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="/directory/resources/clhrug85r0gpele0f7xtarq2p">St. Sophia Orthodox Church</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.

Free Food in NECKO - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In NECKOLemontree 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.

Food pantry (groceries)
New Life United Methodist Church
1 hour 8 minutes
average wait time

0.65 mi
Info
Eligibility: Anyone. Intake Process: Walk-in. Documents: No documents required.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  7:00 am–8:00 am
- Sun, May 5th (in 2 weeks)
  7:00 am–8:00 am
- Sun, May 12th (in 3 weeks)
  7:00 am–8:00 am
- 7:00 am–8:00 am
  every week on Sunday
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)
Buckeye Food Alliance Columbus
no ratings yet

0.51 mi
Info
https://www.facebook.com/BuckeyeFoodAlliance/
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  1:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Next 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
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Better Way Ministries DBA Columbus Dream Center
no ratings yet

0.65 mi
Info
Distribution Model: Walk-up Service
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:30 am–10:00 am
- Next Monday
  7:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  9:30 am–10:00 am
- 9:30 am–10:00 am
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Tuesday
- 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
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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Sophia Orthodox Church
no ratings yet

0.73 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
- Info
  Walk-ins accepted
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–9:00 am
  Breakfast
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  Lunch
- Next Tuesday
  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, Saturday, Friday
- 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
Food pantry (groceries)
NNEMAP (Near Northside Emergency Material Assistance Program)
17 minutes
average wait time

1.53 mi
Info
Eligibility: 43201, 43211, 43215.

Intake Process: Walk-ins.

Documents: Photo ID and proof of residence for adults. (Also provide proof of each child in household)
- Requirements
  Photo ID and proof of address is required for adults 18+
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Next Friday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Friday
Location
677 East 11th Avenue
Milo-Grogan, OH 43211
directions
Contact
(614) 297-0533
Food pantry (groceries)
Neighborhood Services Inc.
no ratings yet

1.27 mi
Info
Eligibility: Residents living in zip codes 43201, 43202, 43210 and 43211 are 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.

Documents: Current proof of address. Photo ID for all adults. Health insurance cards, Social Security cards or birth certificates for anyone under age 18. Franklin County Department JFS documentation is not acceptable.
- Requirements
  Photo ID and proof of address is required for adults 18+
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
1950 North 4th Street
Suite J.
Indianola Terrace, OH 43201
directions
Contact
(614) 297-0592
https://www.neighborhoodservicesinc.org
Food pantry (groceries)
Mid-Ohio Market at Columbus State
1 hour 35 minutes
average wait time

1.99 mi
Info
Distribution Model: Drive Thru
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  11:00 am–4:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  3:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Next Thursday
  11:00 am–4:00 pm
- 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday
- 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
400 Grove Street
Downtown, OH 43215
directions
Contact
(614) 287-5353
Other public benefits
Apothecare Pharmacy
no ratings yet

Info
HEALTHCARE RESOURCES
Schedule
- Next Monday
  8:00 am–5:30 pm
- Next Tuesday
  8:00 am–5:30 pm
- Next 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/
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Holy Family Soup Kitchen
no ratings yet

2.05 mi
Info
Temporarily located at 588 W. Scott St., Columbus, Ohio 43215

To Go Meals only are served Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. - Noon

No volunteers or food donations until further notice. For updates: please call (614) 461-9444
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Monday
  10:30 am–12:00 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- Next Tuesday
  10:30 am–12:00 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- Next Wednesday
  10:30 am–12:00 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- 10:30 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
588 Scott Street
Franklinton, OH 43215
directions
Contact
(614) 221-4323
www.hfsk.org
Food pantry (groceries)
Homeless Families Foundation
no ratings yet

2.1 mi
- Requirements
  Drive-Thru Only
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- Tue, May 7th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- Tue, May 14th (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
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: St. Sophia Orthodox Church
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.