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

    Stowe Mission of Central Ohio

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.43 mi


    Info

    Stowe Mission provides a client‑choice food pantry for low‑income neighbors by appointment (monthly shopping) and serves a free hot lunch on weekdays through its Community Kitchen. The pantry is operated in partnership with The Salvation Army and offers meats, nonperishables, and dairy. Guests are welcomed into a safe, supportive environment, and additional on‑site services include dental and vision clinics, pregnancy resources, and educational programs.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • This Thursday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:30 pm

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

    Map of Stowe Mission of Central Ohio

    Location

    888 Parsons Avenue

    Columbus, OH 43206

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 445-8400

    https://stowemission.org/hunger-stowe-mission-community-resource-center/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    25 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.52 mi


    Info

    Franklin and Delaware County residents do not need a referral. They can visit www.lssfoodpantries.org and make registration to place an order and make an appointment for a pick-up date and time. If you need assistance, please call our help desk at 877-LSS-MEAL weekdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Service area: Franklin County

    Registration on website required

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    • 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.37 mi


    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tue, May 12th (next week)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

  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 Thurman Square.

  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)

    24 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.4 mi


    Info

    Eligibility: based on income eligibility. Intake Process: Walk in and drive thru pick up. Documents: ID & proof of income.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      11:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.77 mi


    Info

    Walk-up community meal providing free, ready-to-eat food to anyone in need; operated by/under the Hand to Hand Ministry/Power of Prayer ministry umbrella.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.19 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

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • This Thursday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Next Monday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    1.25 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Other social services available

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–2:00 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.29 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, May 13th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, May 27th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, June 10th (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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.13 mi


    Info

    Come join us every Saturday from 12:15 PM to 1:30 PM at corner of E Innis Ave & Parsons Ave (Across from Tony's L Block IncomeTaxService ... PLEASE do NOT park in the businesses parking lot, nor block residences, as we want to be able to keep using this space 🙂 We collect as much produce and other foods as we can find, and offer it free to any in need, No Questions Asked. So if you, or someone you know, is in need please stop by. And/or if you've ever wanted to learn more about what we do or how you may be able to help further our goals/efforts (and possibly expand to even more areas), come on out too. See less

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      12:15 pm–1:30 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, May 16th (next week)

      12:15 pm–1:30 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, May 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      12:15 pm–1:30 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 12:15 pm–1:30 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    9 minutes

    average wait time

    1.63 mi


    Info

    Eligibility: Anyone.

    Intake process: Walk-in.

    Documents: No documents required.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      5:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Thurman Square 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 Thurman Square 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 Thurman Square that’s open today: Stowe Mission of Central Ohio, Lutheran Social Services South Side Food Pantry, THE OPEN SHELTER, INC., All People’s Fresh Food Market, Power of Prayer, Mid-Ohio Kitchen at Reeb Community Meal, Broad Street United Methodist Church – Manna Cafe

  20. Where are you located?

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