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Find Free Food In American AdditionLemontree 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)

    St. Stephen’s Community House

    25 minutes

    average wait time

    0.52 mi


    Info

    • Only serves residents of Franklin County.
    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      3:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–3:00 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)

    Total Life Ministries

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.15 mi


    Info

    Eligibility: Anyone.

    Intake Process: Walk-in.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Sat, May 11th (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Sat, May 25th (in 4 weeks)

      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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

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

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.77 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

    • Tue, May 7th (in 2 weeks)

      6:00 pm–7:30 pm

    • Sat, May 11th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–12:30 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
  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 American Addition.

  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)

    NNEMAP (Near Northside Emergency Material Assistance Program)

    17 minutes

    average wait time

    1.32 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

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Friday

      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)

    Mt Vernon AME Church

    no ratings yet

    1.57 mi


    Info

    After the 15th of each month: Wednesday and Saturday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Saturday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, May 8th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Saturday

    Map of Mt Vernon AME Church

    Location

    1127 Mount Vernon Avenue

    King-Lincoln Bronzeville, OH 43203

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 253-4323

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    SNAP/EBT

    Franklin County Job and Family Services

    no ratings yet


    • Offerings

      • SNAP assistance available
      • Assists clients with SNAP applications, Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare, and other safety net benefits from the city, state, and federal government

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

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

    Map of Franklin County Job and Family Services

    Location

    1055 Mount Vernon Avenue

    King-Lincoln Bronzeville, OH 43203

    directions

    Contact

    (844) 640-6446

    http://www.benefits.ohio.gov/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church

    no ratings yet

    1.66 mi


    Info

    Eligibility: Residents of 43203 or 43205. Clients can visit the pantry once per month.

    Hours: Closed the first Wednesday of the month.

    Intake Process: Walk-in.

    Documents: Photo ID and proof of address (bill or lease preferred) for adults. ID also for children.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      12:00 pm–1:45 pm

    • Next Thursday

      12:00 pm–1:45 pm

    • Wed, May 8th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–1:45 pm

    • 12:00 pm–1:45 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday

    Map of St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church

    Location

    166 Woodland Avenue

    Near East Side, OH 43203

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Hardy Center

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    2.17 mi


    Info

    Summer time: 8am-2pm

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–5:00 pm

      • Appointments required
    • Next Tuesday

      8:00 am–5:00 pm

      • Appointments required
    • Next Wednesday

      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)

    Mid-Ohio Market at Columbus State

    1 hour 35 minutes

    average wait time

    2.19 mi


    Info

    Distribution Model: Drive Thru

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      3:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    • 3:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 11:00 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Mid-Ohio Market at Columbus State

    Location

    400 Grove Street

    Downtown, OH 43215

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 287-5353

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Neighborhood Services Inc.

    no ratings yet

    1.95 mi


    Info

    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.

    Intake Process: Walk-in, drive & pick-ups.

    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.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Map of Neighborhood Services Inc.

    Location

    1950 North 4th Street

    Suite J.

    Indianola Terrace, OH 43201

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in American Addition 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 American Addition 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 American Addition that’s open today: Total Life Ministries

  20. Where are you located?

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