Food Pantry Hours

Food Pantry Hours, Guidelines, and Community Resources

To serve as many students as we can, students are only able to use the pantry once per week. New student patrons must bring their student ID the first time they visit. Returning patrons must bring their student ID, food pantry card, and grocery bag. 

Winter Break Hours

Jan. 5 - 10, 2026
Monday to Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed: Thursday, Saturday and Sunday

Spring 2026 Hours

The pantry is closed every first Friday of the month for our Monthly Mobile Food Pantries! The Mobile Pantry dates for Spring 2026 are February 6, March 6, April 3, and May 1. All community members are welcome, and no student ID is required!

Otherwise, we follow the university closure calendar and are closed whenever the university is closed.

If any of our open times do not work for you, please email us at DESresources@unt.edu and we can schedule an alternative visit time.

Below are a few more food resources in Denton. You can find additional resources in the DFW area on our off campus resource page. There is also a small food pantry at UNT Frisco, which can be accessed by visiting their information desk.

Additional Resources

We understand that access to healthy meals is important for student success and well-being. In addition to campus resources, there are several food pantries in the Denton area that can help provide groceries and essentials when you need them. These community resources are here to support you and your family, making it easier to stay nourished and focused on your goals.

BAPTIST STUDENT MINISTRY
Offers free lunch on Wednesdays at 12pm.
1132 Union Circle 
Visit Baptist Student Ministry Food Pantry
940-387-6331

CHRISTIAN CAMPUS COMMUNITY
Offers free lunch every Tuesday starting at 11:30am until it is gone, vegetarian options offered.
1305 W Oak Street
Visit Christian Campus Community Food Pantry
940-514-1940

COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER
Offers food from a central community storehouse to needy families and individuals struggling with hunger insecurity.
306 N Loop 288 Suite 400
Visit Denton Community Food Center
940-382-0807

DENTON FREEDOM HOUSE - FREEDOM FOOD PANTRY
Freedom food pantry provides food resources including, fruits, vegetables, deserts, breads, meats, etc. Open 1-4 pm, Monday through Friday.
1123 Ft Worth Drive
Visit Denton Freedom House
940-808-1016

FIRST REFUGE FOOD PANTRY
Choice food pantry that allows individuals to select their own items based on dietary needs.
1701 Broadway Street
Visit First Refuge Food Pantry
940-484-4384

SALVATION ARMY
Services include shelter, food pantry, and dinner @ 6pm. Bring ID.
1508 E McKinney Street
Visit Salvation Army Food Pantry
940-566-3800

SINGING OAKS CHURCH
Offers a food pantry on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3pm - 5pm.
101 Cardinal Drive
Visit Singing Oaks Food Pantry
940-387-4355

THE JUNCTION (OUR DAILY BREAD TOGETHER W/ MONSIGNOR KING OUTREACH CENTER)
Services include overnight shelter, free meals 6 times a week Mon - Sat, weekend snack pack program, hygiene items, free farmer's market, shower passes, laundry vouchers, etc.
300 W Oak Street
Visit Our Daily Bread Denton
940-566-1308

WESLEY FOUNDATION
Services include free groceries twice a month for college students - ID required. Free lunch on 1st and 3rd Fridays from 1pm - 3pm @ the Wesley.
1501 Maple Street
Visit Wesley Food Pantry
940-382-3813