Find Food Resources

Find Food & Essential Resources

Help Is Closer Than You Think

Whether you need groceries, a warm meal, a healthy after-school snack for your child, or meal delivery for a senior, Columbus has you covered.
Use the directory below to find free or low-cost food options throughout the city. You can search by ZIP code, region, or program type.

North Columbus

Total Life Ministries

Address: 2260 E. Fifth Ave.
Phone: (614) 327-5396
Service: Prepacked food box
Hours: 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 2–4 p.m.
Eligibility: Open to all
Intake: Walk-in
Documents: Photo ID

Christian Assembly Church – Helping Hands Pantry

Address: 4099 Karl Rd.
Phone: (614) 261-8440
Service: 3–5 day supply of emergency food
Hours: Saturdays 9–11 a.m., 2nd & 4th Tues 5:30–7 p.m.
Eligibility: Zip codes 43211, 43219, 43224, 43229, 43231
Documents: Photo ID and proof of address

Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resource Center

Address: 14 W. Lakeview Ave.
Phone: (614) 268-8118
Service: 3–10 day supply of food + fresh produce Wednesdays
Hours: Mon–Fri 12–4 p.m.
Eligibility: Zip codes 43235, 43085, 43229, 43224, 43214, 43220, 43221, 43202, 43211, 43201
Documents: Photo ID, proof of income and address

Neighborhood Services, Inc.

Address: 1950 N. Fourth St.
Phone: (614) 297-0592
Service: Choice food pantry
Hours: Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Eligibility: All Franklin County
Intake: Appointment via LSS 211 (614) 221-2255

NNEMAP (Near Northside Emergency Material Assistance Program)

Address: 677 E. 11th Ave.
Phone: (614) 297-0533
Service: 3-day food supply and toiletries
Hours: Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–12 p.m.; Thurs 3–6 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Eligibility: All zip codes
Intake: Walk-in or delivery for disabled/seniors via wefeedcbus.org/delivery

 

South Columbus

All People’s Fresh Food Market

Address: 946 Parsons Ave.
Phone: (614) 445-7342
Service: Free fresh produce, dairy, and healthy food options
Hours: Tues–Fri 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Intake: Walk-in or drive-thru

Leave A Mark Church Food Pantry

Address: 4818 Parsons Ave.
Phone: (614) 491-5262
Service: Emergency food pantry
Hours: 1st & 3rd Sat, 8–11 a.m.
Eligibility: Hamilton Local School District residents

Southside Ministry Food Pantry

Address: 225 E. Gates St.
Phone: (614) 444-1669
Service: Pre-boxed food distribution
Hours: Last full week of the month, Mon/Wed/Fri 12–2:30 p.m.
Eligibility: 43204, 43205, 43206, 43207, 43223, 43232

Grove City Food Pantry

Address: 2710 Columbus St.
Phone: (614) 871-2588
Service: Choice pantry (by appointment)
Hours: Mon–Thurs, 12–2 p.m.
Eligibility: 43123, 43126, 43146, 43119

East Columbus

Broad Street Presbyterian Church

Address: 760 E. Broad St.
Phone: (614) 461-4557
Service: Choice food pantry + limited diapers
Hours: Mon–Fri, 9–10:30 a.m.
Eligibility: 43203, 43205, 43209, 43213, 43215

Mt. Vernon AME Food Pantry

Address: 1147 Mount Vernon Ave.
Phone: (614) 253-4323
Service: 3–5 day food supply
Hours: Wed 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Eligibility: Open to all

Bishop Griffin Food Pantry

Address: 2867 E. Livingston Ave.
Phone: (614) 338-8220
Service: Food, diaper program, and community store
Hours: Wed 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; Fri 12–4 p.m.
Eligibility: 43209, 43219, 43227, 43213, 43232

Reeb Café (Mid-Ohio Food Collective)

Address: 280 Reeb Ave.
Hours: Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Service: Pay what you can or volunteer meal model

West Columbus

Gladden Community House

Address: 318 S. Glenwood Ave.
Phone: (614) 228-2498
Service: Emergency 3-day food supply + diapers
Hours: Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–2:45 p.m.
Eligibility: Zip codes 43222, 43223, 43215

Hilltop Community Kitchen

Address: 2622 Sullivant Ave.
Service: Weekly hot meal to go
Hours: Sat 1:30–3 p.m.

Hilliard Food Pantry

Address: 3691 Main St. (Warehouse 839)
Phone: (614) 363-4159
Service: Choice pantry
Hours: Tues 10–12:30; Wed 2–4; Thurs 5:30–7:30; Sat 9–1

Heart to Heart Food Pantry

Address: 1320 Cambridge Blvd.
Phone: (614) 488-0681
Service: Drive-thru food pantry
Hours: Tues & Thurs, 9–12

Central Columbus

Broad Street United Methodist Church – Manna Café

Address: 501 E. Broad St.
Hours: Wed 5–6 p.m.
Service: Sit-down evening meal

Community Kitchen (St. John’s Catholic)

Address: 640 S. Ohio Ave.
Hours: Mon–Fri Breakfast 8:30–10 a.m.; Lunch 10:30–12:30 p.m.

St. Dominic’s Church

Address: 451 N. 20th St.
Service: Hot meals Mon/Wed/Fri mornings and afternoons
Eligibility: Franklin County residents

Bread of Life Pantry (New Salem Baptist Church)

Address: 1800 Agler Rd.
Phone: (614) 884-6200
Service: 3-day supply per household size
Hours: 2nd & 4th Sat 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

After-School Snacks – Columbus Metropolitan Library

Free After-School Snacks Program. Offered in partnership with Children’s Hunger Alliance. Each snack includes a fruit, vegetable, protein, grain, and milk.

Branch Address Hours
Barnett Branch 3227 E. Livingston Ave. Mon–Fri 3:30–4:30
Sat 2:30–3:00
Driving Park Branch 1422 E. Livingston Ave. Mon–Sat 4:15–4:45
Linden Branch 2223 Cleveland Ave. Mon–Fri 3:00–4:30
Northern Lights Branch 4093 Cleveland Ave. Mon–Fri 3:00–4:30
Hilltop Branch 511 S. Hague Ave. Mon–Fri 3:30–4:30
South High Branch 3540 S. High St. Mon–Fri 3:00–4:30
Karl Road Branch 5590 Karl Rd. Mon–Fri 3:30–4:30
Shepard Branch 850 N. Nelson Rd. Mon–Fri 3:00–4:30
Main Library 96 S. Grant Ave. Mon–Fri 3:00–5:00
Whitehall Branch 4445 E. Broad St. Mon–Fri 3:30–4:30

 

Point of Distribution (POD) & Community Support Sites

Helping Families During the SNAP Benefit Delay

To make sure Columbus families have access to healthy food and essential items during the federal SNAP benefit delays, the City of Columbus, in partnership with Columbus Public Health, Recreation and Parks, and Mid-Ohio Food Collective (MOFC), is hosting Point of Distribution (POD) centers at city recreation centers and Mobile Produce Market sites.

Each POD will distribute:

  • Frozen meals
  • Fresh produce
  • Shelf-stable groceries
  • Toiletries, hygiene products, and diapers

Representatives will also be available on-site to help residents enroll in:

  • Utility bill discount programs
  • The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
  • Other community services and benefits

Hours: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cost: All items are free for Columbus residents and SNAP recipients.
Questions: Call 311 or email publichealth@columbus.gov

Upcoming POD Locations & Dates

Date Location Address
Glenwood Recreation Center 1888 Fairmont Ave.
Scioto-Southland Recreation Center 3901 Parsons Ave.
Linden Recreation Center 1350 Briarwood Ave.
Far East Recreation Center 826 Lattimer Dr.
Recreation and Parks’ after-school programs will continue providing afternoon meals to youth participants citywide.

City Waste & Reuse Centers – Public Food Drop-Off

Residents who would like to donate non-perishable food, hygiene items, or household goods can drop them off during normal business hours.
All collected items will go directly to MOFC and the City’s POD sites.

Site Address Hours
Alum Creek Waste & Reuse Convenience Center 2100 Alum Creek Dr., Columbus, OH 43207 Tuesday – Saturday
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Georgesville Waste & Reuse Convenience Center 1550 Georgesville Rd., Columbus, OH 43228 Tuesday – Saturday
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Please donate non-perishable food only and label bags “SNAP Response.”

Recreation Centers & Community Partners

  • Columbus Recreation and Parks Department – continuing after-school meal service for enrolled participants.
  • Columbus City Schools – distributing packaged meals and shelf-stable food for students and families.
  • Children’s Hunger Alliance – providing 1,500 meal boxes through after-school programs.
  • Lifecare Alliance – distributing frozen meals and snacks through Mobile Produce Markets.

Together, these partners are ensuring families, children, and seniors across Columbus stay nourished during this critical period.

City Support at a Glance

  • $500,000 grant to Mid-Ohio Food Collective (+ matching $500,000 from Franklin County)
  • $2 million in emergency rental assistance through the Resilient Housing Initiative → Apply at rentful614.com
  • Utility Discount Programs: one-time bill credit ($65 water / $50 power) + ongoing 25% discounts → Apply at columbus.gov/payassist or call 614-645-8276
  • COTA 50% fare discount for SNAP recipients → Enroll at 33 N. High St., Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

How to Help

  • Donate food or personal care items at POD or Waste & Reuse Centers
  • Volunteer at a local food pantry or Mid-Ohio Food Collective site
  • Make a financial contribution directly to MOFC
  • City employees may volunteer up to four work hours in November to support these efforts

Senior Meal Delivery (Franklin County Office on Aging)

Franklin County residents 60 years and older can receive home-delivered meals through Senior Options.

Online Resources

Notes & Updates

This directory is updated regularly by Columbus Public Health – Neighborhood Social Work.
Call ahead before visiting a pantry or meal site to confirm current hours and requirements.
For corrections, email publichealth@columbus.gov.

 

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