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Find Free Food In 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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    SNAP/EBT

    Mid-Ohio Food Collective- SNAP Assistance

    283 referrals


    Info

    If you have questions about the process or would like free assistance with the application, please click here; https://midohiofoodbankfao.formstack.com/forms/referral_form or call/text us at 614-782-5503 to have a coordinator call you.

    Schedule

    • Today

      5:30 pm–8:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–3:30 pm

    • 9:30 am–3:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

    • 5:30 pm–8:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 9:00 am–3:30 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Gethsemane United Methodist Church

    102 referrals


      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, October 7th (next week)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Victory Ministries

    100 referrals


    Info

    Eligibility: All Franklin County zip codes.

    Intake Process: Telephone. Appointment required.

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

  4. 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.

  5. 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 Columbus.

  6. 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)

    The Bridge Community Center

    100 referrals


    Info

    Eligibility: Anyone.

    ntake Process: Walk-in.

    Documents: Valid Photo ID and proof of address. Verification of address is needed annually.

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      7:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Tue, October 10th (in 2 weeks)

      7:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • 7:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Mid-Ohio Food Collective on Norton Rd

    94 referrals


      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      12:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    • 12:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 12:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • 10:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Christ Memorial Katherines Kafe

    94 referrals


    Info

    Walk-up Service

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      11:30 am–2:30 pm

    • 11:30 am–2:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 6:00 pm–7:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Calvary Christian Fellowship

    89 referrals


    Info

    no timing

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, October 11th (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm–6:30 pm

    • Wed, October 25th (in 4 weeks)

      5:00 pm–6:30 pm

    • 5:00 pm–6:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    • 5:00 pm–6:30 pm

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Bible Community Church

    84 referrals


    Info

    Distribution Model: Drive Thru

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Thu, October 19th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Thu, October 26th (in 4 weeks)

      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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    First Church of God Refugee Road Food Pantry

    78 referrals


      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

  13. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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 Columbus do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  16. 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.

  17. 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 Columbus that’s open today: Mid-Ohio Food Collective- SNAP Assistance, Victory Ministries, Mid-Ohio Food Collective on Norton Rd, Bible Community Church

  18. Where are you located?

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