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?

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 Downtown that’s open today: <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/apothecare-pharmacy">Apothecare Pharmacy</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/franklin-county-office-on-aging-free-meals">Franklin County Office on Aging (Free Meals)</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/military-veterans-resource-center">Military Veterans Resource Center</a>

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 <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. John's United Church of Christ
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.03 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Wed, August 20th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Wed, August 27th (in 3 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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Apothecare Pharmacy
1 review
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
HEALTHCARE RESOURCES
Schedule
- Today
  8:00 am–5:30 pm
- Next Monday
  8:00 am–5:30 pm
- Next Tuesday
  8:00 am–5:30 pm
- 8:00 am–5:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
131 North High Street
Uptown District, OH 43215
directions
Contact
(614) 228-4476
http://www.southeastinc.com/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Broad Street United Methodist Church – Manna Cafe
3 reviews
Unclaimed
8 minutes
average wait time

0.57 mi
Info
Eligibility: Anyone.

Intake process: Walk-in.

Documents: No documents required.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  5:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Wed, August 20th (in 2 weeks)
  5:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Wed, August 27th (in 3 weeks)
  5:00 pm–6:00 pm
- 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Location
501 East Broad Street
Downtown, OH 43215
directions
Contact
(614) 221-4571
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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!
Meal delivery
Franklin County Office on Aging (Free Meals)
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet
- Offerings
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
Schedule
- Today
  Meal delivery: 8:00 am–5:00 pm
- Next Monday
  Meal delivery: 8:00 am–5:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  Meal delivery: 8:00 am–5:00 pm
- Meal delivery: 8:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
280 East Broad Street
Downtown, OH 43215
directions
Contact
(614) 525-6200
officeonaging.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 go behind the center to door at 409 Industry Dr, Columbus, OH 43204 to pick up your food. 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
  Appointments required
  Photo ID and proof of address is required for adults 18+
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
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 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
197 East Gay Street
Downtown, OH 43215
directions
Contact
(614) 341-2282
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St John’s United Church of Christ – The Largest Table
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.56 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
- Info
  No requirements
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  12:00 pm–1:30 pm
- Wed, August 20th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–1:30 pm
- Wed, August 27th (in 3 weeks)
  12:00 pm–1:30 pm
- 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
59 East Mound Street
Downtown, OH 43215
directions
Contact
(614) 224-8634
https://www.stjohnschurchcolumbus.org/the-largest-table.html
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Food pantry (groceries)
Mid-Ohio Market at Columbus State
3 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.65 mi
Info
Distribution Model: Drive Thru
- Requirements
  Proof of household income required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  11:00 am–4:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  2:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Next Thursday
  11:00 am–4:00 pm
- 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Thursday
- 2:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
400 Grove Street
Downtown, OH 43215
directions
Contact
(614) 287-5353
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Bethany Presbyterian Church
1 review
Unclaimed
-1 hours -1 minutes
average wait time

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

https://www.facebook.com/BethanyUSA/
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:30 pm
- Sat, August 16th (next week)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:30 pm
- Sat, August 23rd (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)
Military Veterans Resource Center
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.82 mi
Info
Open to all. Can visit once a month.

Assists veterans with assistance other than food. Must show Veterans ID or DD214.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
Schedule
- Today
  8:30 am–4:00 pm
- Next Monday
  8:30 am–4:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  8:30 am–4:00 pm
- 8:30 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
470 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
directions
Contact
(614) 230-0662
https://milvetsrc.org/veterans-food-bank/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Shiloh Baptist Church
3 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

0.98 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Client can visit: Once a week
  No requirements
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:30 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, August 16th (next week)
  10:30 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, August 23rd (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
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
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?
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 Downtown that’s open today: Apothecare Pharmacy, Franklin County Office on Aging (Free Meals), Military Veterans Resource Center
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 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.