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: St John’s United Church of Christ – Largest Table , New Life United Methodist Church , Broad Street United Methodist Church – Manna Cafe , Mid-Ohio Market - Columbus State , Apothecare Pharmacy , Military Veterans Resource Center , Better Way Ministries DBA Columbus Dream Center , Holy Family Church

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)
St John’s United Church of Christ – Largest Table
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.94 mi
Info
Service Description: Provides a free weekly community lunch and optional non-denominational communion service at noon preceding lunch. Eligibility: Anyone Intake Process: Walk-in Documents: No documents required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Wed, December 31st (next week)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Wed, January 7th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
125 East Broad Street
Uptown District, OH 43215
directions
Contact
(614) 224-8634
https://www.stjohnschurchcolumbus.org/the-largest-table.html
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Other material needs
New Life United Methodist Church
2 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour 8 minutes
average wait time

1.02 mi
Info
Eligibility: Anyone. Intake Process: Walk-in. Documents: No documents required.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  Other material needs: 10:00 am–11:00 am
  Clothing may be available
- Next Sunday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am
- Wed, December 31st (next week)
  Other material needs: 10:00 am–11:00 am
  Clothing may be available
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am
  every week on Sunday
- Other material needs: 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Wednesday
Location
25 West 5th Avenue
Victorian Village, OH 43201
directions
Contact
(614) 294-0134
https://www.newlifecolumbus.com/openhours
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Food pantry (groceries)
Broad Street United Methodist Church – Manna Cafe
6 reviews
Unclaimed
9 minutes
average wait time

1.33 mi
Info
Eligibility: Anyone.

Intake process: Walk-in.

Documents: No documents required.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Today
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- Today
  CLOSED
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Tomorrow
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- 5:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
501 East Broad Street
Downtown, OH 43215
directions
Contact
(614) 221-4571
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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!
Food pantry (groceries)
Mid-Ohio Market - Columbus State
6 reviews
Unclaimed
18 minutes
average wait time

0.97 mi
Info
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- Requirements
  Proof of household income required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Today
  2:00 pm–6:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Tomorrow
  11:00 am–4:00 pm
- Next Monday
  11:00 am–4:00 pm
- 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Thursday
- 2:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
400 Grove Street
Downtown, OH 43215
directions
Contact
(614) 782-5514
https://www.cscc.edu/services/mid-ohio-market/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Homeless Families Foundation
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.91 mi
- Requirements
  Drive-Thru Only
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- Tue, January 6th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- Tue, January 13th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
33 North Grubb Street
Franklinton, OH 43215
directions
Contact
(614) 461-9247
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Saints Alive Mobile Pantry
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.08 mi
Info
Distribution in the parking lot at corner of West Broad street /S Davis ave Mount Carmel Medical Group Franklinton
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing and hygiene items may be available
Schedule
- This Saturday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am–11:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- This Saturday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sat, January 3rd (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:00 am
  every week on Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am–11:00 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
775 West Broad Street
Franklinton, OH 43222
directions
Contact
(614) 276-6587
https://saintsalive-dna.com/contact-us
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Other public benefits
Apothecare Pharmacy
1 review
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
HEALTHCARE RESOURCES
Schedule
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Today
  8:00 am–5:30 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Tomorrow
  8:00 am–5:30 pm
- December 26th is Day after Christmas
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Friday
  8:00 am–5:30 pm
- 8:00 am–5:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
131 North High Street
Uptown District, OH 43215
directions
Contact
(614) 228-4476
http://www.southeastinc.com/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Military Veterans Resource Center
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.81 mi
Info
Open to all. Can visit once a month.

Assists veterans with assistance other than food. Must show Veterans ID or DD214.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
Schedule
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Today
  8:30 am–4:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Tomorrow
  8:30 am–4:00 pm
- December 26th is Day after Christmas
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Friday
  8:30 am–4:00 pm
- 8:30 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
470 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
directions
Contact
(614) 230-0662
https://milvetsrc.org/veterans-food-bank/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Better Way Ministries DBA Columbus Dream Center
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1 mi
Info
Distribution Model: Walk-up Service
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Open now!
  7:00 pm–8:00 pm
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Today
  9:30 am–10:00 am
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  7:00 pm–8:00 pm
- December 26th is Day after Christmas
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Friday
  9:30 am–10:00 am
- 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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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Holy Family Church
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.03 mi
Info
Public transportation accessible Service Description: Offers a daily hot meal to community members. Eligibility: Anyone Intake Process: Walk-in. There is a dress code. Guests should make sure skirts/shorts are worn to the knee. All shirts must have sleeves. Documents: No documents required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Today
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Tomorrow
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- December 26th is Day after Christmas
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Friday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
57 South Grubb Street
Franklinton, OH 43215
directions
Contact
(614) 461-9444
https://www.holyfamilycolumbus.org/holy-family-soup-kitchen
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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: St John’s United Church of Christ – Largest Table, New Life United Methodist Church, Broad Street United Methodist Church – Manna Cafe, Mid-Ohio Market - Columbus State, Apothecare Pharmacy, Military Veterans Resource Center, Better Way Ministries DBA Columbus Dream Center, Holy Family Church
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.