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!

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.

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 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.

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.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army in Central OH
9 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

0.3 mi
Info
Seniors age 60 and over who meet income guidelines of 130% of the Federal Poverty Level and live in Franklin County are eligible to receive a monthly senior food box. For more information call 614.437.2134.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  Call in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:30 am–11:30 am
  A photo ID is required
- This Wednesday
  9:30 am–11:30 am
  A photo ID is required
- This Thursday
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Mon, February 16th (in 2 weeks)
  CLOSED
- 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
966 East Main Street
Near East Side, OH 43205
directions
Contact
(614) 341-2282
easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southwest-ohio/central-ohio/alleviate-hunger
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Food pantry (groceries)
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Columbus
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.67 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
- This Wednesday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, February 25th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, March 11th (next month)
  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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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Bethany Presbyterian Church
1 review
Unclaimed
-1 hours -1 minutes
average wait time

0.52 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
- Sat, February 21st (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:30 pm
- Sat, February 28th (in 3 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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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)
Broad Street Presbyterian Church
4 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.28 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–10:00 am
  Drive-thru only
- This Tuesday
  8:30 am–10:00 am
  Drive-thru only
- This Wednesday
  8:30 am–10:00 am
  Drive-thru only
- 8:30 am–10:00 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)
Shiloh Baptist Church
3 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

0.69 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
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  10:30 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, February 21st (in 2 weeks)
  10:30 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, February 28th (in 3 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)
Broad Street United Methodist Church – Manna Cafe
6 reviews
Unclaimed
9 minutes
average wait time

0.58 mi
Info
Eligibility: Anyone.

Intake process: Walk-in.

Documents: No documents required.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- 5:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
501 East Broad Street
Downtown, OH 43215
directions
Contact
(614) 221-4571
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Food pantry (groceries)
Mt Vernon AME Church
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.74 mi
Info
Make an appointment through FreshTrak
- Requirements
  ID required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, February 25th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, March 11th (next month)
  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
1127 Mount Vernon Avenue
King-Lincoln Bronzeville, OH 43203
directions
Contact
(614) 253-4323
https://www.mtvernoname.com/events/2017/7/13/free-farmers-market
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Community Kitchen (of St. John’s Catholic)
3 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

0.74 mi
Info
Public transportation accessible Service Description: Provides hot breakfast and/or lunch for community members in need Eligibility: Anyone Intake Process: Walk-in Documents: No documents required Please arrive early, while parking is limited.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- This Thursday
  9:00 am–10:30 am
- Thu, February 19th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–10:30 am
- Thu, February 26th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–10:30 am
- 9:00 am–10:30 am
  every week on Thursday
Location
640 South Ohio Avenue
South Columbus, OH 43205
directions
Contact
(614) 212-6428
https://www.communitykitchencolumbus.org/events.html
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Food pantry (groceries)
Broad Street Presbyterian Church
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.29 mi
Info
Public transportation accessible Service Description: Offers a choice food pantry. Limited supplies of diapers may be available. 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. There are also free farm markets offered for all Franklin County residents in the summer. (Visit website for specific dates.) Intake Process: Curbside or walk-thru (wait in garden for volunteer to come to you). First come, first served. Documents: Photo ID and proof of address.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  8:30 am–10:30 am
- This Tuesday
  8:30 am–10:30 am
- This Wednesday
  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
https://www.columbus.gov/files/sharedassets/city/v/1/public-health/health-resource-lists/food-pantry-2025-resource-list_2.21.2025.pdf
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Unity Baptist Church Meal Program
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.97 mi
Info
Public transportation accessible Service Description: Offers a sit-down meal. Eligibility: Anyone Intake Process: Walk-in. Documents: No documents required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Wed, February 18th (in 2 weeks)
  5:30 pm–7:00 pm
- Wed, February 25th (in 3 weeks)
  5:30 pm–7:00 pm
- Wed, March 18th (next month)
  5:30 pm–7:00 pm
- 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Wednesday
- 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
1358 Mount Vernon Avenue
Mount Vernon, OH 43203
directions
Contact
(614) 258-7070
https://www.columbus.gov/files/sharedassets/city/v/1/public-health/health-resource-lists/food-pantry-2025-resource-list_2.21.2025.pdf
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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?
You can browse these pages for resources 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.
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.