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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Marion Franklin Community Center

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    Enjoy a nice warm meal with us at Marion Franklin Community Center. To register, visit our front desk or call (614) 645-3160 by Nov. 14. We hope to see you!

    • Requirements

      • Pre-registration required by phone
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    Map of Marion Franklin Community Center

    Location

    2801 Lockbourne Road

    South Columbus, OH 43207

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    Contact

    (614) 645-3160

    https://columbusrecparks.com/calendar/2025-marion-franklin-thanksgiving-meals-50/

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    Operates as a choice food pantry supported by Mid-Ohio Foodbank and is open to the community throughout the week for those who make less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level based on household size; no appointment needed.

    https://grc.osu.edu/projects/AIM-Hypertension/resources/www.midohiofoodbank.org/get-help/kroger-pantry

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Today

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–12:00 pm

    • This Friday

      8:30 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:30 am–12:00 pm

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

    • 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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)

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    Service Description: Provides prepackaged food box. Eligibility: All Columbus Residents Hours: Fourth Saturday of each month, 9:30am until gone. Intake Process: Walk-in. First come, first served. Encouraged to come by around 7 - 7:30 to get in line. Documents: ID and proof of address

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, December 27th (next month)

      9:30 am

    • Sat, January 24th (in 2 months)

      9:30 am

    • Sat, February 28th (next quarter)

      9:30 am

    • 9:30 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

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    Service Description: Pre-boxed food distribution 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.

    **Dates & Hours: Mon., Wed., and Fri. on the last full week of the month, 12 - 2:30 p.m.

    **Eligibility: Residents of 43204, 43205, 43206, 43207, 43223, 43232. 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.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      12:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • This Friday

      12:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      12:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

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    Community fridge

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    Food4AllCbus is an organization working to provide fresh food to our neighbors that face food insecurity. We do this through community fridges: refrigerators located in a public space, open 24/7, where anyone can take or leave food.

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      CLOSED

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 am

    • This Friday

      12:00 am

    • 12:00 am

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

    Contact

    (614) 706-6965

    Linktr.ee/food4allcbus

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    • Have to register online for pick up and set appointments
    • Call in advance
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am

      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
      • Appointments required
    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am

      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
      • Appointments required
    • This Friday

      9:00 am

      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
      • Appointments required
    • 9:00 am

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    38 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Registration on website required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      12:30 pm–7:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      12:30 pm–7:00 pm

    • This Friday

      12:30 pm–7:00 pm

    • 12:30 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    • 9:30 pm–1:30 pm

      every week on Saturday

    • 3:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Monday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

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    You can apply online at https://ssp.benefits.ohio.gov/apspssp/indexOHLanding.jsp

    • To apply for cash and food assistance benefits, you must complete a face-to-face interview. The county will schedule that interview after you complete the application and mail it, fax it, or deliver it to the county agency. The face-to-face interview may be waived if you meet a hardship condition
    • It is important that you mail, fax, or deliver your application to the county agency as soon as possible as it could affect the first day that you may be eligible to receive benefits.
    • A case worker at your County Department of Job and Family Services can help you if you are having problems getting needed information. It is important that you inform your caseworker that you need help.
    • Requirements

      • Proof of lower income required, such as your EBT card
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • SNAP assistance available

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Friday

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

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    Come join us every Saturday from 12:15 PM to 1:30 PM at corner of E Innis Ave & Parsons Ave (Across from Tony's L Block IncomeTaxService ... PLEASE do NOT park in the businesses parking lot, nor block residences, as we want to be able to keep using this space 🙂 We collect as much produce and other foods as we can find, and offer it free to any in need, No Questions Asked. So if you, or someone you know, is in need please stop by. And/or if you've ever wanted to learn more about what we do or how you may be able to help further our goals/efforts (and possibly expand to even more areas), come on out too. See less

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      12:15 pm–1:30 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Open to all
    • Sat, December 6th (next week)

      12:15 pm–1:30 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Open to all
    • Sat, December 13th (in 2 weeks)

      12:15 pm–1:30 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Open to all
    • 12:15 pm–1:30 pm

      every week on Saturday

  14. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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 do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  17. 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.

  18. 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 that’s open today: Kroger Community Pantry, Southside Ministry Food Pantry (Open days), Food4AllCbus Community Fridge, Facces The Family Adolescent & Child Community Engagement Service, Mid-Ohio Market - Gantz Rd Choice Pantry, Pickaway County Job and Family Services

  19. Where are you located?

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