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 in NECKO.

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 in NECKO 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 in NECKO 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 in NECKO that’s open today: <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/mid-ohio-market-at-columbus-state">Mid-Ohio Market - Columbus State</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/buckeye-food-alliance-columbus">Buckeye Food Alliance Columbus</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/better-way-ministries-dba-columbus-dream-center">Better Way Ministries DBA Columbus Dream Center</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/linden-market-pantry">Linden Market Pantry</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/neighborhood-services-inc">Neighborhood Services Inc.</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/apothecare-pharmacy">Apothecare Pharmacy</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/nnemap-near-northside-emergency-material-assistance-program">NNEMAP (Near Northside Emergency Material Assistance Program)</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in NECKO for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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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

0.65 mi
Info
Eligibility: Anyone. Intake Process: Walk-in. Documents: No documents required.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  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, October 22nd (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)
Heart to Heart
2 reviews
Claimed
1 hour
average wait time

2.22 mi
Info
Open-choice food pantry drive-thru with no zip code restrictions and 30+ days between visits.

ID and proof of address helpful for check-in process, but not required.

Closed first week of September, General Election, and certain holidays or holiday periods.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Pop up food pantry
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- This Thursday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, October 21st (next week)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
1320 Cambridge Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43212
directions
Contact
(614) 488-0681
https://h2h.fcchurch.com/
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Sophia Orthodox Church
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.73 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
- Info
  Walk-ins accepted
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–9:00 am
  Breakfast
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  Lunch
- This Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–9:00 am
  Breakfast
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–9:00 am
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Location
1493 Indianola Avenue
Weinland Park, OH 43201
directions
Contact
(614) 702-9096
Is this your soup kitchen?Claim it!
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 in NECKO.
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

1.99 mi
Info
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- Requirements
  Proof of household income required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  CLOSED
- This Wednesday
  2:00 pm–6:00 pm
- This Thursday
  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)
Buckeye Food Alliance Columbus
2 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.51 mi
Info
https://www.facebook.com/BuckeyeFoodAlliance/
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- October 13th is Indigenous Peoples’ Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Today
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  1:00 pm–5:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  1:00 pm–5:00 pm
- 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday
- 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
1800 Cannon Drive
1800 Cannon Drive
University District, OH 43210
directions
Contact
(614) 688-2508
https://www.buckeyefoodalliance.org/pantry
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Better Way Ministries DBA Columbus Dream Center
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.65 mi
Info
Distribution Model: Walk-up Service
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- October 13th is Indigenous Peoples’ Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Today
  9:30 am–10:00 am
- October 13th is Indigenous Peoples’ Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Today
  7:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  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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Food pantry (groceries)
Linden Market Pantry
7 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

2 mi
Info
Households can get food from the Market once a day every day we are open.
- Requirements
  A photo ID is required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Fresh produce
Schedule
- October 13th is Indigenous Peoples’ Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Today
  1:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  11:00 am–4:00 pm
- This Friday
  11:00 am–4:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Monday
- 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Friday
Location
1464 Cleveland Avenue
Columbus, OH 43211
directions
Contact
(614) 298-4192
https://callingallconnectors.org/lindenfreshmarket/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Neighborhood Services Inc.
5 reviews
Claimed
15 minutes
average wait time

1.27 mi
Info
Eligibility: Residents living in zip codes 43201, 43202, 43210, 43211 43212,43219,43220,43221,43224,43229are eligible to receive food assistance one time each month. Outside of those zip codes, one can visit once a year.

Intake Process: Walk-in, drive & pick-ups. Appointment are scheduled on Wednesdays only from 9am.
- Requirements
  Appointments required
  Photo ID and proof of address is required for adults 18+
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- October 13th is Indigenous Peoples’ Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Today
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  10:00 am
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
- 10:00 am
  every week on Wednesday
Location
1950 North 4th Street
Suite J.
Indianola Terrace, OH 43201
directions
Contact
(614) 297-0592
https://www.neighborhoodservicesinc.org
Other public benefits
Apothecare Pharmacy
1 review
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
HEALTHCARE RESOURCES
Schedule
- October 13th is Indigenous Peoples’ Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Open now!
  8:00 am–5:30 pm
- Tomorrow
  8:00 am–5:30 pm
- This Wednesday
  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), Grocery delivery
NNEMAP (Near Northside Emergency Material Assistance Program)
8 reviews
Claimed
9 minutes
average wait time

1.53 mi
Info
Delivery information and requirments If your zip code begins with "432" then you generally are eligible for NNEMAP delivery service (EXCEPT 43217 AND PARTS OF 43232 (EAST) and 43228 - Lincoln Village area and west and 43207 southern most areas - which are outside of I-270). Any zip code starting the "430" or "431" is not eligible (e.g. 43068 - Reynoldsburg; 43081 and 43082 - Westerville, 43004 - Blacklick; 43123 - Grove City; 43119 - Galloway; 43026 - Hilliard; 43016 and 43017 - Dublin). https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=iDDsiGc4KEqe-AJoLN1wHNn6A7_kWmJKnK7p-tUhyt5UMFRTSkUyMDVENktIQkFMOVdQVzFEREU1Vi4u Please submit this form each time you wish to request food delivered to your house. We have had large number of requests and it is taking up to 4-5 days for our initial contact to schedule a delivery. PLEASE NOTE: NNEMAP's Delivery Service is NOT an emergency service. Because of the number of requests received we are generally scheduling deliveries 3-4 weeks from now. Scheduling dates are subject to change based on request volume. Please note that if we cannot contact you, we will be unable to deliver to you. Deliveries are limited to two times per month. You may only receive food from NNEMAP Food Pantry once per week, no matter the method (in-person, delivery, or locker pick-up).

Please respond to our text messages or telephone calls. The sooner you respond the quicker we can provide your delivery. You may access food from NNEMAP once per week (in-person, delivery, or lockers). NNEMAP Delivers Monday through Saturdays, generally between 11:30am and 3:30pm. We are currently using DoorDash to make some of our deliveries, and they will text you with their progress as they make a delivery to you. If you are not at your residence and have not contacted us (614-297-0533) to cancel your scheduled delivery, the box(es) will be left at your door and the delivery will be considered complete.
- Requirements
  Photo ID and proof of address is required for adults 18+
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- October 13th is Indigenous Peoples’ Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
- October 13th is Indigenous Peoples’ Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Today
  Grocery delivery: 11:30 am–3:30 pm
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Friday
- Grocery delivery: 11:30 am–3:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Location
677 East 11th Avenue
Milo-Grogan, OH 43211
directions
Contact
(614) 297-0533
https://www.nnemappantry.org/
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in NECKO 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 in NECKO 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 in NECKO that’s open today: Mid-Ohio Market - Columbus State, Buckeye Food Alliance Columbus, Better Way Ministries DBA Columbus Dream Center, Linden Market Pantry, Neighborhood Services Inc., Apothecare Pharmacy, NNEMAP (Near Northside Emergency Material Assistance Program)
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in NECKO for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.