Free Food in Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis is Indiana's capital and largest city, a place where business, culture, and community service intersect. The city has built robust networks of support across all neighborhoods.
Everyone needs a hand sometimes, and that is where this network comes in. All 36 resources listed here are free to access, with no cost and no referral needed.
What's available in Indianapolis
- Blessing Box: 13
- Food Bank: 11
- Food Pantry: 10
- Church-based Program: 3
- Meal Program: 2
Resources in Indianapolis
36 results
First Baptist Church Food Pantry
8600 N College Ave
Food Bank
United Way of Central Indiana
2955 N Meridian St, Ste 300
Food Bank
211 Indiana
Statewide Service (No Physical Location)
Food Bank
211 Indiana
402 West Washington Street
Food Bank
Amber Woods Apartments Community Food Box
10119 John Marshall DriveIndianapolis, IN
Blessing Box
Athens Little Free Pantry
South Scioto Street
Blessing Box
Bear's Pantry
6012 N Park
Food Pantry
Cathedral Kitchen
1347 N Meridian St
Food Bank
Community Compass
3737 Waldemere Ave #200
Food Bank
Community Fridge / Blessing Box
201 Ohio Street
Food Pantry
Covenant Cooperative Ministry (Covenant Cooperative Outreach)
701 N Denby Dr
Food Bank
Double R Ranch
7250 East 10th Street
Blessing Box
Emerson Ave. Church Community Food Box
310 South Emerson Avenue
Blessing Box
Food Rescue Programs (General)
1121 Southeastern Ave
Food Bank
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana
3737 Waldemere Ave.
Food Bank
Gleaners Mobile Pantry
3737 Waldemere Ave
Food Pantry
IPS School 91
5111 Evanston Ave
Food Pantry
IPS school #87 Community Food Box
2411 Indianapolis Avenue
Blessing Box
Indiana SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
402 W. Washington St., Room W363
Food Bank
Indiana Summer Food Service Program
100 N Senate Ave, 9th Floor
Meal Program
Ivy Tech Community Food Box
West 26th Street and North Capitol Avenue
Blessing Box
Jerusalem Temple Apostolic Church
2125 E 54th St
Blessing Box
Little Free Pantry
2492 Black Rock Circle
Food Pantry
Little Free Pantry - Gettysburg WayIndianapolis
1361 Gettysburg Way
Food Pantry
Little Free Pantry - Street Indianapolis
3107 E
Food Pantry
MLK Center Community Food Box
40 West 40th Street
Blessing Box
Masjid Al-Fajr Food Pantry
2846 Cold Spring Rd
Food PantryChurch-based Program
New Beginnings Fellowship
2125 N German Church Rd
Food Bank
Otterbein & Mills
4164 Otterbein Ave
Blessing Box
Praise and Worship Church Community Food Box
331 East 10th Street
Blessing Box
Rock of Faith Church Community Food Box
3901 Trilbey Drive
Blessing Box
St. Vincent de Paul - Indianapolis
3001 North Meridian Street
Food PantryChurch-based Program
Summer Meal Programs
100 N. Senate Ave
Meal Program
The Salvation Army - Indianapolis Food Pantry
1502 North Delaware Street
Food PantryChurch-based Program
Union Chapel Indy and Girl Scout Troop 1700
E 86th St & Haverstick Rd, Union Chapel UMC
Blessing Box
Woodside Free Pantry
7353 Woodside Dr
Blessing Box
Common questions about free food in Indianapolis
Where can I get free food in Indianapolis?
Indianapolis has 36 resources including summer meal programs, food pantries, blessing boxes, food banks, and church-based assistance.
Do I need to qualify or bring ID?
Most resources welcome anyone without proof of income.
Is the food really free?
Yes, free with no referral needed.
What if I need food outside of regular hours?
Indianapolis has community fridges available throughout the day in various neighborhoods—use the map to find the closest one.