Other public benefits
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Families are welcome to enjoy this free event with carnival-style games. Children will receive a toy while supplies last.
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This Thursday
Toy giveaway: 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
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All are welcome to enjoy a holiday celebration and dinner.
Offerings
- Prepared Meals
Schedule
This Friday
5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Food pantry (groceries)
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REGISTRATION BEGINS DECEMBER 1ST THRU DECEMBER 17TH every Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30-7:30PM PARENTS/CUSTODIAL PARENTS – To Register You Need: Driver’s License, State ID or Passport (official photo ID’s only) Official documentation with the child’s actual birth date (passport, certified Birth Certificate from Vital Statistics, certified custodial papers, etc.) Custodial Parents must bring certified Guardianship or Court Paperwork for each child CareSource cards without birth dates will NOT be accepted as proof of age Ages 0-12 years old can be registered for toys Each child can only be registered ONE time for the Firefighters4Kids Toy Drive
Offerings
- Free Groceries
Schedule
Tomorrow
toy giveaway: 5:00 pm
REGISTRATION BEGINS DECEMBER 1ST THRU DECEMBER 17TH every Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30-7:30PM
- 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.
- 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!
Food pantry (groceries)
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You may contact the agency to find out what days and hours they are doing signup’s at their location. All signups for toys must be done through an agency. No signup’s will be permitted after December 19th. PARENTS/CUSTODIAL PARENTS – To Register You Need: Driver’s License, State ID or Passport (official photo ID’s only) Official documentation with the child’s actual birth date (passport, certified Birth Certificate from Vital Statistics, certified custodial papers, etc.) Custodial Parents must bring certified Guardianship or Court Paperwork for each child CareSource cards without birth dates will NOT be accepted as proof of age Ages 0-12 years old can be registered for toys Each child can only be registered ONE time for the Firefighters4Kids Toy Drive
Offerings
- Free Groceries
Schedule
This Friday
11:00 am
Food pantry (groceries)
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Families are welcome to attend and receive free meals for youth. Meals will be takeaway and given on a first come, first served basis.
Offerings
- Free Groceries
Marion Franklin Community Center has no upcoming openings!
Food pantry (groceries)
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- Free Groceries
Barack Community Center has no upcoming openings!
Community fridge
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Offers a free outdoor pantry and little library that operates as take what you need, leave what you can. Find or donate items including pantry staples, clothing, hygiene items, and books. They also host community events offering free meals, household items, back-to-school supplies, and winter clothing. Visit their website and social media pages for upcoming events.
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
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Operates as a choice food pantry supported by Mid-Ohio Foodbank and is open to the community throughout the week for those who make less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level based on household size; no appointment needed.
Offerings
- Free Groceries
Schedule
Today
8:30 am–12:00 pm
Tomorrow
8:30 am–12:00 pm
Tomorrow
5:00 pm–7:00 pm
8:30 am–12:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
5:00 pm–7:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries)
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Service Description: Provides prepackaged food box. Eligibility: All Columbus Residents Hours: Fourth Saturday of each month, 9:30am until gone. Intake Process: Walk-in. First come, first served. Encouraged to come by around 7 - 7:30 to get in line. Documents: ID and proof of address
Offerings
- Free Groceries
Schedule
Sat, December 27th (next week)
9:30 am
Sat, January 24th (next month)
9:30 am
Sat, February 28th (in 2 months)
9:30 am
9:30 am
every month on the 4th Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
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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. Eligibility: Residents of 43205, 43206 or 43215 Intake Process: Walk-in Documents: ID for each household member. Current proof of address (within last 90 days)
Offerings
- Free Groceries
Schedule
Today
9:00 am–11:30 pm
This Thursday
9:00 am–11:30 am
This Saturday
9:00 am–11:30 am
Sat, December 27th (next week)
CLOSED
9:00 am–11:30 pm
every month on the 3rd Tuesday
9:00 am–11:30 am
every month on the 3rd Thursday
9:00 am–11:30 am
every month on the 4th Saturday
- Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places 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 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 that’s open today: Kroger Community Pantry, Livingston United Methodist Church Food Pantry
- Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.