Poteau • LeFlore County
Which Food Pantries Are Open Around Poteau?
Short answer: on weekdays, KiBois Community Action's pantry in Poteau is open 8 AM to 2:30 PM. On the last Saturday of each month, Catholic Charities runs a drive-through mobile pantry at the Poteau P.A.R.C., 10 AM to noon. Any day, dial 211 for what's open near you.
Food pantries in Poteau
The short answer
On weekdays, the KiBois Community Action food pantry in Poteau is open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 2:30 PM; call (918) 647-3267 for the pantry address. On the last Saturday of each month, Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma runs a drive-through mobile pantry at the Poteau City P.A.R.C., 5007 S. Broadway, from 10 AM to noon while supplies last.
Pantry days change, so call before you drive over. If you can't reach anyone, dial 211 (or text your zip code to 877-836-2111). It's free, open 24/7, and can tell you what's open near you today.
- KiBois pantry: Poteau · Mon–Fri 8 AM–2:30 PM · (918) 647-3267
- Catholic Charities: Poteau P.A.R.C., 5007 S. Broadway · last Saturday, 10 AM–noon · bring ID
- Feed the Need: 500 Twyman Park Dr · Mon–Fri 7 AM–2 PM · seniors · (918) 647-8178
- Choctaw Nation: 106 B St, Poteau · tribal food distribution · (918) 649-0431
- 211: dial 211 or text your zip to 877-836-2111 · 211eok.org
🥫 Weekdays
Poteau pantries on weekdays
KiBois Community Action runs a food pantry in Poteau, open Monday to Friday 8 AM to 2:30 PM, per the Poteau Daily News list of LeFlore County food programs. Listings show more than one address, so call (918) 647-3267 first and ask where to go.
Feed the Need, 500 Twyman Park Dr, serves seniors Monday to Friday 7 AM to 2 PM. Call (918) 647-8178.
Poteau Church of Christ, 20690 292nd St, has given out food on the first Thursday of the month, 10 AM to noon. Call ahead to check.
🚗 Saturday
The Saturday mobile pantry
Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma brings a drive-through mobile pantry to the Poteau City P.A.R.C., 5007 S. Broadway, on the last Saturday of each month from 10 AM to noon, while supplies last. Bring an ID for each family you're picking up for. Questions: (918) 949-4673.
🌽 Tribal members
Choctaw Nation food distribution
The Choctaw Nation's food distribution center in Poteau is at 106 B St, (918) 649-0431. Someone in the household needs a CDIB or tribal card from any federally recognized tribe. Bring Social Security cards for everyone in the home, proof of income and proof of address. You can't get this program and SNAP in the same month. Call for hours.
📍 Around the county
Talihina, Spiro and Wister
Talihina: Loaves and Fishes, 900 Second St, Suite 18, Tuesday to Saturday 10 to 11 AM. The Kiamichi Valley Ministerial Alliance at the same address gives out food on the second Saturday of the month, 10 AM to noon.
Spiro: Under God's Care, 15949 US Hwy 271, 4 to 8 PM on a rotating schedule (1st and 4th Monday, 1st and 3rd Thursday, 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 2nd Friday, 3rd Wednesday).
Wister: Bethel Baptist Church, 305 Wann St, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 9 to 11 AM.
These days come from a Poteau Daily News list, so call or dial 211 to check before you go.
🍼 Ongoing help
WIC and SNAP
WIC is at the LeFlore County Health Department, 1204 Dewey Ave, Poteau, (918) 647-8601, Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM.
For SNAP (food stamps), apply online at okbenefits.org, the State of Oklahoma's benefits site.
📅 This week & coming up
Food drives and free meals coming up
No events are listed for this area right now. Check the full calendar.
💡 Before you go
Good to know
Call first
Pantry days and hours change, especially around holidays.
Bring ID
Many pantries ask for a photo ID and proof of address.
Bring bags
A few sturdy bags or a box make pickup easier.
Go early
Mobile pantries run while supplies last.
Use 211
Dial 211 any time for what's open near you today.
❓ Good to know
Common questions
Are any food pantries open today in Poteau?
On weekdays, KiBois Community Action's pantry is open 8 AM to 2:30 PM; call (918) 647-3267. On the last Saturday of the month, Catholic Charities runs a mobile pantry at the Poteau P.A.R.C., 10 AM to noon. Dial 211 to check other days.
Is there a food pantry open on Saturday near Poteau?
Catholic Charities' mobile pantry comes to the Poteau P.A.R.C. on the last Saturday of each month, and Loaves and Fishes in Talihina lists Tuesday to Saturday, 10 to 11 AM.
Where can seniors get food in Poteau?
Feed the Need, 500 Twyman Park Dr, serves seniors Monday to Friday 7 AM to 2 PM. Call (918) 647-8178.
What do I need to bring to a food pantry?
Usually a photo ID and proof of address. Catholic Charities asks for an ID for each family.
Where is WIC in Poteau?
At the LeFlore County Health Department, 1204 Dewey Ave, (918) 647-8601, weekdays 8 AM to 5 PM.
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