SOUP KITCHENS
Broad Street United Methodist Church – Manna Cafe
Location: 501 E. Broad St., Columbus
Phone: (614) 221-4571, Ext. 101
Service Description: Offers a sit-down evening meal/
Eligibility: Anyone.
Hours: Wednesdays, 5 p.m.-6 p.m.; Meals also provided
at varying times Monday, Tuesday and Thursday –
call ahead.
Intake process: Walk-in
Documents: No documents required
Central Community House
Location: 1150 E. Main St., Columbus
Phone: (614) 252-3157 (administrative)
Public transportation accessible
Service Description: Serves free, hot dinner to the
Near East community on the last Wednesday of each
month. Meals begin at 6 p.m., site closes at 7 p.m.
First come, first serve.
Eligibility: Must be Near East Side resident or Central
Community House volunteer. Must live in zip codes
43205 or 43206, preferably between the following
boundaries: South of Broad St., North of Whittier St.,
East of Nelson Rd., West of Parsons Ave.
Hours: Last Wednesday of each month, 6-7 p.m. No
meal served in Nov. and Dec.
Intake Process: Walk-in, then sign in.
Documents: No documents required
Church & Community Development for All People
Location: 946 Parsons Ave., Columbus
Phone: (614) 445-7342 (administrative)
Public transportation accessible
Service Description: Offers breakfast and dinner on a
weekly basis
Eligibility: Anyone
Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, 9:00
a.m.-1 p.m. (food is usually gone within 15-30
minutes)
Intake Process: Walk-in
Documents: Bring ID
Reeb Café (maintained by Community Development for
All People)
Location: 280 Reeb Ave., Columbus
Service Description: Give time for service as payment,
pay for your meal, and/or pay it forward for another
person’s meal.
Eligibility: Anyone
Hours: Lunch Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Intake Process: Walk-in
Documents: No documents required
Community Kitchen (of St. John’s Catholic)
Location: 640 S. Ohio Ave., Columbus
Phone: (614) 252-6428, Ext. 238
Public transportation accessible
Service Description: Provides hot breakfast and/or
lunch for community members in need
Eligibility: Anyone
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8-10 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.-12:35
p.m., Saturday: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Intake Process: Walk-in
Documents: No documents required
Feed My Sheep Ministries
Location: 2364 W. Broad St., Columbus
Phone: (614) 721-5414
Public transportation accessible
Service Description: Free meal
Eligibility: Anyone who will share in the meal, with
consideration for others
Hours: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-10 a.m.
Intake Process: Walk-in
Documents: No documents required
Jordan’s crossing
Location: 342 N. Hague Ave., Columbus
Phone: (614) 507-3246
Public Transportation accessible
Service Description: Sack lunch and hot lunch daily,
Eligibility: Based on need.
Hours: Sack lunch 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Hot lunch 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Intake Process: walk in
Documents: Not necessary at this time
Holy Family Church
Location: 57 S. Grubb St., Columbus
Phone: (614) 461-9444 (administrative)
Public transportation accessible
Service Description: Offers a daily hot meal to
community members.
Eligibility: Anyone
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:30 a.m.-noon
Intake Process: Walk-in. There is a dress code.
Guests should make sure skirts/shorts are worn to
the knee. All shirts must have sleeves.
Documents: No documents required
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Mt. Olivet Baptist Church – Hunger Outreach Soup Kitchen
Location: 428 E. Main St., Columbus
Phone: (614) 221-3446 (administrative)
Public transportation accessible
Service Description: Provides a lunch and articles of
clothing to those in need. Optional worship service
before the meal.
Eligibility: Anyone
Hours: Fridays, 11 a.m. -2 p.m. Optional worship
service begins at 11 a.m.
Intake Process: Walk-in
Documents: No documents required
Shiloh Baptist Church
Location: 720 Mt. Vernon Ave., Columbus
Phone: (614) 253-7946 (administrative)
Service Description: Offers a weekly free meal
Eligibility: Anyone
Hours: Saturdays, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Intake Process: Walk-in
Documents: No documents required
Short North Church New Life Community Outreach
Location: 25 W. Fifth Ave., Columbus
Phone: (614) 294-0134 (administrative)
Service Description: Provides a free cold or hot
breakfast and articles of clothing to those in need.
Offers a free sack lunch with breakfast on Sundays.
Eligibility: Anyone
Hours: Sundays, 7 a.m.-8 a.m.
Intake Process: Walk-in
Documents: No documents required
St John’s Evangelical United Church of Christ – The Largest Table
Location: 59 E. Mound St., Columbus
Phone: (614) 224-8634 (administrative)
Service Description: Provides a free weekly community
lunch and optional non-denominational communion
service at noon preceding lunch.
Eligibility: Anyone
Hours: Wednesdays, 12:20-1:30 p.m.
Intake Process: Walk-in
Documents: No documents required
Stowe Mission of Central Ohio
Location: 888 Parsons Ave., Columbus
Phone: (614) 445-8400 (administrative)
Public transportation accessible
Service Description: Offers an every weekday hot
lunch. Also have dental and vision programs by
appointment.
Eligibility: Anyone
Hours: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Intake Process: Walk-in
Documents: No documents required
Total Life Ministries
Location: 2260 E. Fifth Ave., Columbus
Phone: (614) 327-5396
Service Description: Offers a community dinner
Eligibility: Anyone
Hours: 2nd & 4th Saturday, 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
Intake Process: Walk-in
Documents: ID
AREA FOOD PANTRIES
All People’s Fresh Food Market
Location: 946 Parsons Ave., Columbus
Phone: (614) 445-7342
Service Description: Free fresh food – Produce, dairy,
healthy breads, and much more!
Eligibility: based on income eligibility.
Hours: Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Intake Process: Walk in and drive thru pick up
Documents: ID & proof of income.
Brice United Methodist Church
Location: 3160 Brice Rd., Brice
Phone: (614) 866-3025
Service Description: Offers 3-5 days food supply and
free breakfast. 1 visit per month. For emergency food
supplies (diapers, hygiene items) please phone
ahead.
Eligibility: Must be in these zip codes: 43068, 43147,
43110, 43109, 43125, 43207, 43232
Hours: Saturdays, 9-11:30 a.m.
Intake Process: Walk-in or drive thru (curbside service)
Documents: Need adult IDs, proof of current address
and healthcare card, Social Security card or birth
certificate for each child.
Broad Street Presbyterian Church
Location: 760 E. Broad St., Columbus
Phone: (614) 461-4557
Public transportation accessible
Service Description: Offers a choice food pantry.
Limited supplies of diapers may be available.
Eligibility: Households living in zip codes 43203, 43205,
43209, 43213 and 43215 are eligible to receive food
assistance once every 30 days. Other Franklin
County residents are eligible to receive a temporary
assistance package (no meat or milk) once. There
are also free farm markets offered for all Franklin
County residents in the summer. (Visit website for
specific dates.)
Hours: Pantry hours Monday-Friday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
(Doors open for sign-up from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.); 2nd
Saturday, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Intake Process: Drive thru (wait for volunteer to come to
your car) and pick up. Or walk thru (wait in garden for
volunteer to come to you). First come, first served.
Documents: Photo ID. Proof of address. ID for all
household members. (Medical cards, FCJFS print
out.)
Bishop Griffin Food Pantry
Location: 2875 East Livingston Ave., Columbus
Phone: (614) 338-8220
Service Description: food pantry
Eligibility: Serves zip codes: 43209, 43219, 43227,
43213, 43232
Hours: Wednesdays, 9-11:30 a.m., Fridays, 2-4:30 p.m.
Intake process: May vary due to protocols
Documents: Individuals will need to provide a piece of
mail & ID verifying service area zip code.
Canal Winchester Community Food Pantry
Location: 360 W. Waterloo St., Canal Winchester
Phone: (614) 834-4700 (administrative)
Service Description: Provides emergency food for the
residents of the Canal Winchester and Carroll School
districts. Clients can receive food twice per month.
Eligibility: Must be a Canal Winchester or Carroll
School District resident and live in the following zip
codes: 43110, 43112 and 43136.
Hours: Mondays and Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m.; 1st and 3rd
Wednesday, 1-3 p.m.; 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 4-6 p.m.
Intake Process: Telephone appointment only. Callers
should leave a voicemail with their name, phone
number and date they will be at the pantry. Clients
should then visit the pantry on that date. Calls will
most likely not be returned.
Documents: ID for everyone in the household. Proof of
address.
(Ministries of) Christian Assembly Church – Helping
Hands Food Pantry
Location: 4099 Karl Rd., Columbus
Phone: (614) 261-8440 (administrative)
Public transportation accessible
Service Description: Provides emergency food, 3-5 day
supply to those in need.
Eligibility: Residents in zip codes 43211, 43219, 43224,
43229 and 43231 that meet ODJFS income levels.
Hours: Saturdays, 9-11 a.m.; 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m.
Intake Process: Walk-in
Documents: Photo ID and current proof of address for
adults.
Christian Center Church Gahanna
Location: 298 South Rocky Fork Dr., Columbus
Phone: (614) 471-3036 (administrative)
Service Description: Provides a 3-day supply of
emergency food. Those within the primary zip codes
may visit once a month; all other zip codes may visit
once every 3 months.
Eligibility: All
Hours: 2nd and 3rd Saturday, 9-11 a.m.
Intake Process: Walk-in. First come, first served.
Documents: Proof of address and ID for everyone in the
household. Proof of all people in the household.
Clintonville-Beachwood Community Resources Center
Location: 14 W. Lakeview Ave., Columbus
Phone: (614) 268-8118
Public transportation accessible
Service Description: Offers 3-10 day supply per month.
Can meet special dietary needs, low sodium, diabetic
and religious dietary restrictions. Formula and baby
foods available. Can visit pantry twice per month.
Offers fresh produce every Wednesday.
Eligibility: Those who live in the zip codes 43214,
43220, 43221, 43210, 43235 and parts of 43202
(East to I-71, west to Olentangy River Rd., south to
Hudson St., north to Worthington). Service frequency
is on a case-by-case basis. Outside zip codes served
once only.
Hours: Monday-Friday Noon- 4 p.m.
Intake Process: Walk in
Documents: Photo ID. Proof of income and address.
Christ Cathedral Food pantry
Location: 3350 Alleghany Ave., Columbus
Phone: (614) 237-9495 or 714-282-3097
Service Description: Offers groceries
Eligibility: Based on need & availability
Hours: Thursdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
First Saturday of the month: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Intake Process: walk-in
Documents: Call ahead to check as this may change
during pandemic protocols.
Clinton Township (and community partners)
Location: 3820 Cleveland Ave., Columbus
Phone: (614) 471-1480
Service Description: Fresh Produce market
Eligibility: Need based
Hours: Check flyers, Facebook or website for dates and
times.
Intake Process: Drive through (but walkers and those
on bikes will be served). No appointment necessary.
Documents: Photo ID
Crossroads World Ministries
Location: 165 S Cypress Ave., Columbus
Phone: (614) 596-1524
Public transportation accessible
Service Description: Food give-a-way & clothing give a
ways (outside the Church).
Eligibility: Based on need
Hours: Every Friday, 4:30 p.m. until gone
Intake process: Walk up
Documents: No ID
Dublin Food Pantry
Location: 81 W. Bridge St., Dublin
Phone: (614) 889-6590 (administrative)
Service Description: Choice food pantry
Eligibility: Residents of Dublin School District.
Hours: Mondays, 5-7:15 p.m.; Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-11:40 a.m.; Thursdays, 4:30-6:15 p.m.
Intake Process: Walk-in
Documents: Photo ID and proof of address for adults.
ID and proof of address for children.
First Community Church – Heart to Heart
Location: 1320 Cambridge Blvd., Columbus
Phone: (614) 488-0681 (administrative)
Public transportation accessible
Service Description: Provides food pantry and offers
resources for other community services that may be
of assistance.
Eligibility: Anyone. Clients can visit once every 30 days.
Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Intake Process: Walk-in
Documents: Photo ID and piece of mail (or other proof
of residency) for each adult in the household.
First Pentecostal Gospel Church
Location: 421 Dakota Ave., Columbus
Phone: (614) 204-9557 (administrative)
Public transportation accessible
Service Description: Provides both perishable and nonperishable groceries.
Eligibility: Must live in zip codes: 43204, 43222, 43223,
or 43228.
Hours: Tuesdays, 11 a.m.
Pantry visits require assigned appointment time.
Intake Process: Clients must call (614) 204-9557 to
make appointment.
Documents: Photo ID and proof of residency for all
members of the household.
Gahanna Residents in Need (GRIN)
Location: 165 Granville St., Gahanna
Phone: (614) 214-4747
Service Description: Individuals are provided with a 5-
day supply of food for a family of four and may visit
the pantry once a month for nutritional assistance and
resource referrals. Up to two visits per month.
(For utility assistance please call to make appt.)
Eligibility: Residents of Gahanna-Jefferson School
District.
Hours: Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon;
Saturdays, 9-11 a.m.
1st and 3rd Tuesday, 6-8 p.m.
Intake Process: Walk-in
Documents: Ohio driver’s license/state ID with current
address. If not current address, client must provide a
recent piece of mail to prove address.
Gethsemane Lutheran Church
Location: 35 E. Stanton Ave., Columbus
Phone: (614) 885-4319 (administrative)
Public transportation accessible
Service Description: Choice pantry offers 3-10 day
supply per month. Can meet special dietary needs
such as low sodium, diabetic and religious dietary
restrictions. Formula and baby foods may be
available.
Eligibility: Those who live in the zip codes 43214,
43220, 43221, 43229 and parts of 43202 (East to I71, west to Olentangy River, south to Hudson St,
north to Worthington). Service frequency is on a
case-by-case basis. Will serve those outside of zip
codes only once.
Hours: Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
Intake Process: Walk-in &/or drive thru (volunteer will
come to car)
Documents: Photo ID. Proof of income. Proof of
address.
Gladden Community House
Location: 318 S. Glenwood Ave., Columbus
Phone: (614) 221-7801 (administrative)
Service Description: Provides emergency food
assistance including a three-day supply of food and
free daily bread and produce. Deliveries are available
to seniors who are homebound.
Eligibility: Must be a resident of zip codes: 43222,
43223 or 43215 (west of the river). Individuals are
eligible to receive food once every month.
Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 9
a.m.-3 p.m.; Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m.
Intake Process: Telephone. Walk-in.
Documents: Photo ID. Proof of income. Proof of
address (mail addressed to client, less than 30 days
old). Identification for all household members. Social
Security cards or birth certificates for children.
Notes: Delivers to homebound, seniors, or disabled
individuals. Must show doctor’s statement. Must call
(614) 221-7801 between 9 a.m.-2 p.m. to schedule it.
Greater Groveport Food Pantry
Location: 4574 Madison Ln., Columbus
Phone: (614) 836-7652 (administrative)
Service Description: Emergency food
Eligibility: Residents of Groveport Madison School
District.
Hours: Clients must call by noon on Wednesday to
obtain a referral for Thursday. Thursdays 4-7 p.m.
Intake Process: Clients must telephone for
appointment.
Documents: Proof of residency. Pantry will advise if
other documents are needed.
Grove City Food Pantry
Location: 2710 Columbus Street, Grove City
Phone: (614) 871-2588
Service Description: Customers must make an
appointment and schedule their pickup in advance
thru LSS 211 Central Ohio. Please dial 211 to reach
them.
Eligibility: 43123, 43126, 43146, 43119 appointment
only.
Hours: Monday-Friday, noon-2 p.m.
Intake Process: Customers must make an appointment
and schedule their pick-up in advance through LSS
211 Central Ohio. (Dial 211 to reach them).
Documents: (Please check when making appointment
for ID requirements).
Heart to Heart Food Pantry
Location: 1944 W. First Ave., Grandview, OH 43212
(First Community Church)
Phone: (614) 488-0681
Service Description: Offers a food pantry
Eligibility: Anyone in need of food.
Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Intake Process: One visit per month
Documents: ID
Westside Free Store Ministries
Location: 61 S Powell Ave. Columbus
Phone: (614) 351-5480
Service Description: Offers free lunch. Also provides
clothing and small household items.
Eligibility: Anyone in need of food.
Hours: Mondays 9:30-11:45 a.m., Thursdays 3-5:15
p.m., Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Intake Process: One visit per month.
Documents: ID
Hilliard Food Pantry
Location: 4410 Cemetery Rd. Hilliard, OH 43026
Phone: (614) 363-4159
Service Description:
Eligibility: serves zip codes: 43026, 43228, 43221,
43016, 43119, 43204
Hours: Tuesdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wednesdays 2-4 p.m.
Thursdays 6-8 p.m.
Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Intake Process: Two Visits per month
Utility assistance is also available once every 12
months.
Inprem Holistic Community Resource Center
Location: 5757 Karl Rd., Columbus, OH 43229
Phone: (614) 516-1812 or (614) 747-9265
Service Description: Offers a daily food pantry
Eligibility: Anyone
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. &
2-7 p.m.
Wednesday & Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. & 2-6 p.m.
Intake Process: Telephone for appointment.
Documents: Photo ID and proof of address for adults.
Offers free community clothing closet & furniture third sat
each month. (Call for apt).
Jordan’s Crossing
Location: 342 N. Hague Ave., Columbus
Phone: (614) 507-3246
Public Transportation accessible
Service Description: Sack lunch and hot lunch daily,
Eligibility: Based on need.
Hours: Sack lunch 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Hot lunch 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Intake Process: walk in
Documents: Not necessary at this time
Kroger Community Pantry
Location: 3960 Brookham Dr., Columbus, OH 43123
Service Description: All zip codes served. (In case of
inclement or severe weather, the Kroger community
food pantry may delay opening, pause service, or
close early as the pantry is currently operating with a
drive-in model).
Hours:
Mondays, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
Tuesdays, 9.30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and 5:30-8 p.m.
Wednesdays, 9.30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. & 5:30-8 p.m.
Thursdays, 9.30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. & 5:30-8pm.
Fridays, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-3.30 p.m.
Intake Process: Walk-in only; no appointment
necessary/drive in.
Documents: None listed
Leave a Mark Church Food Pantry
Location: 4818 Parsons Avenue
Phone: (614) 491-5262
Service Descriptions: emergency food
Eligibility: Services available to Leave a Mark and
Hamilton Local School District residents
Hours: 1st & 3rd Saturday of every month 10 a.m.-noon
Intake Process: Walk in
Documents: proof of home address (utility bill and
income)
Livingston United Methodist Church
Location: 200 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus
Phone: (614) 560-0377
Service Description: Food pantry that offers an
emergency supply of 3-5 days’ worth of food.
Eligibility: Residents of 43205, 43206 or 43215.
Hours: Last Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday of each
month, 9-11:30 a.m.
Intake Process: Walk-in
Documents: ID for each household member. Current
proof of address (within last 90 days)
Lutheran Social Services South Side Food Pantry
To place an order: LSSfoodpantries.org or call
877-LSS-MEALS (577-6325) between 10 a.m. and 2
p.m.
Location: 1460 S. Champion Ave., Columbus
Phone: (614) 443-5130
Service Description: Choice food pantry. Clients can
return once a month for full assistance and/or weekly
for bread and produce only. During pandemic,
clients receive a standard pre-packed box of food.
Eligibility: Anyone-scheduled full shop appointment
pick-ups & produce walk-ins.
Hours: Monday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
First and third Saturdays of each month, 10 a.m.-
12 p.m.
Intake Process: Referral from Hands-on Central Ohio,
(614) 341-2282, or can be accessed online. If
emergency, walk-in can obtain bread and produce,
until referral is received.
Documents: Picture ID for each adult. Birth certificate,
health insurance or Social Security card for each
child. Proof of income.
Lutheran Social Services Food Panty Westside
To place an order: LSSfoodpantries.org or call
877-LSS-MEALS (577-6325) between 10 a.m. and 2
p.m.
Service Description: Choice food truck distribution.
Clients can return once a month for full assistance
and/or weekly for bread and produce only. During
pandemic, clients receive a standard pre-packed
box of food
Locations: Glenwood Community Center
1888 S. Fairmont Ave., Columbus
Hours: Fridays, 1 p.m.-2 p.m.
Intake Process: Best accessed online. If emergency
walk-in, can obtain bread and produce until online
order received. Need to schedule online or call at
least 48 hours in advance.
Eligibility: Franklin County
Documents: Picture ID for each adult. Birth certificate,
health insurance or Social Security card for each
child. Proof of income.
Lutheran Social Services Delaware County Food
Pantry
To place an order: LSSfoodpantries.org or call
877-LSS-MEALS
Location: 11050 Fancher Rd. Westerville
Service Description: Choice food pantry. Clients can
return once a month for full assistance and/or weekly
for bread and produce only.
Eligibility: Anyone
Hours: The second Thursday of each month 12-2 p.m.
Intake Process: Referral from Hands-on Central
Ohio, (614) 341-2282, or can be accessed online. If
emergency walk-in can obtain bread and produce
until referral is received.
Documents: Picture ID for each adult. Birth certificate,
health insurance or Social Security card for each
child. Proof of income.
Meredith Temple Church of God in Christ
Location: 1158 Mount Vernon Ave., Columbus
Phone: (614) 622-9482
Service Description: Walk-in food pantry
Eligibility: Franklin County
Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or
until food is gone. Can come once per month.
Intake Process: Walk-in
Documents: Ask you to sign, name, address, etc.
Mid-Ohio Foodbank- Kroger Community Pantry
Location: 3960 Brookham Dr., Columbus, OH 43123
Service Description: All zip codes served. (In case of
inclement or severe weather, the Kroger community
food pantry may delay opening, pause service, or
close early as the pantry is currently operating with a
drive-in model).
Hours:
Mondays, 5:30-8 p.m.
Tuesdays, 9.30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. & 5:30-8 p.m.
Wednesday, 9.30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. & 5:30-8 p.m.
Thursdays, 9.30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. & 5:30-8 p.m.
Fridays, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-3.30 p.m.
Intake Process: Walk-in only; no appointment
necessary/drive in.
Documents: None listed
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
Location: 428 E. Main St., Columbus
Phone: (614) 221-3446 (administrative)
Public transportation accessible
Service Description: Provides grab and go lunches
Eligibility: Must live in zip codes 43205, 43206 or
- Clients can come once a month.
Hours: 2
nd and 4th Wednesday, 10 a.m.-noon
Intake Process: Walk-in
Documents: Photo ID for each member of home,
electric and/or gas bill.
Neighborhood Services Inc.
Location: 1950 N. Fourth St., Suite J, Columbus
Phone: (614) 297-0592 (administrative)
Service Description: Offers a choice food pantry.
Provides a seven day supply of food.
Eligibility: Residents living in zip codes 43201, 43202,
43210 and 43211 are eligible to receive food
assistance one time each month. Outside of those zip
codes, one can visit once a year.
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Intake Process: Walk-in, drive & pick-ups. (Third party
pick-ups are not accepted.) Can also deliver upon
online request.
https://www.neighborhoodservicesinc.org/delivery
Deliveries only once per month for the following zip
codes: 43201, 43202, 43210, 43211, 43220 or 43221
Documents: Current proof of address. Photo ID for all
adults. Health insurance cards, Social Security cards
or birth certificates for anyone under age 18. Franklin
County Department JFS documentation is not
acceptable. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic,
monthly produce will be cancelled until further
notice. Fresh produce can be obtained by request
during pantry visit. Clothing store also
temporarily halting service.
NNEMAP (Near Northside Emergency Material
Assistance Program)
Location: 677 E. 11th Ave., Columbus
Phone: (614) 297-0533
Service Description: Provides three day food supply &
some toiletries. Clients can come twice per month.
Eligibility: 43201, 43211, 43215
Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9 a.m.-Noon
Intake Process: Walk-ins
Documents: Photo ID and proof of residence for adults.
(Also provide proof of each child in household)
New Salem Baptist Church
Location: 2956 Cleveland Ave., Columbus
Phone: (614) 267-2536
Service Description: Offers three-day supply of food
per size of household
Eligibility: Franklin County
Hours: Wednesday, 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Friday, 10-11 a.m.
Intake Process: Prefer client call-ahead to Hands on
Central Ohio at (614) 341-2282 for an
appointment. Walk-ins also accepted.
Documents: Need picture ID for each adult and current
proof of address.
Directions: Best accessed from the intersection of
Cleveland Ave. & Agler Rd. The tan house sits on
Agler Rd. between North Cleveland Ave. &
Westerville Rd. Entry for the pantry is the front door.
Please do not park on the street or in the driveway.
All clients should park in the parking lot to access the
Food Pantry through the fenced gate.
Northside Food Pantry (of Vineyard Church)
Location: 4664 Cleveland Ave., Columbus
Phone: (614) 259-5441 (administrative)
Service Description: Clients are eligible to receive food
once a month. (If building is closed, pantry distribution
will be in parking lot).
Eligibility: Client must live in 43224, 43229 or 43231.
If you are a member or attender of Vineyard
Columbus, please contact Rhodie Shreve, at above
number, for a pantry pass, if you do not live in the zip
code areas or if you are a member/attender and need
to request additional visits beyond the once a month
regular visits.
Hours: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Intake Process: Walk-in
Documents: Photo ID and proof of address for adults.
Birth certificates or Social Security or health ID for
children. If you do not live in theses zip codes, we can
serve you one time.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Pantry
Locations: 197 E. Gay Street, Columbus & 409 Industry
Drive, Columbus
Phone: Food pantry appointments can be made by
calling Hands on Central Ohio at (614) 341-2282.
Hours: Tuesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday and
Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Service Description: Pre-packaged food boxes
Eligibility: (Based on need, call to check for updates)
Intake Process: Walk up or drive to pick up.
Documents: ID
Power of Prayer
Location: 2155 Curtis St., Columbus
Phone: (614) 449-2342 (administrative)
Service Description: Provides a five-day supply of
food. Serves households once per month.
Eligibility: Will accept any Franklin County zip codes.
Hours: Saturdays, 1-4 p.m.
Intake Process: Hands-on Central Ohio referral or call
ahead if possible. If walk-in, must arrive before 3:30
p.m.
Documents: Picture ID for anyone over 18 years. Birth
certificate, Social Security card or health insurance
card for any child in household. Proof of income.
Reynoldsburg Helping Hands
Location: 7356 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg
Phone: (614) 868-9394 (administrative)
Service Description: Provides boxed supply of
emergency food.
Eligibility: Reynoldsburg School District residents only.
Clients may visit the pantry every other month.
Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and
Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon
Intake Process: Telephone for appointment. No walkins. Clients must call, leave a voicemail message and
then wait for a return call from the pantry.
Documents: Recent utility bill, mail or lease for adults.
Children also need to be verified with some form of
ID.
Second Baptist Church – Bread Basket Food Pantry
Location: 186 N. 17th St., Columbus
Phone: (614) 253-4313 (administrative)
Public transportation accessible
Service Description: Offers walk-in emergency food.
Food supplies are limited and are available primarily
to residents of the 43203 zip code.
Eligibility: Anyone
Hours: 4
th Saturday of the month, 10 a.m.-Noon.
Intake Process: Walk-in
Documents: Photo ID for adults, proof of address and
health card, Social Security card or birth certificates
for each child.
St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church
Location: 1573 Elaine Rd., Columbus (pantry is behind
the church)
Phone: (614) 237-1745 Administration
Public transportation accessible
Service Description: Offers a walk-in food pantry
Clients can receive food once every 28 days
. Church will be hosting Produce Market at Holy
Spirit Parish Friday, January 8. Distribution from
3-5 p.m.
Eligibility: Residents of 43227, 43232 or 43213
Hours: Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m.
Intake Process: Walk-in
Documents: Photo ID and proof of address for person
picking up food. Must also provide names and
birthdates of any other household members.
Southside Ministry Food Pantry (Open days)
Location: 225 E Gates St., Columbus
Phone: (614) 444-1669
Service Description: Pre-boxed Food distribution on
site.
Dates & Hours: Call for dates and times.
Eligibility: Registration required onsite. Clients must
arrive 15 minutes prior to closing time AND be
registered with Hands On Central Ohio.
Intake Process: Clients are asked to stay in their cars
throughout registration and food distribution. Clients
without cars (walk ups) will be served near the front of
St. Paul Church on the lawn.
St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church
Location: 166 Woodland Ave., Columbus
Phone: (614) 253-2771 (administrative)
Service Description: Offers a walk-in food pantry.
Eligibility: Residents of 43203 or 43205. Clients can
visit the pantry once per month.
Hours: Wednesdays and Thursdays, noon-1:45 p.m.
Closed the first Wednesday of the month.
Produce Day: Holy Parish Church Friday: 3-5 p.m.
Intake Process: Walk-in. Third party pick-up needs
pick-up identification and a note authorizing pick-up.
First-time visitors are directed to verify household
(with documentation) at another location. Once
verified, they may then visit the pantry.
Documents: Photo ID and proof of address (bill or lease
preferred) for adults. ID also for children.
St. Stephen’s Community House
Location: 1500 E.17th Ave., Columbus
Phone: (614) 294-6347 (administrative)
Public transportation accessible
Service Description: Provides 3-5 days of emergency
food. During pandemic protocols, clients can use
pantry once per week, (normally, once per month).
Pre-boxed food items will be distributed.
Eligibility: Must reside in one of the following zip codes:
43201, 43211, 43219, 43224, 43229, 43230, 43231
or 43081- but during pandemic protocols, all zip
codes are accepted.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, noon-3 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday, 3-6 p.m.
Intake Process: Walk-in/drive up. Does not usually
permit third party pick-ups without verification of
referral. Numbers will begin to be handed out 30
minutes before pantry opening.
Documents: During pandemic protocols, ID will be
requested but is not required. Normally what is
required: Adults: Current driver’s license, state ID or
other picture ID. If address on ID is not current,
guests must bring current utility bill or lease.
Children: Need health insurance card, FCDJFS
profile, letter from school, birth certificate, lease
agreement, or Social Security card. All documents
must have child’s name and address.
Temple of Faith Church of the Living God – RJ Hairston, Sr. Pantry
Location: 1441 Brentnell Ave., Columbus
Phone: (614) 252-6228
Service Description: Provides food, clothing, toiletries,
and household products to the Brentnell community
and surrounding neighborhoods.
Eligibility: Anyone. Clients can visit pantry twice per
month.
Hours: Tuesday, 6-7:30 p.m. 2nd and 4th Saturday, 11
a.m.-12:30 p.m. Also, free lunch every 4th Saturday,
noon-2 p.m. On Saturdays, client must call by 9 a.m.
for an appointment.
Intake Process: Telephone. Appointment required.
Documents: Photo ID and proof of address for adults.
Birth certificates for children.
Total Life Ministries
Location: 2260 E. Fifth Ave., Columbus
Phone: (614) 327-5396
Service Description: Offers a community dinner
Eligibility: Anyone
Hours: 2nd & 4th Saturday, 2-4 p.m.
Intake Process: Walk-in
Documents: ID
Victory Ministries
Location: 3964 E. Main St., Whitehall
Phone: (614) 252-2500
Service Description: Food pantry, free medical clinic,
free clothing store, literacy program, and ministry to
help clients grow in relationship to Christ.
Eligibility: All Franklin County zip codes.
Hours: Tuesday- Friday, noon-3 p.m.
Intake Process: Telephone. Appointment required.
Vineyard Church of Columbus – Fruit of the Vine
Location: 181 E. Fifth Ave., Columbus
Phone: (614) 259-5441
Service Description: Offers a pancake breakfast and a
choice pantry. Clients may receive food once a
month.
Eligibility: Residents in 43201 zip code. Residents of
other zip codes can receive food one time.
Hours: Sat., 8:30-11:30 a.m. Food pickups 9:30-11:30
a.m.
Documents: Must bring ID for all family members.
Acceptable documents include: driver’s license,
current bill with address, welfare card, medical card,
birth certificate or school records.
Worthington Resource Center Pantry
Location: 6700 Huntley Rd., Columbus
Phone: (614) 985-1766 (administrative)
Service Description: Administers a choice pantry that
offers a three-day supply of emergency food. Serves
up to 80 households per day. During the
coronavirus outbreak, clients receive pre-packed
bags of food. Once clients reach top of service
line, requests for meat, eggs, diapers, and other
items can be made.
Eligibility: Must live in zip codes 43016, 43065, 43081,
43085, 43229, 43235 or 43240. Each household may
be served twice per month. Resident income must be
below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.
Hours: Monday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Wednesday, 3-7 p.m.
Thursday, 3 p.m.-5 p.m.3rd & 4th Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon
All other Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon for produce &
bread quick shop
Intake Process: Walk-in & drive up for pick up.
Documents: New clients must provide ID for each
member of the household. Photo ID (driver’s license
or state ID) for adults. Birth certificates, Social
Security cards or school IDs for children. Proof of
current address (lease or utility bills received by mail).
Clients already registered are expected to provide a
photo ID and proof of address at every visit.
Disclaimer:- The provider of this resource list assumes no responsibility
for the accuracy of the information. This does not represent all the
pantries and meals available in the area. The data includes selfreported and third party-reported information understood to be current and complete for each site as of March 2022.