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.

West Side Food Pantries

West Side Food Pantries
Pantry Address Hours Eligibility & Notes
Hoge Memorial Presbyterian 2930 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43204
614-276-5433		 Last two consecutive Tuesdays & Wednesdays
12 p.m.–1:30 p.m.		 Serves ZIPs 43204, 43223 & 43228. Photo ID and proof of address required. Up to 50 clients per day. Once per month.
Holy Family Church Soup Kitchen & Food 588 W. Gay St., Columbus, OH 43215
614-221-4323		 Monday – Friday
10 a.m.–12 p.m.		 Serves ZIPs 43215, 43222, 43223, 43204, 43228, 43123 & 43119. Adult ID and child docs required (birth certificate or medical card) + proof of address.
Lower Lights Church Pantry 1066 Bellows Ave., Columbus, OH 43223
614-228-1262		 Monday 5–7 p.m.
Thursday 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.		 Produce orders once per week; full pantry appointments once per month. Photo ID required. Appointment needed for full pantry visits.
Crossroads UMC Food Pantry 1100 S. Hague Ave., Columbus, OH 43204
614-274-4920		 Tuesday 4 p.m.
Wednesday 11 a.m.		 Serves ZIPs 43204 & 43223. Bring photo ID for each person and utility bill showing address. Limits to 30 people or 1 hour of service.
Glenwood UMC 2833 Valleyview Dr., Columbus, OH 43204
614-274-8469		 Sunday 8 a.m. Free community breakfast every Sunday. No eligibility requirements.
Crossroads World Ministries 165 S. Cypress Ave., Columbus, OH 43222
614-596-1524		 Friday 4:30 p.m. until gone Based on need. Pre-signup required by calling at 1 p.m.
Gladden Community House 318 S. Glenwood Ave., Columbus, OH 43223
614-228-2498		 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 11 a.m.–2:45 p.m.
Wed 11 a.m.–1:45 p.m.		 ZIPs 43222, 43223, 43204, 43228 & 43215 (west of Scioto). Once per month for full shop; anyone in need served once. Home delivery for seniors and disabled in 43222, 43223, 43215. Call to schedule.
Heart to Heart Food Pantry 1320 Cambridge Blvd., Columbus, OH 43212
614-488-0681		 Tuesday & Thursday 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Drive-thru or walk-in open choice. No ZIP code limits. No documents required. Visit once every 30 days.
Hilliard Food Pantry 3691 Main St., Warehouse 839, Hilliard, OH 43026
614-363-4159		 Tue 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Wed 2–4 p.m.
Thu 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Sat 9 a.m.–1 p.m.		 ZIPs 43026, 43228, 43221, 43016, 43002, 43119 & 43204. Photo ID and proof of address required. Twice per month. Bring reusable bags.
Our Lady of Guadalupe 409 Industry Dr., Columbus, OH 43204
614-341-2282		 Wednesday & Thursday Call Hands on Central Ohio (614-341-2282) for appointments. Pre-packaged food boxes. Walk-up or drive-up. Photo ID required.

North Side Food Pantries

North Side Food Pantries
Pantry Address Hours Eligibility & Notes
NNEMAP Food Pantry 677 E. 11th Ave., Columbus, OH 43211
614-297-0533		 Mon–Wed 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Thu 3–6 p.m.		 Serves all ZIP codes. ID and proof of address required. Visit once per week. Fresh produce and household items available.
Neighborhood Services, Inc. 1950 N. 4th St.
Columbus, Ohio 43201
(Cross streets: 18th & 19th)

(614) 297-0592

 Sunday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Monday–Thursday 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Closed Friday & Saturday

Scheduling opens one hour before service time. Appointments can only be made in person on a first-come, first-served basis.

Serving ZIP codes: 43201, 43202, 43210, 43211, 43212, 43219, 43220, 43221, 43224, 43229
Overcomers Christian Center 4743 Karl Rd., Columbus, OH 43229
614-433-3002		 2nd & 4th Saturdays
10 a.m.–12 p.m.		 Serves ZIPs 43229, 43231, and 43085. Bring photo ID. No appointment needed.
The Dream Center 38 W. Greenwood Ave., Columbus, OH 43201
614-547-3138		 Tuesday & Thursday
9 a.m.–12 p.m.		 Serves all ZIPs. ID preferred but not required. Offers produce, hygiene, and meal kits.
Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center 14 W. Lakeview Ave., Columbus, OH 43202
614-268-3539		 Tue, Thu, Fri 12–3 p.m.
Wed 4–7 p.m.		 Serves ZIPs 43202, 43214, and 43224. Bring photo ID and proof of address. Delivery for seniors and disabled clients.
Broadway United Methodist Church 501 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
614-221-9552		 Tuesday & Thursday
12–2 p.m.		 Serves ZIPs 43201, 43211, and 43215. Photo ID required. Once per month per household.

South Side Food Pantries

South Side Food Pantries
Pantry Address Hours Eligibility & Notes
Reeb Avenue Center – Reeb Café 280 Reeb Ave., Columbus, OH 43207
614-785-7015		 Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Free community meals; no documentation required. Open to all ZIPs.
Stowe Mission 888 Parsons Ave., Columbus, OH 43206
614-445-8400		 Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Free hot lunch; walk-in service; no eligibility restrictions.
Holy Rosary/St. John Food Pantry 660 S. Ohio Ave., Columbus, OH 43205
614-252-5926		 Tuesday & Thursday
10 a.m.–12 p.m.		 Serves ZIPs 43205 and 43206. Photo ID required. Once per month. Walk-in welcome.
South Side Roots Café (Mid-Ohio Food Collective) 280 Reeb Ave., Columbus, OH 43207
614-277-3663		 Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Free or pay-what-you-can meals. No eligibility restrictions.
New Horizons Christian Church Pantry 2100 Williams Rd., Columbus, OH 43207
614-497-3456		 Wednesday 5–7 p.m. Serves ZIPs 43207 and nearby. Bring photo ID and proof of address.

Far East Food Pantries

Far East Food Pantries
Pantry Address Hours Eligibility & Notes
Bishop Griffin Resource Center 2875 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, OH 43209
614-338-8220		 Tue & Thu 9–11 a.m.
Wed 3–5 p.m.		 Serves ZIPs 43209, 43227 & 43213. Photo ID and recent mail with address required. Visit twice per month.
LSS Food Pantry – Champion Ave. 1460 S. Champion Ave., Columbus, OH 43206
614-443-5130		 Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Serves all ZIPs. Appointment recommended. Bring ID. Drive-thru and walk-up service available.
First Church of God – Hope Food Pantry 3480 Refugee Rd., Columbus, OH 43232
614-866-5864		 2nd & 4th Saturdays
9–11 a.m.		 Open to all ZIPs. ID preferred. Walk-in or drive-thru service. Groceries and produce provided.
Christian Valley Missionary Baptist Church 3330 Refugee Rd., Columbus, OH 43232
614-231-0601		 3rd Saturday
10 a.m.–12 p.m.		 Serves ZIPs 43232 and 43227. ID required for all adults in household. One visit per month.
New Birth Christian Ministries 3475 Refugee Rd., Columbus, OH 43232
614-475-7702		 Friday 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Serves all ZIPs. Bring ID. Offers produce, meat, and staples. Walk-in welcome.
New Hope Church of God 3060 Reynoldsburg-New Albany Rd., Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
614-861-2223		 2nd & 4th Saturdays
9–11 a.m.		 Serves all ZIPs. Photo ID required. One visit per month. No appointment needed.

Upcoming Free Food & Community Resource Event

Upcoming Free Food & Community Resource Events
Date Location Address Time Details
November 19 Fire Academy 3639 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43207 3-5

p.m.

 Coming Soon
November 24 Fort Hayes 546 Jack Gibbs Blvd Columbus OH, 43215

3-5
 p.m.

 Coming Soon
 

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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