Free Food in Jackson, MS
Jackson is Mississippi's capital and a city with deep historical significance, home to museums, cultural institutions, and a vibrant downtown. It's a place of resilience and community pride.
Still, everyone needs a hand sometimes. About 26% of Jackson residents live below the poverty line and can struggle to put food on the table — that is where this network comes in. All 17 resources listed here are free to access, with no cost and no referral needed.
View Jackson resources on the map · Poverty figure: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-Year Estimates
What's available in Jackson
- Food Pantry: 9
- Food Bank: 6
- Community Garden: 1
- Farmers Market: 1
- Meal Program: 1
- Senior Program: 1
Resources in Jackson
17 results
GRITS Community Fridge
1924 Jackson Ave
Food Bank
Greater Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Food Pantry
1400 Robinson Street
Food Pantry
Mississippi Food Network
440 W Beatty St
Meal Program
Berean Seventh Day Adventist
1066 W Woodrow Wilson Ave
Food Pantry
Care Center Ministries
785 N President St
Food Pantry
College Hill Baptist Church Food Pantry
1626 Florence Ave
Food Pantry
Evers Care/MS Urban League
2548 Livingston Rd
Food Pantry
Hinds County Human Resources Agency - Home Delivered Meals
258 Maddox Rd
Food BankSenior Program
Jackson Farmers Market
310 Woodrow Wilson Ave
Community GardenFarmers Market
Mississippi Department of Human Services - SNAP Office
1000 E Woodrow Wilson Ave
Food Bank
Mississippi Food Network
805 S Wheatley St
Food Bank
New Dimensions Dev. Foundation
111 W Monument St
Food Pantry
St. Columb's IONA House FP
315 Claiborne Ave
Food Pantry
Stewpot Community Services - Community Kitchen
1100 W Capitol St
Food Bank
The Health Village Community Fridge
1201 E Northside Dr
Food Bank
VA Medical Center Food Pantry
1500 E Woodrow Wilson
Food Pantry
Voice of Calvary
531 W Capitol St
Food Pantry
Common questions about free food in Jackson
Where can I get free food in Jackson?
Jackson has 17 resources to help, including summer meal programs, food pantries, food banks, meal programs, and farmers markets.
Do I need to qualify or bring ID?
Most are open to anyone. Farmers markets and a few other locations may have specific details, so a quick call helps.
Is the food really free?
Yes, it's free. No referral needed.