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: Lutheran Social Services South Side 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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Food pantry (groceries)
Lutheran Social Services South Side Food Pantry
20 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

1.13 mi
Info
Franklin and Delaware County residents do not need a referral. They can visit www.lssfoodpantries.org and make registration to place an order and make an appointment for a pick-up date and time. If you need assistance, please call our help desk at 877-LSS-MEAL weekdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Service area: Franklin County
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Appointments required
  Registration on website required
  A photo ID is required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Open now!
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  1:00 pm–4:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  1:00 pm–4:00 pm
- 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Monday
- 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
1460 South Champion Avenue
South Columbus, OH 43206
directions
Contact
(877) 577-6325
lssnetworkofhope.org/foodpantries/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Feed A Need Kingdom Kids
6 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

1.44 mi
Info
Send text to make an appointment.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Drive-Thru Only
  Appointments are recommended
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  11:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, February 7th (next week)
  11:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, February 14th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–12:00 pm
- 11:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
2815 Bulen Avenue
South Columbus, OH 43207
directions
Contact
(614) 597-6137
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Food pantry (groceries)
All People’s Fresh Food Market
21 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.99 mi
Info
Eligibility: based on income eligibility. Intake Process: Walk in and drive thru pick up. Documents: ID & proof of income.
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  11:00 am–5:00 pm
  No appointment necessary
- This Wednesday
  11:00 am–5:00 pm
  No appointment necessary
- 11:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 9:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
- 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
946 Parsons Avenue
South Columbus, OH 43206
directions
Contact
(614) 445-7342
https://www.4allpeople.org/free-store
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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)
Mid-Ohio Kitchen at Reeb Community Meal
4 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

1.94 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Housing assistance
- Info
  Clients may visit twice a week
  No ID is required.
  Walk-ins accepted
  Available Medical help assistance
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–2:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–2:00 pm
- This Thursday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–2:00 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
280 Reeb Avenue
Reeb-Hosack, OH 43207
directions
Contact
(614) 277-3663
https://mofc.org/ways-we-help/kitchen/cafe/
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Stowe Mission of Central Ohio
2 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

2.02 mi
Info
**Food Pantry

Neighbors who meet the low-income regulations are welcome to shop at the Stowe Mission Food Pantry monthly. To schedule an appointment, call 211. Need a free hot lunch? Join us Monday – Friday every week from 11 – 12:30 pm. Enter on the south side of the building at the Community Kitchen door.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm
  Open to all
  No appointment necessary
- This Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm
  Open to all
  No appointment necessary
- This Thursday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm
  Open to all
  No appointment necessary
- Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
888 Parsons Avenue
South Columbus, OH 43206
directions
Contact
(614) 445-8400
https://stowemission.org/hunger-stowe-mission-community-resource-center/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Community Kitchen (of St. John’s Catholic)
3 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

1.93 mi
Info
Public transportation accessible Service Description: Provides hot breakfast and/or lunch for community members in need Eligibility: Anyone Intake Process: Walk-in Documents: No documents required Please arrive early, while parking is limited.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- This Thursday
  9:00 am–10:30 am
- Thu, February 5th (next week)
  9:00 am–10:30 am
- Thu, February 12th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–10:30 am
- 9:00 am–10:30 am
  every week on Thursday
Location
640 South Ohio Avenue
South Columbus, OH 43205
directions
Contact
(614) 212-6428
https://www.communitykitchencolumbus.org/events.html
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Food pantry (groceries)
Columbus Food Not Bombs
6 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

1.78 mi
Info
Come join us every Saturday from 12:15 PM to 1:30 PM at corner of E Innis Ave & Parsons Ave (Across from Tony's L Block IncomeTaxService ... PLEASE do NOT park in the businesses parking lot, nor block residences, as we want to be able to keep using this space 🙂 We collect as much produce and other foods as we can find, and offer it free to any in need, No Questions Asked. So if you, or someone you know, is in need please stop by. And/or if you've ever wanted to learn more about what we do or how you may be able to help further our goals/efforts (and possibly expand to even more areas), come on out too. See less
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  12:15 pm–1:30 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Open to all
- Sat, February 7th (next week)
  12:15 pm–1:30 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Open to all
- Sat, February 14th (in 2 weeks)
  12:15 pm–1:30 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Open to all
- 12:15 pm–1:30 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
1825 Parsons Avenue
Reeb-Hosack, OH 43207
directions
Contact
https://www.facebook.com/ColumbusFNB/
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Food pantry (groceries)
THE OPEN SHELTER, INC.
3 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.95 mi
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Appointment not required, but they prefer if you call ahead so they can have your food box ready
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- This Thursday
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Tue, February 3rd (next week)
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
1037 Parsons Avenue
South Columbus, OH 43206
directions
Contact
(614) 222-2885
https://theopenshelter.org/services/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Koinonia Food Pantry
4 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

2.02 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, February 11th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, February 25th (in 4 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
258 Hosack Street
Reeb-Hosack, OH 43207
directions
Contact
(614) 443-1940
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We’re working on getting in touch with this organization, but if you can confirm any of the details, please let us know.
Food pantry (groceries)
Facces The Family Adolescent & Child Community Engagement Service
3 reviews
Unclaimed
13 minutes
average wait time

1.32 mi
Info
Have to register online for pick up and set appointments

Call in advance
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am
  Call in advance for services
  Registration required
  Appointments required
- This Wednesday
  9:00 am
  Call in advance for services
  Registration required
  Appointments required
- This Thursday
  9:00 am
  Call in advance for services
  Registration required
  Appointments required
- 9:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
2515 Lockbourne Road
South Columbus, OH 43207
directions
Contact
(614) 319-6070
https://thefacces.org/events/category/facces-food/fresh-market/
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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: Lutheran Social Services South Side 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.