Food Banks and Pantries in Sioux Falls, SD

How to Get Free Food in Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls is the largest city in South Dakota and a hub for Feeding South Dakota, which supplies partner pantries across all 66 counties. The metro has a mix of warehouse distributions, church-based pantries, and downtown soup kitchens like The Banquet. Food insecurity in South Dakota is elevated among families with children and across rural reservations.

Regional Food Bank: Feeding South Dakota

The primary Feeding America member food bank serving the Sioux Falls, SD area. It distributes food to an estimated 110 partner pantries, soup kitchens, and meal programs across All 66 counties of South Dakota.

Notable Pantries and Meal Sites in Sioux Falls

This is a sample of well-known sites. For a full, current list of all pantries near you, use 211 or the food bank website above.

Soup Kitchens and Community Meals

Sioux Falls has a network of soup kitchens, with The Banquet serving daily hot meals and the Salvation Army hosting weekday lunch programs. The Banquet is one of the busiest meal sites in the state, serving hundreds daily. Feeding South Dakota supplies many of these kitchens through its partner network.

Mobile Pantry Program

Feeding South Dakota runs mobile pantry distributions across all 66 counties, including scheduled stops in Sioux Falls neighborhoods with low pantry access and in rural towns across the state. Fresh produce and staples are delivered on a rotating schedule. The calendar is published on the food bank website and shared with 211.

SNAP / Food Stamp Outreach

Feeding South Dakota provides SNAP application assistance at partner sites and by phone. South Dakota uses the DSS portal for SNAP applications, and the food bank can help with screening and document gathering. Call 211 or the food bank for assistance.

How to Find a Pantry Near You in Sioux Falls

Call 211 for a pantry referral, or visit the Feeding South Dakota website and use the find food tool. The Feeding America locator at feedingamerica.org also lists partner pantries. Most Sioux Falls pantries serve once a month and may ask for ID and proof of address.

More Food & Benefits Guides

• SNAP / Food Stamps guide (general)
• WIC (Women, Infants & Children)
• EBT card guide -- how it works
• Free meals & community kitchens
• P-EBT & Summer EBT (SUN Bucks)

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