Weekend Food Help

Finding food assistance on Saturday & Sunday

Today is Saturday

It's the Weekend

Many food banks have limited hours or are closed on weekends. But don't worry - help is still available. Use the options below to find food today.

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Call 211

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National Hunger Hotline

1-866-3-HUNGRY

Find weekend food resources in your area

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Alternative Weekend Food Options

If food banks are closed, try these options that often operate on weekends:

Church Meal Programs

Many churches serve free meals after Sunday services. Some also have Saturday programs.

  • Sunday breakfast/brunch - After morning service (10am-12pm)
  • Community dinners - Saturday evenings (5-7pm)
  • No attendance required - Most welcome anyone who needs food

Tip: Call local churches Friday to ask about weekend meal programs

Soup Kitchens

Many soup kitchens operate 7 days a week, including weekends.

  • Daily hot meals - Usually lunch and/or dinner
  • Walk-in welcome - No appointment needed
  • Serve on holidays - Even when everything else is closed
Call 211 for Locations
Emergency Shelters

Homeless shelters often serve meals on weekends, and you don't have to stay overnight.

  • Weekend meals available - Many serve 3 meals daily
  • Ask about "community meals" - Open to non-residents
  • Usually no ID required - Just show up at meal time
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Community Centers

Some community centers run weekend food programs, especially in low-income areas.

  • Saturday breakfast programs - Often for families with kids
  • Community meals - Weekend lunch or dinner
  • Food distribution - Some have weekend pantry hours

Tip: Check recreation centers, YMCAs, and Boys & Girls Clubs

Faith-Based Resources (Often Open Weekends)

Sikh Temples (Gurdwaras)

Langar (Free Community Kitchen) - Free meals served daily, including weekends

  • Open to everyone, regardless of religion
  • No questions asked, no requirements
  • Usually serve lunch and dinner daily
  • All food is vegetarian

How to find: Search "Sikh temple near me" or "Gurdwara near me"

Hare Krishna Temples

Free Vegetarian Meals - Many temples serve free meals on weekends

  • Sunday "feast" programs common
  • Open to all people
  • No religious participation required
  • Free, nutritious vegetarian food

How to find: Search "ISKCON temple near me" or "Hare Krishna temple"

Catholic Churches

St. Vincent de Paul - Catholic charity with emergency food assistance

  • Many parishes have weekend hours
  • Emergency food assistance available
  • Help available to anyone in need
  • Some offer take-home groceries

Tip: Call local Catholic churches to ask about SVdP assistance

Salvation Army

Weekend Services - Many locations open 7 days a week

  • Hot meals often available weekends
  • Emergency food boxes
  • Some locations have Sunday services with meals
  • No ID or paperwork required for meals
1-800-SAL-ARMY

If Nothing Is Open This Weekend

Immediate Options:
  1. Call 211 - They can find weekend resources in your area
  2. Visit a hospital ER - Ask about emergency food resources
  3. Police stations - Can direct you to weekend help
  4. Fire stations - Some keep emergency food supplies
Community Support:
  1. Post on local Facebook groups - Community often helps quickly
  2. Nextdoor app - Ask neighbors for weekend help
  3. Buy Nothing groups - Community food sharing
  4. Local churches - Call and explain your need
Pro Tip for Next Weekend

Visit a food bank on Friday to get food for the weekend. Tell them you need extra because food banks are closed on weekends. Most will give you additional food to last through Sunday.

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