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Find Free Food In East LindenLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Hardy Center

    2 minutes

    average wait time

    0.5 mi


    Info

    Summer time: 8am-2pm

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:00 am–5:00 pm

      • Appointments required
    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–5:00 pm

      • Appointments required
    • Next Tuesday

      8:00 am–5:00 pm

      • Appointments required
    • 8:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Map of The Hardy Center

    Location

    1743 East Lakeview Avenue

    Columbus, OH 43224

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 267-3733

    https://www.thehardycenter.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    New Salem Baptist Church

    no ratings yet

    0.61 mi


    Info

    Eligibility: Franklin County.

    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.

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Next Wednesday

      5:00 pm–6:30 pm

    • Fri, June 7th (next week)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • 5:00 pm–6:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Friday

    Map of New Salem Baptist Church

    Location

    2956 Cleveland Avenue

    North Linden, OH 43224

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 267-2536

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St James the Less Food Pantry

    2 minutes

    average wait time

    0.99 mi


    Info

    • Requirements

      • Appointments required
      • Drive-Thru Only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      6:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      6:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      6:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • 6:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Map of St James the Less Food Pantry

    Location

    1652 Oakland Park Avenue

    North Linden, OH 43224

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 447-1074

    https://www.stjames-cpps.org/

  5. How do I get food?

    You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.

  6. Can someone deliver the food to my house?

    Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in East Linden.

  7. What do I have to bring?

    Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Stephen’s Community House

    25 minutes

    average wait time

    1.39 mi


    Info

    • Only serves residents of Franklin County.
    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      3:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    • 3:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 12:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of St. Stephen’s Community House

    Location

    1500 East 17th Avenue

    South Linden, OH 43219

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 294-6347

    www.saintstephensch.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Salvation Army - Columbus Ohio Citadel

    17 minutes

    average wait time

    1.77 mi


    Info

    Help Residents of Counties: Franklin

    • Requirements

      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Map of The Salvation Army - Columbus Ohio Citadel

    Location

    3662 Karl Road

    North Linden, OH 43224

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Columbus Christian Center Church (CCC)

    average user rating

    1.71 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, June 15th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, July 20th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, August 17th (in 3 months)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of Columbus Christian Center Church (CCC)

    Location

    2300 North Cassady Avenue

    Cumberland Ridge, OH 43219

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 306-7905

    https://faithstadium.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Temple of Faith Church of the Living God – RJ Hairston, Sr. Pantry

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.59 mi


    Info

    Eligibility: Anyone. Clients can visit pantry twice per month.

    On Saturdays, client must call by 9 a.m. for an appointment.

    • Requirements

      • Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
      • Appointments required
      • Photo ID and proof of address is required for adults 18+
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      6:00 pm–7:30 pm

    • Sat, June 8th (next week)

      11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Tue, June 11th (in 2 weeks)

      6:00 pm–7:30 pm

    • 6:00 pm–7:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 11:00 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 11:00 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Map of Temple of Faith Church of the Living God – RJ Hairston, Sr. Pantry

    Location

    1441 Brentnell Avenue

    North Central, OH 43219

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    NNEMAP (Near Northside Emergency Material Assistance Program)

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    2.36 mi


    Info

    Eligibility: 43201, 43211, 43215.

    Intake Process: Walk-ins.

    Documents: Photo ID and proof of residence for adults. (Also provide proof of each child in household)

    • Requirements

      • Photo ID and proof of address is required for adults 18+
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Friday

    Map of NNEMAP (Near Northside Emergency Material Assistance Program)

    Location

    677 East 11th Avenue

    Milo-Grogan, OH 43211

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 297-0533

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Christian Assembly Church

    19 minutes

    average wait time

    2.41 mi


    Info

    Eligibility: Residents in zip codes 43211, 43219, 43224, 43229 and 43231 that meet ODJFS income levels.

    Intake Process: Walk-in.

    Documents: Photo ID and current proof of address for adults.

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, June 8th (next week)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, June 11th (in 2 weeks)

      5:30 pm–7:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

    • 5:30 pm–7:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Tuesday

    • 5:30 pm–7:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Tuesday

    Map of Christian Assembly Church

    Location

    4099 Karl Road

    Northland, OH 43224

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 261-8440

    https://christianassembly.com/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Total Life Ministries

    14 minutes

    average wait time

    2.46 mi


    Info

    Eligibility: Anyone.

    Intake Process: Walk-in.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, June 8th (next week)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Sat, June 22nd (in 3 weeks)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Sat, July 13th (in 2 months)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Map of Total Life Ministries

    Location

    2260 East 5th Avenue

    St. Mary's, OH 43219

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 252-8387

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in East Linden accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

  16. What kind of food do they have?

    Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

  17. Do they have vegetables?

    Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in East Linden do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  18. Do they have meat?

    Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

  19. Any pantries open today?

    If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in East Linden that’s open today: The Hardy Center, New Salem Baptist Church, St James the Less Food Pantry, St. Stephen’s Community House, NNEMAP (Near Northside Emergency Material Assistance Program)

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in East Linden for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.