Food pantries provide groceries to take home, and meal sites serve free meals on site. Requirements vary by location, so please check each listing before you go.
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Crosslines operates a client-choice emergency food pantry with case management support. It also distributes monthly USDA food, senior food boxes, and homebound grocery deliveries for eligible seniors.
Who can use it: Open to Greene County residents who meet USDA income guidelines; households may shop the pantry up to six times per year.
- Client-choice food pantry
- Monthly USDA food
- Senior food boxes (age 60 and older)
- Homebound grocery delivery for seniors
- Case management
- Diapers
- Hours
| Monday and Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. |
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| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m., 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
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| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. |
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| Friday | 9:00 a.m. – noon |
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| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
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The pantry is also open Wednesday evenings from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bring Social Security identification for every household member and a piece of mail dated within the last 30 days to each visit.
Information confirmed on the organization’s official website on October 29, 2026.
The Salvation Army's food pantry provides shelf-stable groceries, bread, cereal, meat, and other household necessities.
Who can use it: Open to Greene and Christian County residents who bring a valid photo ID and a recent piece of mail.
- Food pantry
- Household necessities
- Hours
| Monday and Tuesday | Closed |
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| Wednesday | 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
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| Thursday–Sunday | Closed |
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Enter through the maroon double doors on the northwest side of the building. The pantry is closed on Nov. 25 (morning only), Dec. 16, Dec. 24, and Dec. 31, 2026.
Information confirmed on the organization’s official website on October 29, 2026.
The Salvation Army serves a free weekday lunch and hosts a social hour for older adults at its Community Center.
Who can use it: Open to adults age 50 and older; an application is required.
- Free weekday lunch
- Senior social hour
- Weekend food bags for registered participants
- Hours
| Monday–Friday | noon – 1:00 p.m. |
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| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
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Guests must arrive by 12:30 p.m. A social hour is held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Registered participants receive weekend food bags on Fridays.
Information confirmed on the organization’s official website on October 29, 2026.
The Salvation Army serves a free hot lunch at its Harbor House to anyone who is hungry.
Who can use it: Open to anyone who is hungry.
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| Every day | noon – 1:00 p.m. |
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Lunch is served daily from noon to 1:00 p.m.; please call to confirm weekend service. A community Christmas lunch is served here at noon on Dec. 25, 2026.
Information confirmed on the organization’s official website on October 29, 2026.
Victory Mission hosts a free monthly lunch for older adults that includes Bible study, games, prizes, and help finding resources.
Who can use it: Open to adults age 60 and older in the Springfield area.
- Monthly senior lunch
- Fellowship and games
- Resource connections
- Hours
Lunch is served at 11:00 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month.
Information confirmed on the organization’s official website on October 29, 2026.
St. Joseph Catholic Church operates a weekly food pantry with support from Ozarks Food Harvest.
Who can use it: Visitors should bring two forms of identification and a piece of mail showing their current address.
- Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
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| Wednesday–Sunday | Closed |
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The parish office is located at 1115 N. Campbell Ave.
Information confirmed on the organization’s official website on October 29, 2026.
Parkview Christian Church operates a weekly food pantry ministry.
- Hours
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. – noon |
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| Tuesday–Sunday | Closed |
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Please call the church to ask about eligibility and what to bring before your first visit.
Information confirmed on the organization’s official website on October 29, 2026.
Flourish Crisis Food Pantry
Flourish CDC
Flourish CDC's crisis food pantry provides groceries and connections to community resources for individuals and families who have recently faced a financial hardship.
Who can use it: For people who have recently experienced a financial hardship; bring a valid government-issued photo ID, proof of residence, and a Social Security card for anyone under 18.
- Emergency groceries
- Community resource referrals
- Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday and Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
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| Thursday–Sunday | Closed |
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The pantry is located in the Schweitzer Church Student Center. The Flourish CDC office at 2363 W. Division St. is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Information confirmed on the organization’s official website on October 29, 2026.
GLO Food Pantry
The GLO Center
The GLO Center's food pantry provides food and other essential items to LGBTQIA+ individuals and families in a safe and affirming setting.
Who can use it: For self-identified LGBTQ+ residents of Southwest Missouri with household income at or below 300 percent of federal poverty guidelines; an initial consultation is required before the first pickup.
- Food pantry
- Resource navigation and case management
- Bus passes
- Translation services, including American Sign Language
- Hours
| Monday and Tuesday | Closed |
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| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. – noon |
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| Thursday–Sunday | Closed |
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Approved clients may pick up food twice a month, once before and once after the 15th. The pantry is closed on holidays. Bring income verification for all household members, proof of age, and a piece of mail dated within the last 30 days.
Information confirmed on the organization’s official website on October 29, 2026.
Springfield Dream Center
Springfield Dream Center
The Springfield Dream Center offers a free monthly community meal, senior food boxes, diaper distribution, and programs that help families build stability.
Who can use it: Programs are free; senior food boxes are for adults 60 and older who meet income guidelines, and diaper distribution requires a photo ID.
- Monthly community meal
- Senior food boxes (waiting list)
- Diaper distribution
- After-school program
- Parenting support
- Hours
| Monday–Friday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
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| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
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These are office hours. A free hot meal is served at Community Night on the first Tuesday of each month from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Applications for the senior food box waiting list are taken in person Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to noon.
Information confirmed on the organization’s official website on October 29, 2026.