Free Food in Ava, MO
Ava is a small Ozark town where community spirit runs strong. Neighbors have created accessible systems to help one another thrive.
Everyone needs a hand sometimes, and that is where this network comes in. All 10 resources listed here are free to access, with no cost and no referral needed.
What's available in Ava
- Food Pantry: 3
- Summer Feeding: 3
- Food Bank: 2
- Senior Program: 1
- Community Garden: 1
- WIC Office: 1
- Farmers Market: 1
- Pet Food Pantry: 1
Resources in Ava
10 resultsAva Elementary Cafeteria
304 East Main Street
Summer Feeding

Ava Growers Project Farmers Market
Public Square, Ava, 65608
Community GardenFarmers Market

Ava R-I School District BEAR Necessities: Backpack Program
Ava R-I School District, Ava, 65608
Food Pantry

Ava Senior Center (SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging)
109 N Spg
Food BankSenior Program
Douglas County Health Department WIC Program
603 Springfield Rd
WIC Office

Heart of the Hills Food Harvest - Food Pantry
913 West Broadway Avenue
Food Pantry

Heart of the Hills Food Pantry
913 W Broadway St
Food PantryPet Food Pantry

Missouri Family Support Division - Douglas County Office
603 Springfield Rd
Food Bank
Plainview R-8 School
Rte 3, Box 145
Summer Feeding
Plainview R-VIII - Non-Congregate Weekends
Rte 3, Box 145
Summer Feeding
Common questions about free food in Ava
Where can I get free food in Ava?
You'll find 10 resources including food pantries, summer feeding programs, food banks, senior programs, and WIC offices.
Do I need to qualify or bring ID?
Most locations are open to anyone with no proof of income, though some programs like senior services and WIC offices may have eligibility requirements, so calling to ask about what you might qualify for is helpful.
Is the food really free?
Yes, completely free to access—no referral needed.




