U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Free Food & Grocery Programs

A national working list of VA medical centers and clinics that operate free food pantries, mobile distributions, and grocery programs for veterans experiencing food insecurity. Every entry is sourced from an official VA publication.

27 programs listed · compiled September 2026

State

AR

3 programs

Fayetteville VA Medical Center

Fayetteville, AR

Free Food Boxes

Free food boxes for Veterans experiencing food insecurity.

Documented September 17, 2026, noon–2:00 p.m.; first come, first served.

Open to any Veteran facing food insecurity, even if not enrolled in VA health care.

Outside Building 21, 1100 North College Avenue, Fayetteville, AR

VA Verified SourceSource

Fayetteville VA Medical Center — Friendly Fridge & Micro Food Pantry

Fayetteville, AR

Friendly Fridge / Micro Food Pantry

Additional food-access resource on the Fayetteville VA campus, documented as available 24/7.

Available 24/7

Veterans and visitors on campus.

Building 21 circle drive, Fayetteville, AR

VA Verified SourceSource

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System

North Little Rock, AR

H.O.P.E. — Helping Our Patriots Eat Food Pantry

Veteran food pantry with canned meats, beans, vegetables, pasta, oatmeal, peanut butter, soups and other groceries.

Ongoing pantry

Veterans in need.

North Little Rock, AR

VA Verified SourceSource

CA

2 programs

VA Palo Alto Medical Center

Palo Alto, CA

Veteran Food Pantry

Free nutritious shelf-stable food for Veterans transitioning home from hospital care who are experiencing food insecurity — milk, pasta, rice, cereal, peanut butter, canned meat/fish, beans, vegetables and fruit.

Ongoing pantry

Veterans experiencing food insecurity, especially those transitioning home from hospital care.

3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

VA Verified SourceSource

West Los Angeles VA Medical Center

Los Angeles, CA

Food-Security Distributions & Food Hub

Free fresh produce, non-perishables, dairy, eggs and other groceries when available.

Monday distribution 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; West Los Angeles Food Hub Monday–Friday 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Veterans experiencing food insecurity.

11301 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA

VA Verified SourceSource

CO

1 program

Northern Colorado VA Outpatient Clinic

Loveland, CO

Produce for a Purpose

Free fresh produce for Veterans.

Mondays, 9:00 a.m.–noon during the growing season, approximately June through October 2026.

All Veterans welcome; no signup.

4575 Byrd Drive, Loveland, CO

VA Verified SourceSource

DC

1 program

Washington DC VA Medical Center

Washington, DC

Veterans Mobile Food Pantry

Free fresh and non-perishable groceries — about 100 food bags per event, first come, first served.

Second Tuesday of every month, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Upcoming 2026 dates: September 8, October 13, November 10 and December 8.

Veterans; first come, first served.

Clinical Research Building, Gate 1, 50 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC

VA Verified SourceSource

DE

1 program

Wilmington VA Medical Center

Wilmington, DE

Veteran Food Pantry

Bags containing approximately 3–4 days of nonperishable food, adjusted for dietary needs.

Ongoing pantry

Veteran must be enrolled in VA health care and referred/identified by social work or a dietitian.

Wilmington, DE

VA Verified SourceSource

FL

1 program

Lee County VA Healthcare Center

Cape Coral, FL

Mobile Food Pantry

Mobile food pantry serving Veterans.

Listed in a 2026 VA resource document — exact current distribution schedule should be confirmed.

Confirm with the facility.

2489 Diplomat Parkway, Cape Coral, FL

Schedule pending confirmation — call ahead before traveling

VA Verified SourceSource

GA

3 programs

Pickens County VA Clinic

Pickens County, GA

Drive-Through Grocery Distribution

Free drive-through grocery distribution for Veterans — frozen meat, fresh vegetables and assorted dry goods. Partner: MUST Ministries.

Second Tuesday of every month.

Veterans.

Pickens County, GA

VA Verified SourceSource

Cobb County VA Clinic

Cobb County, GA

Monthly Drive-Through Grocery Distribution

Free monthly drive-through grocery distribution — frozen meat, fresh vegetables and assorted dry groceries placed directly in Veterans' vehicles. Partner: MUST Ministries.

Second Tuesday of every month.

Veterans.

Cobb County, GA

VA Verified SourceSource

Atlanta VA Arcadia Clinic

Decatur, GA

Soldiers' Angels Military & Veteran Food Distribution

Approximately 75 pounds of groceries per participating Veteran or service member.

Monthly drive-through distribution.

Registration required with proof of Veteran or military status.

Decatur, GA

VA Verified SourceSource

IL

1 program

DuPage County Veteran-Only Food Pantry / VA Outreach

Addison, IL

Rally Point Addison — Veteran-Only Food Pantry

Veteran-only food pantry available during a recurring VA-sponsored outreach event.

Second Tuesday of every month, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Veteran ID card or DD214.

Addison Township Event Center, 401 N. Addison Road, Addison, IL

VA Verified SourceSource

IN

2 programs

Northern Indiana VA Health Care System

Marion, IN

Veteran Food Pantry (VA Garden & Greenhouse)

Free fresh produce and pantry food for Veterans, supported by produce from the VA's vertical garden and greenhouse.

Ongoing pantry

Veterans in need.

Marion, IN

VA Verified SourceSource

St. Joseph County VA Clinic

Mishawaka, IN

VA Monthly Food Pantry

Free groceries and food boxes for Veterans; past distributions have also included hams, turkey vouchers and grocery gift cards.

Monthly pantry documented — current 2026 day/time should be confirmed.

Veterans in need.

Mishawaka, IN

Schedule pending confirmation — call ahead before traveling

VA Verified SourceSource

MI

1 program

Detroit VA — Veteran Food Security Program

Detroit, MI

VOA Veteran Food Security Project & Soldiers' Angels Pantry

Free shelf-stable groceries, approximately a week's supply, plus access to hot food through Veteran programs.

By appointment/referral.

Veterans, by appointment or referral.

Detroit, MI

VA Verified SourceSource

MN

2 programs

Minneapolis VA Medical Center

Minneapolis, MN

Pop-Up Veteran Food Pantry

Shelf-stable groceries plus some freezer items.

Third Tuesday of every month, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., or until food runs out. Upcoming 2026 dates: September 15, October 20, November 17 and December 15.

Veterans; first come, first served.

One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN

VA Verified SourceSource

Minneapolis VA Community Resource & Referral Center

Minneapolis, MN

Permanent Veteran Food Pantry

Permanent food pantry for Veterans receiving CRRC services.

Generally up to once per month, coordinated through the Veteran's social worker.

Veterans receiving CRRC services.

Minneapolis, MN

VA Verified SourceSource

MO

3 programs

Kansas City VA Medical Center

Kansas City, MO

Linwood Mobile Food Pantry

Free produce and other distributed food — first come, first served; quantities depend on that month's delivery.

Second Wednesday of every month, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Veterans; first come, first served.

South side of the main hospital, 4801 Linwood Boulevard, Kansas City, MO

VA Verified SourceSource

Kansas City VA Honor Annex

Kansas City, MO

Honor Annex Mobile Food Pantry

Free food distribution through VA's partnership with Harvesters — The Community Food Network.

Fourth Thursday of every month, 1:00–3:00 p.m. Upcoming 2026 dates: September 24, October 22, November 26 and December 24.

Veterans.

4251 Northern Avenue, Kansas City, MO

VA Verified SourceSource

Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital

Columbia, MO

VA Food Pantry / Venison for Vets

Free groceries for food-insecure Veterans, including donated ground venison when available — VA reported in January 2026 that the pantry had received more than 700 pounds of venison for distribution.

Ongoing pantry

Food-insecure Veterans.

Columbia, MO

VA Verified SourceSource

NY

1 program

James J. Peters VA Medical Center

Bronx, NY

Veterans Free Fruit & Vegetables Distribution

Free fruits and vegetables distributed to Veterans.

Verified June 26, 2026 event — appears event-based rather than a confirmed monthly pantry.

Veterans.

Bronx, NY

Schedule pending confirmation — call ahead before traveling

VA Verified SourceSource

OH

2 programs

VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System

Cleveland / Parma / Youngstown, OH

Mobile Food Pantry & VA Pantry Network

Free groceries for Veterans experiencing food insecurity, including mobile food-hub service and clinic-based pantry distribution.

Recurring — mobile food hub and pantry distributions.

Veterans experiencing food insecurity.

Cleveland, Parma and Youngstown, OH

VA Verified SourceSource

Dayton VA Medical Center

Dayton, OH

VA Food Pantry

Groceries at no charge, including produce, meat/protein and other items in a grocery-store-style pantry.

Historically verified VA pantry — current 2026 weekly schedule should be reconfirmed.

Veterans in need.

Dayton, OH

Schedule pending confirmation — call ahead before traveling

VA Verified SourceSource

SC

1 program

Greenville VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic

Greenville, SC

Drive-Through Food Pantry

Free drive-through food pantry distributions for Veterans — a March 24, 2026 distribution served 54 Veteran households representing 128 people.

Recurring schedule should be confirmed.

Veterans.

Greenville, SC

Schedule pending confirmation — call ahead before traveling

VA Verified SourceSource

TX

1 program

Fort Bend County Veteran Food Pantry / VA Houston

Richmond, TX

Veteran Food Pantry

Free food pantry for Veterans, service members, National Guard, Reservists and military families.

Second Tuesday of every month, 4:00–6:00 p.m. Upcoming 2026 dates: September 8, October 13, November 10 and December 8.

Veterans, service members, National Guard, Reservists and military families. Registration required.

Parkway Fellowship, 27043 FM 1093, Richmond, TX

VA Verified SourceSource

UT

1 program

George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center

Salt Lake City, UT

VA Food Pantry

The Salt Lake City VA states that its food pantry was the first food pantry established in the VA health care system.

Ongoing pantry — current eligibility, hours and distribution details should be confirmed.

Confirm with the facility.

Salt Lake City, UT

Schedule pending confirmation — call ahead before traveling

VA Verified SourceSource

Entries marked "schedule pending confirmation" have documented evidence of a food program, but the current recurring schedule or eligibility should be rechecked with the facility before traveling. Program availability can change; this list was compiled in September 2026 from official VA sources.