Food Pantries in Palmyra, MO
Browse 1 food pantries and food banks serving Palmyra, Missouri. All listings are free to visit — no income verification required at most locations.
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The Palmyra Area Food Pantry at 319 W Main Cross Street is the hub of food assistance in this corner of Marion County — a volunteer-run pantry that serves families across the Highland, Palmyra, Monroe City, and Philadelphia school districts, offering clothing alongside food. Its once-a-week schedule makes knowing the details matter more than in bigger cities.
When and How to Visit
The pantry is open on Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to about 5:30 p.m. — the City of Palmyra's resource page lists 1–5:30, the pantry's own site says 1–5, so aim for the earlier window. Free food and clothing are offered to qualified families; call (573) 406-2528 with eligibility questions. Because it opens just one afternoon a week, arriving early on Tuesday is the local norm.
If you miss the Tuesday window, Hannibal — about 12 miles east — has additional pantries, and Marion County residents can locate them through Feeding Missouri's county-by-county pantry list.
State Programs That Stack With the Pantry
Missouri's Food Distribution Program (TEFAP) supplies USDA foods through local pantries like Palmyra's at no cost, and the state's myDSS portal handles SNAP applications. Many households using the pantry also qualify for monthly SNAP benefits — applying doesn't affect your ability to keep using the pantry.
More Local Food Resources
Palmyra Area Food Pantry
Tuesdays 1–5 p.m. at 319 W Main Cross St; food and clothing for qualified families.
City of Palmyra — Area Resources
The city's list of local assistance programs, including the food pantry.
Missouri DSS — Food Assistance
TEFAP food distribution info and SNAP applications for Missouri residents.
Common Questions in Palmyra
What are the Palmyra food pantry's hours?
Tuesdays only, opening at 1 p.m. and running until roughly 5–5:30 p.m., at 319 W Main Cross Street. Call (573) 406-2528 to confirm before making a special trip.
Do I have to live in Palmyra to use the pantry?
The pantry serves residents of the Highland, Palmyra, Monroe City, and Philadelphia school districts — a wider area than the city itself. If you live outside those districts, pantries in Hannibal and elsewhere in Marion County are close by.
What should I do if I need food before Tuesday?
Call 211 for same-week options in the Hannibal–Palmyra area, or check Feeding Missouri's pantry list for Marion County. In a genuine emergency, Missouri's Food Distribution Program page also lists TEFAP outlets.
Sources: Palmyra Area Food Pantry · City of Palmyra · Missouri DSS · Last verified 2026-07-19