Free Food in Lawrence, KS
Located in eastern Kansas, Lawrence is a vibrant community known for its college presence and active neighborhoods. The area has a strong cultural and civic engagement.
Still, everyone needs a hand sometimes. About 19% of Lawrence residents live below the poverty line and can struggle to put food on the table — that is where this network comes in. All 21 resources listed here are free to access, with no cost and no referral needed.
View Lawrence resources on the map · Poverty figure: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-Year Estimates
What's available in Lawrence
- Food Pantry: 9
- Food Bank: 5
- Community Garden: 2
- Meal Program: 2
- Summer Feeding: 1
- College Food Pantry: 1
- WIC Office: 1
- Farmers Market: 1
- Pet Food Pantry: 1
- Senior Program: 1
Resources in Lawrence
21 results
Ballard Community Center Food Pantry
708 Elm St
Food Pantry
Care Cupboard at Heartland
1312 W 6th St
Food Pantry
Community Orchard - Lawrence
515 Nigel Dr
Community Garden
DCF Lawrence Office
1901 Delaware St
Food Bank
Eckan Inc.
1012 Massachusetts Street
Food Pantry
Just Food
1000 E 11th St
Food Pantry
LFK Eats Community Fridge
1035 Mass St
Food Bank
Lawrence Farmers Market
824 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, 66044.0
Community GardenFarmers Market
Lawrence Humane Society - Crisis Pet Retention (CPR) Fund
1805 E 19th St
Food BankPet Food Pantry
Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen
1000 Kentucky St
Food Bank
Lawrence Public Schools Summer Meals Program
Various sites, Lawrence, 66044.0
Meal Program
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health WIC
200 Maine St
WIC Office
Meals on Wheels of Lawrence
200 Maine St
Food BankSenior Program
Penn House
1035 Pennsylvania St
Food Pantry
Salvation Army
946 New Hampshire St
Food Pantry
Sunrise Project
1501 Learnard Ave
Food Pantry
The Salvation Army - Thrift Store & Donation Center
1800 East 23rd Street
Food Pantry
Trinity Lutheran Church
1245 New Hampshire St
Food Pantry
United Way Brainfood Program
37522 North A Street
Meal Program
University of Kansas - Food Pantry
College Food Pantry
Youth Sports Complex
4911 W 27th St.
Summer Feeding
Common questions about free food in Lawrence
Where can I get free food in Lawrence?
Lawrence has 21 resources: food pantries, food banks, meal programs, community gardens, and college programs.
Do I need to qualify or bring ID?
Most are open to anyone with no proof of income, though some college programs may have student status requirements. Calling to learn more is helpful.
Is the food really free?
Yes, all listed resources are free to access with no referral needed.