Free Thanksgiving Meals and Food Pantries in Bismarck (2026)
This list includes public food pantries and meal services in Bismarck, plus a Thanksgiving meal for Myhre Elementary families announced for 2026. The listed organizations do not yet publish other 2026 Thanksgiving meal or food-box giveaway dates on the sources checked.
At a glance
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| Where | Where | When | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Center Bismarck | Bismarck | — | Food Pantry: Monday-Friday 4:30pm-6:30pm; Saturday 12:00pm-1:00pm; Great Start Breakfast: Monday-Friday 7:00am-9:00am; Banquet: Monday-Friday 5:30pm-7:00pm; Saturday and Sunday 12:00pm-1:00pm |
| Bismarck Emergency Food Pantry | Bismarck | — | Monday, Tuesday: 1:00pm-4:00 pm |
| Corpus Christi Emergency Food Pantry | Bismarck | — | Monday, Thursday: Call between 8:00am-12:00pm, Pickup food between 1:00pm-1:30pm |
| Community Action Program Region VII | Bismarck | — | Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm |
| Ministry on the Margins Food Pantry | Bismarck | — | Tuesdays: 9:30 – 11:30 am; Thursdays: 5:00 – 7:00 pm |
| Salvation Army | Bismarck | — | Tuesday-Thursday: 9:00am-10:30am |
| Myhre Elementary Thanksgiving Meal | Bismarck | Thursday, November 12, 2026 | See website |
Every where, in detail
Dream Center Bismarck
1805 Park Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58504
- Dine-in meal
- Food pantry
- Breakfast
- No cost
- Hours
- Food Pantry: Monday-Friday 4:30pm-6:30pm; Saturday 12:00pm-1:00pm; Great Start Breakfast: Monday-Friday 7:00am-9:00am; Banquet: Monday-Friday 5:30pm-7:00pm; Saturday and Sunday 12:00pm-1:00pm
- Price
- Free
- Good for
- Anyone seeking meals or pantry food
Dream Center serves free weekday breakfasts and evening meals, plus weekend lunches. Its food pantry is open on weekdays and Saturdays; the source does not state general eligibility criteria.
Details from greatplainsfoodbank.org, checked Oct 28. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Bismarck Emergency Food Pantry
220 W Front Ave, Bismarck, ND
- Food pantry
- Hours
- Monday, Tuesday: 1:00pm-4:00 pm
- Price
- Free
- Good for
- People seeking food assistance
Bismarck Emergency Food Pantry provides food pantry assistance. The listed public distribution hours are Monday and Tuesday afternoons; call ahead to confirm details.
Details from greatplainsfoodbank.org, checked Oct 28. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Corpus Christi Emergency Food Pantry
1919 N 2nd St, Bismarck, ND
- Food boxes
- Pickup
- Call ahead
- Hours
- Monday, Thursday: Call between 8:00am-12:00pm, Pickup food between 1:00pm-1:30pm
- Price
- Free
- Good for
- People seeking food assistance
Corpus Christi Emergency Food Pantry distributes food by pickup. Call during the morning hours listed to arrange pickup that afternoon.
Details from greatplainsfoodbank.org, checked Oct 28. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Community Action Program Region VII
2105 Lee Ave, Bismarck, ND
- Food pantry
- Appointment/call ahead
- Hours
- Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm
- Price
- Free
- Good for
- People seeking food assistance
Community Action Program Region VII provides food pantry assistance. The food-bank directory lists weekday hours and says to call ahead or make an appointment.
Details from greatplainsfoodbank.org, checked Oct 28. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Ministry on the Margins Food Pantry
201 North 24th Street, Bismarck, ND
- Food pantry
- Hygiene products
- Hours
- Tuesdays: 9:30 – 11:30 am; Thursdays: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
- Price
- Free
- Good for
- Individuals; available once a week
Ministry on the Margins provides food pantry items, including perishable and non-perishable food, hygiene products and personal items. Its published pantry schedule lists Tuesday and Thursday distribution hours.
Details from ministryonthemargins.org, checked Oct 28. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Salvation Army
601 S Washington St, Bismarck, ND 58504
- Food pantry
- ID required
- Hours
- Tuesday-Thursday: 9:00am-10:30am
- Price
- Free
- Good for
- People seeking food assistance
The Salvation Army’s Bismarck location provides food pantry assistance. The food-bank directory lists morning hours and says a driver’s license and proof of household members are required.
Details from greatplainsfoodbank.org, checked Oct 28. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Myhre Elementary Thanksgiving Meal
1617 Michigan Ave, Bismarck, ND 58504
- Thanksgiving meal
- Myhre Elementary families
- Volunteer opportunity
- When
- Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Hours
- Not published; check the website
- Price
- Free
- Good for
- Myhre Elementary families
Bismarck Community Church announced a Thanksgiving meal for Myhre Elementary families. The church is seeking food contributions and volunteers for the meal.
Details from bismarckcc.org, checked Oct 28. Plans change; confirm before you go.
More Thanksgiving in Bismarck
Questions people ask
Where can I get a free Thanksgiving meal in Bismarck?
Myhre Elementary Thanksgiving Meal: Thursday, November 12, 2026.
When are free Thanksgiving meals and food pantries near Bismarck open this year?
Myhre Elementary Thanksgiving Meal: Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Are there free free Thanksgiving meals and food pantries near Bismarck?
Dream Center Bismarck, Bismarck Emergency Food Pantry, Corpus Christi Emergency Food Pantry, Community Action Program Region VII, Ministry on the Margins Food Pantry, Salvation Army and Myhre Elementary Thanksgiving Meal 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 Bismarck, ND that should be here? Tell us.
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