Free food pantries, groceries and soup kitchens in Benton County.
Find soup kitchens as well as food pantries in Benton County Washington that help low-income families and people with no money. They give out groceries often daily - today, serve hot meals, and pass out free personal toiletries or hygiene goods. Locate a free food bank near you in Kennewick and Benton County.
Of particular focus is on assisting senior citizens, the disabled, homeless as well as families with young children. The food distribution centers will all have limited resources and hours. Some also operates Meals on Wheels for the homebound in Kennewick, have drive thru food banks and give out pet supplies too, including free dog or cat food. There is also a phone number at the bottom of the page for other local free food programs. Or even get free cheese from the government.
Not only will pantries help working poor or homeless families, but there are also soup kitchens in Benton County. These will generally help anyone in need. Other programs include free Christmas or Thanksgiving meals, applications to SNAP food stamps, surplus USDA commodities and more. Anytime someone is facing hunger or a hardship, they can try one of the non-profits or churches below.
Where to get free food or meals in the Kennewick area
Tri-City Union Gospel Mission
Address is 221 S 4th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301. Phone - (509) 547-2112
The pantry is open on Thursdays. Other items from the church based group include free clothing for men, women, and children. However the most common program is free food boxes, including canned items, produce, fruits, bread and more. There is also a soup kitchen for the homeless or unemployed in Benton County WA.
Benton County Tri-Cities Food Bank
Address of pantry 420 W Deschutes Avenue, Kennewick, WA, 99336. Phone - (509) 586-0688
There are multiple free food distribution centers. Boxes of groceries, rice, cereal, pasta, bread and other goods are offered to low income families. There are also Meals on Wheels, USDA commodities and other groceries, including pet supplies too.
- Another location is at 321 Wellsian Way, Richland, Washington, 99352. Dial (509) 943-2795. This pantry is open Monday to Friday, 9-11:30am.
- Or low income families can use the free food bank at 712 N. 10th Street in Benton City. This location has limited hours, and call (509) 588-5454.
Salvation Army Mid Columbia
Address is 310 N 4th Avenue, Pasco, Washington, 99301. Call (509) 547-2138
The pantry on site is a last resort. Applicants need to show they have explored other resources first. If qualified, clothing, a bag of groceries, or maybe even a Christmas meal is served. Other aid may be baby formula or toys for children at the holidays.
St. Vincent de Paul – St. Patrick
The food bank address is 215 S 6th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301. Call (509) 544-9315
There is a low cost thrift store, including with appliances, pots and pans or utensils and more. A free food pantry also helps low-income families in Benton County, the disabled veterans and hungry. There is shelf-stable food as well as items such as pre-packaged breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for kids and families. More on Benton County Saint Vincent assistance programs.
Seventh-day Adventist
Pasco Community Services and the Food Distribution Center is at 605 Rd 36, Pasco, WA 99301. Call (509) 430-1157
Riverview Baptist Church
Main location is 4921 W Wernett Rd, Pasco, WA 99301. Call (509) 547-2021
Programs help feed the poor and low-income. Meals, including at holidays, are offered. There are snacks for kids or students, free infant formula, and also paper products.
Jubilee Ministry of Prosser
Location is 1429 Stacy Avenue, Prosser, Washington, 99350. Call (509) 786-3033
The pantry helps both the Prosser and the Whitstran region of the county. The days it is open are Tuesday and Thursday. Fruits, vegetables, and more are passed out.
Jericho Road Ministries
Address is 2500 Jericho Rd, Richland, WA 99352. Phone: (509) 627-0759 or (509) 627-0750
Harvest Outreach - Sozo Food Bank
120 W Railroad Avenue, Kennewick, Washington, 99336. Call (509) 582-9064 to make an appointment for emergency food.
Aging and Long Term Care
The non-profit helps Benton County and Southeast Washington at 3311 W Clearwater Ave # D100, Kennewick, WA 99336. Call (509) 735-0315
The non-profit is for senior citizens in Benton County. Groceries are offered so they can have a few meals per day. Other support may be a home delivery services and information on USDA commodities.
Benton Franklin Community Action Committee
424 6th St, Prosser, WA 99350. Dial (509) 545-4042
The case managers can help very low income families and those in poverty apply for SNAP food stamps and more. They also run the Child and Adult Care Food Program for children in day care.
Family Resource Center of the Tri-Cities
Food bank is at 21 S Cascade St, Kennewick, WA 99336. Main phone: (509) 222-8008
Restoration Market
Address: 4000 W Clearwater Ave #110, Kennewick, WA 99336. Call 509-987-9281
Anyone in need can get free food in a non-judgmental way. Get items such as rice, peanut butter, instant milk, Ensure or Boost for seniors and more.
Meals on Wheels of Pasco
Address is 1315 N 7th Avenue, Pasco, Washington, 99301. Main Phone - (509) 543-5706
The homebound, with a focus on seniors citizens and the disabled, will get hot meals and wellness checks at home. The meals can also be low-sodium, healthy per USDA guidelines and other food items.
Prosser Senior Citizen's Club as well as Senior Life Resources NW
There are several locations in the county. They offer both on site, hot meals for seniors and their spouses, or can refer people to the home delivery service. Services are available in Spanish too. There may also be Thanksgiving or Christmas meals too. Or residents can learn about the senior farmers market in Benton County.
- 1231 Dudley Avenue, Prosser, Washington, 99350, dial (509) 786-1148
- Address is 500 Amon Park Drive, Richland, WA, 99352, phone (509) 943-0779
- 8656 W Gage Boulevard Suite 301, Kennewick, Washington, 99336, dial (509) 735-1911
- Another center is at 510 14th Street, Benton City, WA, 99320. Dial the program at (509) 588-3094.
Additional free food programs
For more information on assistance programs near you for residents of the county, dial 503-282-0555 or 509-534-6678, or try Harvest - Feeding America in Benton County. Referrals can be provided to everything from food stamp application sites to local pantries.
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