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 Downtown.

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 Downtown 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 Downtown 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?

You can browse these pages for resources in Downtown 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 Downtown.

Where are you located?

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

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.

Can I build a weekly food schedule?

Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Downtown 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.

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 Downtown, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Broad Street Presbyterian Church
6 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.96 mi
Info
Eligibility: Households living in zip codes 43203, 43205, 43209, 43213 and 43215 are eligible to receive food assistance once every 30 days. Other Franklin County residents are eligible to receive a temporary assistance package (no meat or milk) once.

Documents: Photo ID. Proof of address. ID for all household members. (Medical cards, FCJFS print out.) We will be CLOSED for major holidays. In bad weather, the Pantry will close only when there is a Level 2 or 3 Snow Emergency in Franklin County.
Requirements
ID required
Proof of address required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Tomorrow
8:30 am–10:30 am
This Thursday
8:30 am–10:30 am
This Friday
8:30 am–10:30 am
8:30 am–10:30 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
760 East Broad Street
King-Lincoln Bronzeville, OH 43205
directions
Contact
(614) 461-4557
http://www.bspc.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Columbus
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.64 mi
Info
Eligibility: Must live in zip codes 43205, 43206 or 43215. Clients can come once a month.

Intake Process: Walk-in.

Documents: Photo ID for each member of home, electric and/or gas bill.
Requirements
ID required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Tomorrow
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Wed, July 8th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Wed, July 22nd (in 4 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Wednesday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
428 East Main Street
Downtown, OH 43215
directions
Contact
(614) 221-3446
https://www.wearemtolivet.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Mid-Ohio Market - Columbus State
11 reviews
Unclaimed
3 minutes
average wait time

0.65 mi
Info
A no‑cost, client‑choice food market on Columbus State’s downtown campus, operated with Mid‑Ohio Food Collective, where CSCC students and community members meeting income eligibility can shop for fresh produce and pantry staples in a grocery‑like setting. Operations follow the college’s semester calendar with updates posted via CSCC alerts and the market’s Facebook page.
Requirements
Proof of household income required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Client choice pantry
Fresh produce
Schedule
Tomorrow
2:00 pm–6:00 pm
Students & staff only
This Thursday
11:00 am–4:00 pm
Next Monday
11:00 am–4:00 pm
11:00 am–4:00 pm
every week on Monday
2:00 pm–6:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
11:00 am–4:00 pm
every week on Thursday
Location
400 Grove Street
Columbus, OH 43215
directions
Contact
(614) 287-5996
https://www.cscc.edu/services/mid-ohio-market/
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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 Downtown.
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)
Broad Street United Methodist Church – Manna Cafe
7 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.57 mi
Info
Eligibility: Anyone.

Intake process: Walk-in.

Documents: No documents required.
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Tomorrow
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Wed, July 1st (next week)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Wed, July 8th (in 2 weeks)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Location
501 East Broad Street
Downtown, OH 43215
directions
Contact
(614) 221-4571
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St John’s United Church of Christ – Largest Table
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.03 mi
Info
Service Description: Provides a free weekly community lunch and optional non-denominational communion service at noon preceding lunch. Eligibility: Anyone Intake Process: Walk-in Documents: No documents required
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Tomorrow
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Wed, July 1st (next week)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Wed, July 8th (in 2 weeks)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Location
125 East Broad Street
Uptown District, OH 43215
directions
Contact
(614) 224-8634
https://www.stjohnschurchcolumbus.org/the-largest-table.html
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Bethany Presbyterian Church
1 review
Unclaimed
-1 hours -1 minutes
average wait time

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

https://www.facebook.com/BethanyUSA/
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
This Saturday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:30 pm
July 4th is Independence Day
The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
Sat, July 4th (next week)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:30 pm
Sat, July 11th (in 2 weeks)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:30 pm
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:30 pm
every week on Saturday
Location
206 North Garfield Avenue
King-Lincoln Bronzeville, OH 43203
directions
Contact
(614) 253-0077
https://www.bethanycolumbus.com/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Shiloh Baptist Church
4 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.98 mi
Info
Service Description: Offers a weekly take-a-way meal, must come around the back. Eligibility: Anyone Hours: Sat., 11 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Intake Process: Walk-in Documents: No documents required
Requirements
You can visit once a week
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
This Saturday
10:30 am–12:00 pm
July 4th is Independence Day
The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
Sat, July 4th (next week)
10:30 am–12:00 pm
Sat, July 11th (in 2 weeks)
10:30 am–12:00 pm
10:30 am–12:00 pm
every week on Saturday
Location
720 Mount Vernon Avenue
King-Lincoln Bronzeville, OH 43203
directions
Contact
(614) 253-7946
https://www.facebook.com/Shiloh1869/?_rdr
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Food pantry (groceries)
Livingston United Methodist Church Food Pantry
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.71 mi
Info
Distribution is on last Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday but due to Holiday Months Distribution will be on second last days of the month Service Description: Food pantry that offers an emergency supply of three to five days’ worth of food. Serving residents of zip codes 43215, 43205, 43206, 43207, and 43209. Charitable Pharmacy patients outside of these zip codes are also welcome with a referral from a member of the Charitable Pharmacy staff. Intake Process: Walk-in Documents: ID for each household member. Current proof of address (within last 90 days)
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
This Thursday
9:00 am–11:30 am
This Saturday
9:00 am–11:30 am
Tue, July 21st (in 4 weeks)
9:00 am–11:30 pm
9:00 am–11:30 pm
every month on the 3rd Tuesday
9:00 am–11:30 am
every month on the 4th Thursday
9:00 am–11:30 am
every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
200 East Livingston Avenue
South Columbus, OH 43215
directions
Contact
(614) 227-0301
https://www.livingstonchurch.org/food-pantry
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Holy Family Soup Kitchen
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1 mi
Info
Holy Family Soup Kitchen provides hot, ready-to-eat meals and operates a client choice food pantry. Call the main office for information.
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Client choice pantry
Schedule
Tomorrow
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Tomorrow
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:00 pm
This Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
588 West Gay Street
Franklinton, OH 43215
directions
Contact
(614) 221-4323
www.hfsk.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Southside Community Ministries
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.16 mi
Info
Make your appointment by calling 211. Sign up at the door and go back to your car. Entrance to the center is not allowed. You will be notified when your food is ready to pick up. We will call two cars at a time. You will receive a prepackaged box containing essential food items. We ask that you load your car and return the cart.
Requirements
You can visit once a month
ID required
Proof of address required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Tomorrow
12:00 pm–2:30 pm
Appointment required
This Friday
12:00 pm–2:30 pm
Appointment required
Next Monday
12:00 pm–2:30 pm
Appointment required
12:00 pm–2:30 pm
every month on the last Monday
12:00 pm–2:30 pm
every month on the last Wednesday
12:00 pm–2:30 pm
every month on the last Friday
Location
409 Industry Drive
Hilltop, OH 43204
directions
Contact
(614) 341-2282
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Downtown 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 Downtown 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?
You can browse these pages for resources in Downtown 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 Downtown.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Downtown for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.
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.
Can I build a weekly food schedule?
Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Downtown 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.
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 Downtown, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.