Free Food in Waycross, GA
Waycross is a close-knit community in South Georgia where the timber industry and agricultural heritage run deep. The city's people have long supported each other through shared values and neighborly bonds.
Still, everyone needs a hand sometimes. About 34% of Waycross residents live below the poverty line and can struggle to put food on the table — that is where this network comes in. All 61 resources listed here are free to access, with no cost and no referral needed.
View Waycross resources on the map · Poverty figure: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-Year Estimates
What's available in Waycross
- Food Pantry: 24
- Meal Program: 17
- Summer Feeding: 16
- Food Bank: 3
- Pet Food Pantry: 1
- Senior Program: 1
- WIC Office: 1
Resources in Waycross
61 results
Ware Co. Middle School
2001 Alice St
Meal Program
Ware County DFCS
1200 Plant Ave
Food Bank
Ware County Health Department WIC Office
604 Riverside Dr
WIC Office
Ware County School Nutrition Program
1300 Bailey St
Food Bank
Ware Manor Apartments Non-Con
500 Walnut Avenue
Summer Feeding
Ware Manor Apartments Summer Meal Program
500 Walnut Ave
Meal Program
Way of the Cross E.P.C.
512 Lee Ave
Food Pantry
Waycross First Methodist Church
410 Williams St.
Summer Feeding
Waycross Holiness Baptist Church
110 E Blackshear Ave
Food Pantry
Waycross House of Hope
109 Thomas St
Food Pantry
Waycross-Ware County Public Library Summer Meal Program
401 Lee Ave
Meal Program
Common questions about free food in Waycross
Where can I get free food in Waycross?
61 locations in Waycross offer food pantries, meal programs, summer feeding, food banks, and senior nutrition assistance.
Do I need to qualify or bring ID?
Most places welcome anyone without proof of income, though some senior programs do have eligibility requirements. A quick call confirms what works for you.
Is the food really free?
Yes, everything is free with no referral needed.