Free Thanksgiving Meals and Food Pantries in Bowling Green (2026)
The free Thanksgiving meals and food pantries near Bowling Green we could confirm for 2026, with dates, hours and details from each church, charity or pantry's own announcements.
At a glance
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| Where | Where | When | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Care Center | Bowling Green | November 9th-9AM to 1PM, November 10th 9AM to Noon, November 14th-2PM to 4PM | See website |
| First Christian Church Community Grocery Store | Bowling Green | — | 11am-1pm Tuesdays; 4:30-6:30pm Thursdays |
| Ephram White Gymnasium Feeding America Program | Bowling Green | — | Call Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:00 pm to get prequalified; distribution 2nd Monday of each month, 9:00-11:00am |
| The Salvation Army Bowling Green Corps | Bowling Green | — | Community Lunch: Monday–Friday, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM; Fruit and Vegetable Box Distribution: Mondays and Thursdays, 10:00 AM; Food Pantry Food Boxes: First Thursday of each month |
Every where, in detail
Calvary Care Center
480 Beauty Court, Bowling Green, KY 42101
- Food boxes
- Clothing
- Toiletries
- When
- November 9th-9AM to 1PM, November 10th 9AM to Noon, November 14th-2PM to 4PM
- Hours
- Not published; check the website
- Price
- Free
- Good for
- Low-income Warren County residents
Calvary Care Center provides food, clothing and toiletries to low-income Warren County residents. Its 2026 schedule lists November distribution dates; photo ID or other proof of Warren County residency is required.
Details from calvarybg.org, checked Oct 28. Plans change; confirm before you go.
First Christian Church Community Grocery Store
1106 State Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101
- Food pantry
- Fresh and frozen food
- Hygiene and household products
- ID requested
- Hours
- 11am-1pm Tuesdays; 4:30-6:30pm Thursdays
- Price
- Free
- Good for
- Warren County residents
First Christian Church’s Community Grocery Store offers shelf-stable and fresh or frozen food, as well as hygiene and household products. Warren County residents may shop once a month and are asked to bring identification.
Details from fccbg.org, checked Oct 28. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Ephram White Gymnasium Feeding America Program
885 Mt. Olivet Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101
- Food boxes
- Monthly distribution
- Call to prequalify
- Hours
- Call Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:00 pm to get prequalified; distribution 2nd Monday of each month, 9:00-11:00am
- Price
- Free
Warren County Parks and Recreation coordinates a Feeding America food distribution from Ephram White Gymnasium. The county says to call first to confirm food availability and to get prequalified for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program.
Details from warrencountyky.gov, checked Oct 28. Plans change; confirm before you go.
The Salvation Army Bowling Green Corps
401 W Main Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101
- Community meal
- Fruit and vegetable boxes
- Food pantry boxes
- Hours
- Community Lunch: Monday–Friday, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM; Fruit and Vegetable Box Distribution: Mondays and Thursdays, 10:00 AM; Food Pantry Food Boxes: First Thursday of each month
- Price
- Free
- Good for
- People needing food assistance
The Salvation Army Bowling Green Corps lists weekday community lunches and fruit and vegetable box distributions, along with monthly food pantry boxes. Its official page gives service days and times; call the Corps for current access requirements.
Details from southernusa.salvationarmy.org, checked Oct 28. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Questions people ask
Where can I get a free Thanksgiving meal in Bowling Green?
Calvary Care Center: November 9th-9AM to 1PM, November 10th 9AM to Noon, November 14th-2PM to 4PM.
When are free Thanksgiving meals and food pantries near Bowling Green open this year?
Calvary Care Center: November 9th-9AM to 1PM, November 10th 9AM to Noon, November 14th-2PM to 4PM.
Are there free free Thanksgiving meals and food pantries near Bowling Green?
Calvary Care Center, First Christian Church Community Grocery Store, Ephram White Gymnasium Feeding America Program and The Salvation Army Bowling Green Corps list free admission. Some activities inside may still cost extra.
Every date, hour and price on this page comes from the church, charity or pantry's own website or social page, and we re-check the list every week until Thanksgiving. Run a church, charity or pantry in Bowling Green, KY that should be here? Tell us.