Food Pantries in Princeton, WV
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Princeton spreads Mercer County's food assistance across three doors: Operation Compassion's warehouse on Oakvale Road with its third-Saturday public distribution, the Salvation Army on Princeton Avenue with weekday pantry hours, and Tender Mercies Ministry's Monday-through-Wednesday windows.
Operation Compassion's Distribution
Operation Compassion (Operation Lifeline) at 250 Oakvale Rd distributes food and supplies to the public on the third Saturday of each month, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., with the office opening at 9 a.m. for registration — call (304) 425-6505. Directory listings also show weekday distribution windows (Wednesdays 9–3), so a call confirms what's open this week.
Weekday Pantries
The Salvation Army at 300 Princeton Ave runs its pantry Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–noon and 1–3 p.m. (closed over lunch) — (304) 425-2971. Tender Mercies Ministry adds Monday–Wednesday 10 a.m.–3 p.m. windows at (304) 425-2557. Local news roundups of Mercer County food resources and WV 211 track the rest.
More Local Food Resources
Operation Compassion / Operation Lifeline
3rd Saturday 11–1 public distribution (register from 9 a.m.), 250 Oakvale Rd.
Common Questions in Princeton
When is the big monthly distribution in Princeton, WV?
Operation Compassion distributes to the public on the third Saturday of each month, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., at 250 Oakvale Rd — arrive from 9 a.m. to register.
Where can I get food on weekdays in Princeton?
The Salvation Army's pantry runs Monday–Friday 9–12 and 1–3 at 300 Princeton Ave, and Tender Mercies Ministry opens Monday–Wednesday 10–3.
Do I need to register for Operation Compassion's distribution?
Yes — same-day registration opens at 9 a.m. before the 11 a.m. distribution. Call (304) 425-6505 with questions about what to bring.
Sources: Operation Compassion · WVNS Mercer County resources · 211 listing — Salvation Army Princeton · Last verified 2026-07-19