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Find free meals, food pantries, and help buying groceries in Cherokee County. Hours and rules can change, so call ahead when you can.

We share this list to help you find services in our area. Except for CCHSC's own programs, such as Recovery 918, CCHSC does not run or endorse the organizations listed. Details can change, so please call ahead to confirm.

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7 services listed

  • Cherokee Nation Food Distribution Program

    Gives a USDA food package to eligible tribal households. Families pick up food at Cherokee Nation food distribution stores, which are set up like small grocery stores.

    Phones
    Address
    17675 S. Muskogee Ave., Tahlequah, OK 74464 (map, external site)
    Hours
    Tahlequah store: Monday⁠–⁠Friday, 8 a.m.⁠–⁠4 p.m.
    Who can use it
    For tribal households that live within the Cherokee Nation Reservation and meet USDA income limits. You must show citizenship in any federally recognized tribe. You do not have to be Cherokee.
    Area served
    Cherokee Nation Reservation, including Cherokee County

    Good to know: The address is the Tahlequah store. There are eight stores in all, so call to find the one nearest you. To apply, bring proof of tribal citizenship, proof of your home address, one full month of income for each adult, and ID for everyone in the household.

    Visit website for Cherokee Nation Food Distribution Program(external site)

    Last checked October 2026

  • CARE Food Pantry

    Food pantry that gives food to people with emergency needs.

    Phone
    Address
    315 N. Oak Ave., Tahlequah, OK 74464 (map, external site)
    Hours
    Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10 a.m.⁠–⁠12:30 p.m.
    Who can use it
    For Cherokee County residents. Each household can get food once every 30 days.
    Area served
    Cherokee County

    Good to know: Bring a photo ID. Call ahead to check hours and what else to bring.

  • SNAP Food Benefits (Oklahoma Human Services)

    SNAP gives monthly benefits on an EBT card to help households buy food. You can use the card like a debit card at most grocery stores and at participating farmers markets.

    Phones
    Address
    1295 Skills Center Dr., Tahlequah, OK 74464 (map, external site)
    Hours
    In-person help in Tahlequah: Mondays, 8 a.m.⁠–⁠4:30 p.m.
    Who can use it
    Depends on household size, income, and expenses. You must be a U.S. citizen or qualified non-citizen, and some adults must meet work rules.
    Area served
    Oklahoma (statewide)

    Good to know: Apply online any time at okdhslive.org. The Tahlequah address is an Oklahoma Human Services access point inside the Oklahoma Works American Job Center. It does not issue EBT cards.

    Visit website for SNAP Food Benefits (Oklahoma Human Services)(external site)

    Last checked October 2026

  • Hands of Grace Warehouse (Zoë Institute)

    Warehouse that gives out food and household basics. Items vary but often include food, paper products, clothing, hygiene items, diapers, and household items.

    Phone
    Address
    18929 E. Bluebird Lane, Park Hill, OK 74451 (map, external site)
    Hours
    Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.⁠–⁠noon
    Who can use it
    You need a voucher from the Zoë Institute office before you visit. For a new voucher, bring a photo ID and proof of address.

    Good to know: The warehouse is behind Park Hill Baptist Church on Hwy 82 South. Get your voucher first at the Zoë Institute office, 407 Daisy Drive, Unit A, Tahlequah (Monday⁠–⁠Friday, 8 a.m.⁠–⁠5 p.m.).

    Visit website for Hands of Grace Warehouse (Zoë Institute)(external site)

    Last checked October 2026

  • Tahlequah Farmers Market

    Seasonal market where local farmers and small businesses sell fresh produce, baked goods, and other foods grown or made in northeast Oklahoma.

    Address
    200 E. Morgan St., Tahlequah, OK 74464 (map, external site)
    Hours
    Saturdays, 8 a.m.⁠–⁠noon, April through October
    Who can use it
    Open to everyone.

    Good to know: The market is under the pavilion across from Norris Park. It accepts SNAP EBT, and Double Up Oklahoma matches SNAP purchases up to $20 a day. Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits are also accepted.

    Visit website for Tahlequah Farmers Market(external site)

    Last checked October 2026

  • Tahlequah Feed My Sheep

    Volunteers serve a sit-down evening meal every Thursday. Guests are seated and served at their table, so there is no waiting in line.

    Phone
    Address
    301 W. Delaware St., Tahlequah, OK 74464 (map, external site)
    Hours
    Thursdays, 5⁠–⁠6 p.m.
    Who can use it
    Open to anyone who is hungry.

    Good to know: Meals are served in the Activities Building of Tahlequah First United Methodist Church. Use the south entrance.

    Visit website for Tahlequah Feed My Sheep(external site)

    Last checked October 2026

  • Tahlequah Day Center

    Day center that serves lunch every day of the week. It also offers showers, clothes, blankets, help getting IDs and birth certificates, and help finding other services.

    Phone
    Address
    309 S. Muskogee Ave., Tahlequah, OK 74464 (map, external site)
    Hours
    Lunch every day. Showers Monday⁠–⁠Friday, 9⁠–⁠11 a.m.
    Who can use it
    Focused on people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

    Good to know: Run by Zoë Institute. Call ahead to confirm hours.

    Visit website for Tahlequah Day Center(external site)

    Last checked October 2026