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    Food pantry (groceries)

    15 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.27 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
      • Registration on website required
      • A photo ID is required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.68 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

    • This Tuesday

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      11:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      11:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday

    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    • 10:00 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Contact

    (614) 445-7342

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.71 mi


    Info

    Eligibility: Anyone. Intake Process: Walk-in. Documents: No documents required.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • This Tuesday

      11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • This Wednesday

      11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • 11:00 am–12:30 pm

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

    Contact

    (614) 445-8400

  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 South Columbus.

  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!

  8. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.64 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

    • This Tuesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tue, August 12th (next week)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.79 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

    Contact

    (614) 449-2342

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    18 minutes

    average wait time

    0.93 mi


    Info

    2023 Summer Food Program serves breakfast &lunch to kids 18 years and under. Entrance from the alley in the rear of the building. https://www.facebook.com/communitykitchencolumbus

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am–9:30 am

      • Breakfast
    • Tomorrow

      11:30 am–12:30 pm

      • Lunch
    • This Tuesday

      8:00 am–9:30 am

      • Breakfast
    • 8:00 am–9:30 am

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

    • 11:30 am–12:30 pm

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

  11. Street view

    Community fridge

    0 reviews

    Claimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    Food4AllCbus is an organization working to provide fresh food to our neighbors that face food insecurity. We do this through community fridges: refrigerators located in a public space, open 24/7, where anyone can take or leave food.

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 am

    • This Tuesday

      12:00 am

    • This Wednesday

      12:00 am

    • 12:00 am

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

    Contact

    (614) 706-6965

    Linktr.ee/food4allcbus

  12. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.91 mi


    Info

    Dates & Hours: Call for dates and times.

    Eligibility: Registration required onsite. Clients must arrive 15 minutes prior to closing time AND be registered with Hands On Central Ohio.

    • Requirements

      • Drive-Thru Only
      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • Mon, August 25th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Wed, August 27th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Fri, August 29th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:30 pm

      every month on the 4th Monday

    • 12:00 pm–2:30 pm

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

    • 12:00 pm–2:30 pm

      every month on the 5th Friday

    Contact

    (614) 444-1669

    http://www.sscmfoodpantry.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.35 mi


    Info

    Seniors age 60 and over who meet income guidelines of 130% of the Federal Poverty Level and live in Franklin County are eligible to receive a monthly senior food box. For more information call 614.437.2134.

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Call in advance for services
      • A photo ID is required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • This Wednesday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • This Thursday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

  14. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.93 mi


    Info

    All Franklin County residents

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • Thu, August 14th (next week)

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • Thu, August 21st (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • 9:00 am–10:00 am

      every week on Thursday

    Contact

    (614) 252-5926

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in South Columbus 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 South Columbus 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 South Columbus 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 South Columbus.

  20. Where are you located?

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