No one should have to wonder where their next meal is coming from. With rising food costs and uncertainty around SNAP benefits, many families are stretched thin. The good news? Sioux Falls has a network of community resources — pantries, mobile distributions, meal programs, rescue initiatives, and more — designed to help.
Below is a guide to options you can lean on.
To Note: Always make sure to double-check each location/organization listed below before you head over to them! If needs across the city increase during the shutdown, it may also impact these amazing organizations.
The Helpline Center is an amazing resource for the Sioux Falls Area. Check them out for a wide variety of needs.
If you are in a position to give/serve, reach out to one of the following organizations to see how you can get involved.
Food Banks / Pantries / Food Box Programs
These programs are about receiving groceries, produce, pantry items or food boxes you bring home, rather than just a meal served onsite.
The Salvation Army – Family Services Center
Their Emergency Food Pantry serves packaged/canned goods, fresh produce, and meat, open Monday–Friday 9:00–11:30 am & 1:00–3:30 pm. Also, a Senior Food Commodity Box program (for age 60+) is available through this site.
Location: 900 N. Cliff Ave, Sioux Falls.
More Information: The Salvation Army
Union Gospel Mission – Food Box Program
They provide food boxes/giveaways open to all, on Tuesdays & Thursdays (times 1:00–4:00 pm) alongside their meal services.
Location: 220 N. Weber Ave, Sioux Falls.
More Information: The Union Gospel Mission
Brandon Area Food Pantry
Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:30–5:30 pm. Offers emergency supplies of about 5 days’ food assistance and personal care items (up to 4 times per year) for those in the Brandon Valley district.
Location: 406 S. Main, Brandon, SD 57005 (serving Brandon Valley School District).
More Information: Brandon Area Food Pantry
Harrisburg Area Food Pantry
Offers meats, fresh fruits/vegetables, dairy products, cleaning supplies, and personal‐care items. Open Tuesdays 4:00–7:00 pm. For those who live in Harrisburg or have a child who goes to the Harrisburg School District. You can shop here every 45 days.
Location: 203 Prairie St, Harrisburg, SD 57032.
More Information: Harrisburg Area Food Pantry
Tea Area Cupboard
Offers food and household essentials for those in the Tea area. Formally known as the Tea Area Food Pantry. Please note the change of address (no longer at Trinity Lutheran Church). Hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2pm-7pm.
Location: 125 S. Main Ave, Tea, SD 57064
More Information: Tea Area Cupboard
Faith Temple Food Giveaway
Weekly food giveaway every Friday with a drive-through style pick‐up of a food box. They give groceries and they also have baby essentials, pet food, hygiene products,
Location: 2121 W. 33rd St. (Sioux Falls).
More Information: Faith Temple Food Giveaway
Feeding South Dakota – Mobile Food Distribution
They host mobile food distribution sites around the city and in South Dakota (drive-through style boxes). Must have a South Dakota address to visit one Feeding South Dakota Mobile Food Distribution each month. They have many different dates and locations available every month.
Location: Headquarters at 4701 N. Westport Ave, Sioux Falls.
More Information: Feeding South Dakota
School Backpack Programs
Make sure to check with your child’s teacher, principal, or school counselor for information about any food programs that they may offer to students in their school.
Community Meals / Hot Meal Programs
These programs provide prepared meals onsite (or take-away) rather than grocery boxes. Ideal when you or your family need a hot meal.
The Banquet
The Banquet offers two different locations in Sioux Falls. They serve hot meals.
Locations: Downtown: 900 E. 8th St and West: 710 N. Marion Rd
Meal times:
– Downtown: Monday–Friday breakfasts:7:00-8:00 am and supper: 6:00-7:30 pm. Saturday lunch: 11:30 am-12:30 pm
– West: Monday–Friday supper 6:00-7:30 pm.
More Information: The Banquet
Union Gospel Mission
The Union Gospel Mission serves 3 hot meals a day year-round (even on holidays)
Location: 220 N. Weber Ave, Sioux Falls.
Open to the public daily: Breakfast 7:00-7:30 am, Lunch 12:00-12:30 pm, Dinner 6:00-6:30 pm.
More Information: Union Gospel Mission
Salvation Army – Weekend Meals
Through the Salvation Army Sioux Falls (800 N. Cliff Ave & 900 N. Cliff Ave) they offer weekend community meals.
Sallie’s Table: Saturday & Sunday 5 pm-6 pm they serve a nutritious meal to homeless and near-homeless individuals/families.
Sunday Morning Community Breakfast: From 9-10 am, they serve a Sunday morning breakfast to the homeless and near-homeless community in Sioux Falls.
More Information: The Salvation Army
Tips for Accessing These Resources
- Call ahead or check the organization’s website/social-media for updated hours; schedules can change.
- Bring identification (sometimes required) and basic household info (number of adults/children) as some programs ask for that info.
- You are not alone, and seeking help is a sign of strength. These programs aim to serve without judgment.
You might not feel like you need to head to a food pantry next (remember, no shame!). Another recourse in the Sioux Falls Area to consider for families looking to stretch their dollar is shopping at Fair Market Sioux Falls. It sells past-over, expired, or even perfectly good food at a great price.
We Love Sioux Falls
Food insecurity affects many families, especially when benefits like SNAP are uncertain. But the good news? In the Sioux Falls Area, there is a strong network of support, from grocery-style pantries and food box distributions to hot meals. Bookmark this list, share it with neighbors or friends who might need it, and don’t hesitate to use these resources when you need them.
