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Find Free Food In West ColumbusLemontree 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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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Crossroads United Methodist Church

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.07 mi


    Info

    New clients must bring: Their photo ID A piece of ID for each person in the household (such as an insurance card or Social Security car) A utility bill showing the home address. 30 people will be served at a time.

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
      • Photo ID and proof of address is required for adults 18+
      • ID required for all members of the household
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      4:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, May 7th (in 2 weeks)

      4:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • 4:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Crossroads United Methodist Church

    Location

    1100 South Hague Avenue

    Hilltop, OH 43204

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

    Salvation Army Hilltop

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.29 mi


    Info

    Please call 614-341-2282 to make an appointment

    • Requirements

      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:30 am

    • Next Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:30 am

    • Next Wednesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Lunch
      • Grab and Go Meals
    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:30 am

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Friday

    Map of Salvation Army Hilltop

    Location

    2300 West Mound Street

    Hilltop, OH 43204

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Mid-Ohio Market at My Project USA Hilltop Youth Empowerment Center

    29 minutes

    average wait time

    1.99 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Client can visit: Once a week

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      3:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

    • 3:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Mid-Ohio Market at My Project USA Hilltop Youth Empowerment Center

    Location

    3275 Sullivant Avenue

    Hilltop, OH 43204

    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 West 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!

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Columbus Food Not Bombs

    no ratings yet

    1.66 mi


    Info

    Comida Gratis, Free Food, no questions, all are welcome! 🌽🍏🥔🍐 Come join us every Saturday from 12:15 PM to 1:30 PM at corner of Sullivant Ave and S Burgess! 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

    • Today

      12:15 pm–1:30 pm

    • Sat, May 4th (next week)

      12:15 pm–1:30 pm

    • Sat, May 11th (in 2 weeks)

      12:15 pm–1:30 pm

    • 12:15 pm–1:30 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of Columbus Food Not Bombs

    Location

    2616 Sullivant Avenue

    Hilltop, OH 43204

    directions
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Other material needs

    Meal – Hilltop Community Worship Center

    no ratings yet

    1.68 mi


    Info

    Walk-up Service

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:30 pm–3:30 pm

      • Grab and Go Meals
    • Today

      Other material needs: 1:30 pm–3:30 pm

      • Clothing may be available
    • Sat, May 4th (next week)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:30 pm–3:30 pm

      • Grab and Go Meals
    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:30 pm–3:30 pm

      every week on Saturday

    • Other material needs: 1:30 pm–3:30 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    • Other material needs: 1:30 pm–2:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    Map of Meal – Hilltop Community Worship Center

    Location

    2622 Sullivant Avenue

    Hilltop, OH 43204

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

    Trinity Assembly Of God

    average user rating

    1.65 mi


    Info

    SERVES Franklin County

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Proof of household income required
      • A photo ID is required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–7:00 pm

      • Clothing may be available
    • Sat, May 11th (in 2 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–7:00 pm

      • Clothing may be available
    • Sat, May 18th (in 3 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–7:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–7:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    Map of Trinity Assembly Of God

    Location

    1112 Demorest Road

    Hilltop, OH 43204

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Christ N Us

    no ratings yet

    2.01 mi


    Info

    Distribution Model: Drive Thru

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      5:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Sat, May 11th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every month on the 1st

    • 5:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Map of Christ N Us

    Location

    286 Belvidere Avenue

    Hilltop, OH 43223

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 732-5944

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Bible Community Church

    24 minutes

    average wait time

    2.14 mi


    • Requirements

      • Drive-Thru Only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available
    • Info

      • Lunch

    Schedule

    • Thu, May 16th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Thu, May 23rd (in 4 weeks)

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Thu, June 20th (in 2 months)

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–4:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

    • 11:00 am–4:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Thursday

    Map of Bible Community Church

    Location

    3880 Clime Road

    Hilltop, OH 43228

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 272-6818

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    Other material needs

    Maternity Resource Center at Immanuel Baptist Church

    average user rating


    Info

    Bring picture ID of yourself (ex. Driver's lincense and/or passport) and proof of your children's name and their date of birth.

    If pregnant, bring proof of pregnancy.

    Wear a mask uponj entering the building.

    No need for appointment and referral.

    • Offerings

      • Diapers upon availability
      • Diapers and pad service
      • Diapers and Clothes upon availability

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      6:30 pm–7:30 pm

    • Wed, May 8th (in 2 weeks)

      6:30 pm–7:30 pm

    • 6:30 pm–7:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Map of Maternity Resource Center at Immanuel Baptist Church

    Location

    3417 Palmetto Street

    Hilltop, OH 43204

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Food Pantry

    1 hour 45 minutes

    average wait time

    2.5 mi


    Info

    • Located on COTA line 10.
    • Closed the first Tuesday and first Saturday of each month
    • Closed on the Tuesday following a major Monday Holiday
    • Schedule by calling 211 or TEXT to 614-702-7772 with first and last name, current address, phone number and date they would like to visit.
    • Clients may also register through the RSVP at FreshTrak.com.
    • Serves 43204, 43215, 43222, 43223, 43228, 43119.
    • Requirements

      • Wear Facemask
      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:30 am

    • Next Tuesday

      10:30 am

    • Sat, May 4th (next week)

      10:30 am

    • 10:30 am–

      every week on Tuesday, Saturday

    Map of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Food Pantry

    Location

    1775 West Broad Street

    Hilltop, OH 43223

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in West 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 West 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?

    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 West Columbus that’s open today: Mid-Ohio Market at My Project USA Hilltop Youth Empowerment Center, Columbus Food Not Bombs, Meal – Hilltop Community Worship Center, Trinity Assembly Of God , Christ N Us, Maternity Resource Center at Immanuel Baptist Church, Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Food Pantry

  20. Where are you located?

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