, bread and frozen items. A few days of food may be offered.

Grace Baptist Church

Address is 1200 North Garvin Street Evansville IN, 47711 Call (812) 428-0970 for hours. The pantry limits how many people, seniors, and families are served every day.

Aids Resource Group

201 NW 4th Street, Suite B7 Evansville IN, 47708-1355 Telephone (812) 421-0059 Food and basic needs are offered to AIDs clients and their immediate family members that qualify. The use of the pantry is limited only to Aids Resource Group clients.

Saint Mary Catholic Church

613 Cherry Street Evansville Indiana, 47713 Telephone - (812) 425-1577 Serves groceries as a last resort to those that need help. There are also free holiday meals, including at Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving.

Patchwork Central

The pantry is located at 100 Washington Ave Evansville IN, 47713-1521 Call (812) 424-2735 for information. You need a referral as well.

Saint Matthew's United Church of Christ

3007 First Ave Evansville IN, 47710 (812) 422-8023

Central United Methodist Church

Primary location - 300 Mary Street Evansville IN, 47710 Dial the center at (812) 424-3574 An emergency food pantry help Vanderburgh County families living in poverty. Groceries, milk, dairy, and canned items, such as rice, may be provided.

Salvation Army of Vanderburgh County

The charity has an emergency, year round food pantry and soup kitchen. There are canned groceries, dairy items, fruits or vegetables and hygiene supplies too like soap or detergent. The charity also has free Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets (or meals) in Vanderburgh County too for seniors and the low income. More on

Salvation Army Vanderburgh County programs

. YWCA Main address is 118 Vine St Evansville IN, 47708 Telephone number is (812) 422-1191 Clients and applicants need a referral from the Rescue Mission, Catholic Charities, Outreach Ministries, or Community Action Program of Evansville. The pantry will pass out groceries and more. Senior citizens and the disabled may also receive hot meals too. Children can also receive snacks as part of the Summer Food Service Program, or parents can apply for free school lunches from the USDA.

Life in Abundance Church

The main address is 2323 South Walnut Lane Evansville Indiana, 47714 Telephone number is (812) 479-1970 Clothing, holiday meals, blankets, and more may be passed out by the church and its volunteers. The homeless may be supported too.

The River at Evansville

Main address is 1138 East Blackford Evansville IN, 47714 (812) 422-8102 Residents across of Vanderburgh County can turn to this food bank. Groceries and more is offered.

Simpson United Methodist Church

2201 West Illinois St

Evansville IN, 47712 Dial (812) 423-7636

North Park Baptist Church

Address is 5015 First Avenue

Evansville IN

For hours, call 812-424-0717 Whether it is a meal, or maybe infant formula for a new, single mom, assistance is available.

Salem's Sharing Basket

11325 E Old Lower Mt Vernon Rd

Evansville IN

Phone - 812-985-2542

  • food pantry and soup kitchen are on site. Fruits, soup, and more is provided to low income families in Vanderburgh County.

Bethesda Ministries

Address - 1820 Strington

Evansville Indiana

Main phone - 812-424-2747

Catalyst Church

3232 W Clarmont

Evansville Indiana

812-760-5950 The charity is part of Feeding America. Volunteers collect items from the community and provide free food to the needy. There may also be clothing collections held, referrals, and hot meals.

St John's United Methodist Church

1900 N Fulton

Evansville IN

812-479-1709

The Assembly

The pantry is only open the last Wednesday of the month from 4330 N Burkhardt, Evansville, Indiana. Dial 812-473-4673

Matthew 25 Aids Services

452 Old Corydon Rd

(270) 826-0200 The food pantry services are offered to the low income and struggling in Evansville at the Bell Tower Clinic.

Saint Paul Lutheran Church

100 East Michigan Evansville IN, 47711 Call the center at (812) 422-5414 Free food is combined with personal hygiene items. There is also a soup kitchen, that not only feeds the homeless but may serve Christmas meals.

Lord's Church of Prayer

Main address - 6944 Boyer Dr Newburgh IN, 47629 Food bank number is (812) 842-0930

Zion Missionary Baptist Church

1800 South Governor Evansville Indiana, 47713 Main number is (812) 423-1963 Fresh fruits, canned goods, vegetables, and more may be offered. Students and children can receive assistance as well.

Adam's Pantry

Location is 314 South East Riverside Drive

Evansville IN, 47708 (812) 499-8422 Not only is there a pantry, but senior citizens may request a home delivered meal.

Oak Hill Baptist Church

4615 Oak Hill Rd

Evansville Indiana, 47711 Dial (812) 476-3450

  • food pantry supplies a three to four day supply of groceries. Items provided may include fresh and frozen items.

Additional free food programs near you in Vanderburgh County

For additional locations of soup kitchens and pantries, call 812-425-0775. Or callers can learn about other food assistance programs, such as Meals on Wheels or food stamps (SNAP) application sites in Vanderburgh County.