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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Columbus

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.82 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

    • Wed, April 22nd (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, May 13th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, May 27th (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

    Map of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Columbus

    Location

    428 East Main Street

    Downtown, OH 43215

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 221-3446

    https://www.wearemtolivet.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    9 minutes

    average wait time

    0.96 mi


    Info

    Eligibility: Anyone.

    Intake process: Walk-in.

    Documents: No documents required.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Next 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

    Contact

    (614) 221-4571
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.51 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

    • Next Wednesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, April 22nd (in 2 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, April 29th (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

  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 River South.

  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)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    1.16 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

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      2:00 pm–6:00 pm

      • Students & staff only
    • Next Thursday

      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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.55 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. 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

    • Next Thursday

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • Tue, April 21st (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:30 pm

    • Sat, April 25th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • 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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.62 mi


    Info

    Open to all. Can visit once a month.

    Assists veterans with assistance other than food. Must show Veterans ID or DD214.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      8:30 am–4:00 pm

    • 8:30 am–4:00 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

    0.82 mi


    Info

    Public transportation accessible Service Description: Offers a daily hot meal to community members. Eligibility: Anyone Intake Process: Walk-in. There is a dress code. Guests should make sure skirts/shorts are worn to the knee. All shirts must have sleeves. Documents: No documents required

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.87 mi


    • Requirements

      • Drive-thru only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Tue, April 21st (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Tue, April 28th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Contact

    (614) 461-9247
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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.95 mi


    Info

    Distribution in the parking lot at corner of West Broad street /S Davis ave Mount Carmel Medical Group Franklinton

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am–11:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, April 18th (next week)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am–11:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.81 mi


    Info

    • Temporarily located at 588 W. Scott St., Columbus, Ohio 43215
    • To Go Meals only are served Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. - Noon
    • No volunteers or food donations until further notice. For updates: please call (614) 461-9444
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:30 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:30 am–12:00 pm

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

    Contact

    (614) 221-4323

    www.hfsk.org

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in River South 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 River South 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 River South that’s open today: Saints Alive Mobile Pantry

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in River South 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 River South 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 River South, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.