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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St James the Less Food Pantry

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    0.73 mi


    Info

    Referral from 211MD required. Call 211 to make an appointment.

    Serves residents of 43224 zip code.

    • Requirements

      • Drive-thru only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • This Thursday

      5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Map of St James the Less Food Pantry

    Location

    1652 Oakland Park Avenue

    North Linden, OH 43224

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 447-1074

    https://www.stjames-cpps.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.9 mi


    Info

    Service Description: Offers three-day supply of food per size of household

    Eligibility: Franklin County

    Intake Process: Prefer client call-ahead to Hands on Central Ohio at (614) 341-2282 for an appointment. Walk-ins also accepted.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      5:00 pm

    • Wed, August 12th (next week)

      5:00 pm

    • Wed, August 19th (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.59 mi


    Info

    Northland church of Christ partnered with the Vineyard Food Pantry

    https://www.facebook.com/ncocfamily/

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      6:30 pm–7:30 pm

    • Wed, August 12th (next week)

      6:30 pm–7:30 pm

    • Wed, August 19th (in 2 weeks)

      6:30 pm–7:30 pm

    • 6:30 pm–7:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

  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 Clinton.

  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)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    1.08 mi


    Info

    Clients are encouraged to call in advance to arrange their food package pickup. The staff are kind and helpful.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      8:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      8:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–5:00 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    18 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.86 mi


    Info

    Help Residents of Counties: Franklin

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.19 mi


    Info

    Eligibility: Residents in zip codes 43211, 43219, 43224, 43229 and 43231 that meet ODJFS income levels. Sign-up to serve 1x a month. Choose a monthly Saturday morning or a 2nd Tuesday evening or 4th Thursday evening. Before you commit, sign-up and we will contact you with information so you can make your best decision. https://cagiving.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3013325/reservations/new

    Registration on website required

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, August 11th (next week)

      5:30 pm–7:00 pm

    • Sat, August 15th (next week)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

    • 5:30 pm–7:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Tuesday

    • 5:30 pm–7:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.5 mi


    Info

    Service Description: Fresh produce drive-thru market Eligibility: Resident of Clinton Township
    while supplies last Intake Process: Drive through (but walkers and those on bikes will be served). No appointment necessary.
    Documents: Photo ID

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Fri, August 14th (next week)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Fri, August 28th (in 3 weeks)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Fri, September 11th (next month)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Friday

    • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Friday

  12. Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.35 mi


    Info

    Lowe Aleece 6/1/2026 10:00:00 AM 8/13/2026 10:00:00 AM

    • Requirements

      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      7:00 am–9:30 am

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • 7:00 am–9:30 am

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

    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.42 mi


    Info

    Watkins Michael 6/8/2026 10:00:00 AM 8/10/2026 10:00:00 AM

    • Requirements

      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:15 am–9:30 am

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–12:30 pm

    • This Thursday

      9:15 am–9:30 am

    • 9:15 am–9:30 am

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

    • 12:00 pm–12:30 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.73 mi


    Info

    As mandated by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) clients are re-certified every year in July.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–1:30 pm

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Clothing may be available
    • Thu, August 13th (next week)

      10:00 am–1:30 pm

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Clothing may be available
    • Thu, August 20th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:30 pm

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Clothing may be available
    • 10:00 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Clinton 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 Clinton 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 Clinton that’s open today: St James the Less Food Pantry, The Hardy Center, KIPP Journey Academy

  20. Where are you located?

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

  21. Can I get a reminder before my visit?

    Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

  22. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Clinton for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

  23. How do I get help from a real person?

    You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Clinton, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.