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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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: Clintonville-Beachwood Community Resources Center , COMO Drop In Center - Women's house , Heart to Heart Food Pantry

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.

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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Better Way Ministries DBA Columbus Dream Center
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

Info
Distribution Model: Walk-up Service
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  7:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  9:30 am–10:00 am
- This Friday
  7:00 pm–8:00 pm
- 9:30 am–10:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
- 7:00 pm–8:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
38 West Greenwood Avenue
Columbus, OH 43201
directions
Contact
(614) 783-4886
www.columbusdreamcenter.org/what-we-do
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Food pantry (groceries)
Buckeye Food Alliance Columbus
2 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

Info
https://www.facebook.com/BuckeyeFoodAlliance/
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  1:00 pm–5:00 pm
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  1:00 pm–5:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Thursday
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday
- 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
1800 Cannon Drive
1800 Cannon Drive
University District, OH 43210
directions
Contact
(614) 688-2508
https://www.buckeyefoodalliance.org/pantry
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Food pantry (groceries)
Clintonville-Beachwood Community Resources Center
8 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
Eligibility: Zip codes 43235, 43085, 43229, 43224, 43214, 43220, 43221, 43202, 43211, 43201. Intake Process: Walk in. Documents: Photo ID. Proof of income and address.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  Proof of household income required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Open now!
  12:00 pm–4:15 pm
  Clients can visit: Once a month
- Tomorrow
  12:00 pm–4:15 pm
  Clients can visit: Once a month
- Next Monday
  12:00 pm–4:15 pm
  Clients can visit: Once a month
- 12:00 pm–4:15 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
- 12:00 pm–4:30 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
14 West Lakeview Avenue
Clintonville, OH 43202
directions
Contact
(614) 268-3539
https://www.clintonvillecrc.org
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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.
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.
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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
COMO Drop In Center - Women's house
2 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating
Info
Serves Female Clients only
- Requirements
  For women and children only
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  4:00 pm–7:00 pm
- This Saturday
  12:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Thu, December 25th (next week)
  4:00 pm–7:00 pm
- 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
29 East Como Avenue
Clintonville, OH 43202
directions
Contact
(614) 600-6980
https://como-cares.org/drop-in-centers
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Food pantry (groceries)
First Community Church – Heart to Heart
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

Info
Eligibility: Anyone. Clients can visit once every 30 days.

Intake Process: Walk-in.

Documents: Photo ID and piece of mail (or other proof of residency) for each adult in the household.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  Drive-Thru Only
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Thursday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Tue, December 30th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
1320 Cambridge Boulevard
1320 Cambridge Boulevard
Cambridge Place, OH 43212
directions
Contact
(614) 488-0681
h2h.fcchurch.com/about
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Food pantry (groceries)
Gethsemane Lutheran Church
4 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour
average wait time

Info
Documents: Photo ID. Proof of income. Proof of address. Service Description: Choice pantry offers three to 10 day supply, twice a month. Fresh produce available every Wed. A hot meal is also available every Wed. evening. Can meet special dietary needs such as low sodium, diabetic and religious dietary restrictions. Formula and baby foods may be available.

**Eligibility: Those who live in the zip codes 43214, 43220, 43221, 43229 and 43202. Service frequency is on a case-by-case basis. Will serve those outside of zip codes only once.

Intake Process: Walk-in and/or drive thru (Volunteer will come to car.)

**Documents: Photo ID, proof of income, proof of address.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  Proof of household income required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  CLOSED
- Wed, December 31st (in 2 weeks)
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Wed, January 7th (in 3 weeks)
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
35 East Stanton Avenue
Sharon Heights, OH 43214
directions
Contact
(614) 885-4319
https://www.gethsemane.org/
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God's Hygiene
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

Info
They help with laundry, hygiene
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Female hygiene products
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Thursday
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, December 30th (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
- 9:30 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
1402 Oakland Park Avenue
North Linden, OH 43224
directions
Contact
(614) 696-0024
https://www.facebook.com/godshygiene/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Heart to Heart Food Pantry
2 reviews
Claimed
1 hour
average wait time

Info
Open-choice food pantry drive-thru with no zip code restrictions and 30+ days between visits.

ID and proof of address helpful for check-in process, but not required.

Closed first week of September, General Election, and certain holidays or holiday periods.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Pop up food pantry
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  Christmas gift: 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  Participating clients acknowledge and accept these statements:
  
  I understand that if I do not return phone calls or emails in a timely fashion, I may be dropped from the program. I understand that I must keep in touch with the volunteer who contacted me, not the Heart to Heart food pantry office. I understand that the Heart to Heart office staff may not be able to immediately answer my questions if I contact them. I understand that if I do not show up at the agreed-upon time or location, I may not receive the gifts in time for Christmas. I understand that not all gift requests are guaranteed to be filled, but that the program ensures at least 1 gift per child. I have read and understand the Wishlist Guidelines.
- Tomorrow
  Christmas gift: 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  Participating clients acknowledge and accept these statements:
  
  I understand that if I do not return phone calls or emails in a timely fashion, I may be dropped from the program. I understand that I must keep in touch with the volunteer who contacted me, not the Heart to Heart food pantry office. I understand that the Heart to Heart office staff may not be able to immediately answer my questions if I contact them. I understand that if I do not show up at the agreed-upon time or location, I may not receive the gifts in time for Christmas. I understand that not all gift requests are guaranteed to be filled, but that the program ensures at least 1 gift per child. I have read and understand the Wishlist Guidelines.
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Thursday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
1320 Cambridge Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43212
directions
Contact
(614) 488-0681
https://h2h.fcchurch.com/
Food pantry (groceries)
Helping Hands Food Pantry @ Christian Assembly Church
19 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
Eligibility: Residents in zip codes 43211, 43219, 43224, 43229 and 43231 that meet ODJFS income levels. Sign-up to serve 1x a month. Choose a monthly Saturday morning or a 2nd Tuesday evening or 4th Thursday evening. Before you commit, sign-up and we will contact you with information so you can make your best decision. https://cagiving.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3013325/reservations/new
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Proof of address required
  Registration on website required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- This Saturday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Next Tuesday
  5:30 pm–7:00 pm
- Sat, December 27th (next week)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 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
Location
4099 Karl Road
Northland, OH 43224
directions
Contact
(614) 261-8440
https://christianassembly.com/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Linden Community Center
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Linden Community Center has no upcoming openings!
Location
1350 Briarwood Avenue
North Linden, OH 43211
directions
Contact
(614) 645-3067
columbusrecparks.com/calendar/2025-linden-holiday-meals
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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: Clintonville-Beachwood Community Resources Center, COMO Drop In Center - Women's house, Heart to Heart Food Pantry
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.