Serving families in need in the Bloom Carroll School District.

Food Pantry serving residents of the Pickerington Local School District (excluding zip code 43068).

Clients must provide a government issued ID for at least one member of the household (preferably the member who is present at the Food Pantry). A copy of a current utility bill must be provided when there has been a change of address or it’s the beginning of our new fiscal year (July). If you do not have this information when you come in, we have the right to refuse service. Paper copies or a picture of the required information on your cell phone are accepted, but we do not keep copies on file. You must bring required information each time you shop.

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Service Description: Provides emergency food for residents of the Canal Winchester and Carroll School districts. Clients can receive food twice per month. Eligibility: Must be a Canal Winchester or Carroll School District resident and live in the following zip codes: 43110, 43112 and 43136. Intake Process: Telephone appointment only, made 24 hours in advance. Callers should leave a voicemail with their name, phone number and date they will be at the pantry. Clients should then visit the pantry on that date. Documents: ID for everyone in the household. Proof of address.

Families need to complete the 2024-25 school meal & summer EBT application to receive summer benefits ($120 per eligible child)- name spelling, address, etc. all need to be up to date and accurate! Summer EBT Outreach Toolkit" https://sebt.ohio.gov/apply/ 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.

Anyone needing assistance can call Fairfield County Information and Referral (dial “2-1-1”) and ask to be referred to Lancaster Vineyard Food Pantry & Outreach. While it is helpful for us to know you’re coming, we do accept walk-ins.

Eligibility: Must be a Canal Winchester or Carroll School District resident and live in the following zip codes: 43110, 43112, 43136.

Documents: ID for everyone in the household. Proof of address.