Where to Find Free Food in Gainesville Today

This list updates itself from PantryGNV's database, so it shows what's scheduled today rather than what was true when this page was written. Each card links to the full listing with hours, requirements, contacts and directions.

Before you head out

"Scheduled" means the organization published these hours. It doesn't promise there's food left when you arrive. Monthly pop-ups often run for an hour or less, and the line can start well before opening, so earlier is better.

If you can, call first. Each listing's "Verify before you go" panel has the organization's own number. And glance at the label on the card: "Trusted secondary source" means the hours came from a food bank or university directory rather than the organization's own page, and "Check before going" means the information is old.

Nothing today?

Try the food calendar for the next two weeks, or the weekend guide. Some pantries are open by appointment and won't show up as "today," so the full directory is worth a look too. You can also turn on your location in Explore to sort everything by distance.