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Find Free Food In East ColumbusLemontree 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)

    Corinthian Missionary Baptist Choice Pantry

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    0.45 mi


    Info

    Distribution Model: Drive Thru

    https://www.facebook.com/corinthianmbc

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      8:30 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, May 8th (next week)

      8:30 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, May 15th (in 2 weeks)

      8:30 am–11:30 am

    • 8:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Corinthian Missionary Baptist Choice Pantry

    Location

    3161 East 5th Avenue

    East Columbus, OH 43219

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 237-8619

    https://cmbccols.com/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Total Life Ministries

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.88 mi


    Info

    Eligibility: Anyone.

    Intake Process: Walk-in.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, May 11th (next week)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Sat, May 25th (in 3 weeks)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Sat, June 8th (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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

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

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.48 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

    • This Tuesday

      6:00 pm–7:30 pm

    • Tue, May 7th (next week)

      6:00 pm–7:30 pm

    • Sat, May 11th (next week)

      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 East Columbus.

  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. Phillip’s Episcopal Church

    no ratings yet

    1.85 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

    • This Wednesday

      12:00 pm–1:45 pm

    • This Thursday

      12:00 pm–1:45 pm

    • Wed, May 8th (next week)

      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)

    Montrose Elementary

    no ratings yet

    1.96 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Open to all
      • Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      12:00 am–11:59 pm

    • Today

      12:00 am–11:59 pm

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 am–11:59 pm

    • 12:00 am–11:59 pm

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

    Map of Montrose Elementary

    Location

    Remington Road Parking Lot

    2555 East Main Street

    Columbus, OH 43209

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 237-4226

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Stephen’s Community House

    25 minutes

    average wait time

    2.39 mi


    Info

    • Only serves residents of Franklin County.
    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      3:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • This 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)

    Columbus Christian Center Church (CCC)

    average user rating

    2.35 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, May 18th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, June 15th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, July 20th (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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Faith Lutheran Church

    no ratings yet

    2.41 mi


    Info

    Lutheran Social Services operates a food pantry in downtown Columbus where Faith members assist with the distribution of food and provide supplies multiple times per year. Thanks to all those who support the pantry with their contributions and time!Visit the LSS Food Pantry website here The Champion Avenue Food Pantry is located at: 1460 S. Champion Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43206 (614) 443-5130

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Sun, May 26th (in 4 weeks)

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Sun, June 30th (in 2 months)

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every month on the last Sunday

    Map of Faith Lutheran Church

    Location

    730 Collingwood Avenue

    Lowrie Brothers, OH 43213

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Bishop Griffin Resource Center

    19 minutes

    average wait time

    2.66 mi


    Info

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
      • Thrift Shop
      • Proof of household income required
      • A photo ID is required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Friday

      12:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Wed, May 8th (next week)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Bishop Griffin Resource Center

    Location

    2867 East Livingston Avenue

    Berwick, OH 43209

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 338-8220

    https://bgrc-svdp.org/gethelp

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Victory Ministries

    9 minutes

    average wait time

    2.72 mi


    Info

    Eligibility: All Franklin County zip codes.

    Intake Process: Telephone. Appointment required.

    • Requirements

      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Map of Victory Ministries

    Location

    3964 East Main Street

    Columbus, OH 43213

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 252-2500

    www.victorycoh.org

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in East Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus that’s open today: Montrose Elementary, Faith Lutheran Church

  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 Columbus for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.