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Find Free Food In Lancaster Historic DistrictLemontree 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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    SNAP/EBT

    Fairfield County Job and Family Services

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    Info

    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

      • SNAP assistance available

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

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

    Map of Fairfield County Job and Family Services

    Location

    239 West Main Street

    Lancaster, OH 43130

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Maple Street UMC Community Kitchen

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    0.24 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:00 am

      • Breakfast
    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm

      • Lunch
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Next Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:00 am

      • Breakfast
    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:00 am

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–

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

    Map of Maple Street UMC Community Kitchen

    Location

    438 East Wheeling Street

    Lancaster, OH 43130

    directions

    Contact

    (740) 687-6384

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Lancaster Vineyard Church Pantry

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    0.65 mi


    Info

    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.

    • Requirements

      • Referral required
      • Pre-registration required by phone
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      3:00 pm–6:30 pm

    • Wed, May 8th (in 2 weeks)

      3:00 pm–6:30 pm

    • Wed, May 15th (in 3 weeks)

      3:00 pm–6:30 pm

    • 3:00 pm–6:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Lancaster Vineyard Church Pantry

    Location

    423 West Wheeling Street

    Lancaster, OH 43130

    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 Lancaster Historic District.

  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)

    Salvation Army Lancaster

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    0.9 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
    • Info

      • Walk-ins accepted

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:30 am–12:30 am

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–12:30 am

    • Next Wednesday

      9:30 am–12:30 am

    • 9:30 am–12:30 am

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

    Map of Salvation Army Lancaster

    Location

    228 West Hubert Avenue

    Lancaster, OH 43130

    directions

    Contact

    (740) 687-1921

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Maywood Mission Pantry

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    1.12 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Drive-Thru Only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Diapers and pad service
      • Clothing may be available
    • Info

      • Open to all
      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Friday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Friday, Monday

    Map of Maywood Mission Pantry

    Location

    1025 South Broad Street

    Lancaster, OH 43130

    directions

    Contact

    (740) 901-3027

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    We Care Food Pantry-St. Vincent Food Program

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    0.42 mi


    Info

    To get a referral call 2-1-1. Distribution Model: Drive Thru https://www.facebook.com/StVincentThriftStore Residents of Fairfield County, Ohio only. Food boxes are distributed the third Monday of the month.

    • Requirements

      • Referral required
      • Must be income-eligible
      • ID must show you reside in this county.
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    Map of We Care Food Pantry-St. Vincent Food Program

    Location

    424 Locust Street

    Lancaster, OH 43130

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Victory Center Lancaster Pantry/west

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    1.13 mi


    • Requirements

      • Drive-Thru Only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Saturday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, May 11th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, May 18th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of Victory Center Lancaster Pantry/west

    Location

    625 Garfield Avenue

    Lancaster, OH 43130

    directions

    Contact

    (740) 201-2778

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Lancaster Fairfield CAA

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    1.78 mi


    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Drive-Thru Only
      • Appointments required
      • ID required for all members of the household
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Fresh produce
      • Diapers and pad service
    • Info

      • Client can visit: twice a month

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–4:00 pm

      • Appointments required
    • Next Tuesday

      8:00 am–4:00 pm

      • Appointments required
    • Next Wednesday

      8:00 am–4:00 pm

      • Appointments required
    • 8:00 am–4:00 pm

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

    Map of Lancaster Fairfield CAA

    Location

    1743 East Main Street

    Lancaster, OH 43130

    directions

    Contact

    (740) 653-4146

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St Mark Emerald Food Pantry

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    1.77 mi


    Info

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      2:15 pm–4:00 pm

    • Next Saturday

      9:45 am–12:30 pm

    • Tue, May 7th (in 2 weeks)

      2:15 pm–4:00 pm

    • 2:15 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 9:45 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of St Mark Emerald Food Pantry

    Location

    331 Gay Street

    Lancaster, OH 43130

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    LSS Lancaster

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    2.4 mi


    Info

    Distribution Model: Drive Thru

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–3:00 pm

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

    Map of LSS Lancaster

    Location

    2045 East Main Street

    Lancaster, OH 43130

    directions

    Contact

    (740) 687-5130

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Lancaster Historic District 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 Lancaster Historic District 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?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Lancaster Historic District to see if any are 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 in Lancaster Historic District.

  20. Where are you located?

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