Text us
Find Free Food In 43205Lemontree makes it easy to find the best food pantries near you. Browse our directory, or sign up for personalized assistance & helpful tools. Our team of specialists can answer any question!
  1. Street view

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    First English Lutheran Church

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating


    Info

    Service Description: Free meal to go on Thursday & Sundays

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • Next Sunday

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • Thu, September 10th (next week)

      5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • 8:30 am–9:30 am

      every week on Sunday

    • 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of First English Lutheran Church

    Location

    1015 East Main Street

    Near East Side, OH 43205

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 252-3191

    felccolumbus.com/community

    Is this your soup kitchen?Claim it!
  2. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP at any time to Opt Out. Reply HELP at any time for help. See our Terms of Service and our privacy policy.
  3. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    4 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    The food pantry provides groceries to individuals and families in need. A monthly senior food box program is available for adults age 60 and over who meet income guidelines at 130% of the Federal Poverty Level and live in Franklin County.

    • 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

    • Next Monday

      CLOSED

    • Next Wednesday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

  4. Street view

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    18 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Entrance from the alley in the rear of the building.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
  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 43205.

  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!

  8. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time


    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–10:30 am

    • This Friday

      8:30 am–10:30 am

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–10:30 am

    • 8:30 am–10:30 am

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

  9. Street view

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time


    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

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–10:30 am

    • Thu, September 10th (next week)

      9:00 am–10:30 am

    • Thu, September 17th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–10:30 am

    • 9:00 am–10:30 am

      every week on Thursday

  10. Street view

    Other

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    East Columbus Development Company (ECDC) is a community‑development nonprofit offering utility assistance, SNAP/food‑stamp enrollment help, a resource database, senior enrichment, GED tutoring, and serves as a Firefighters 4 Kids toy‑sign‑up agency. No standing walk‑in food pantry or grocery distribution is indicated.

    • Offerings

      • Other social services available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–4:30 pm

    • This Friday

      10:00 am–4:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–4:30 pm

    • 10:00 am–4:30 pm

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

  11. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    Hope Lutheran Church is a welcoming faith community that shares hope with all people and serves neighbors through community outreach.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
  12. Street view

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    • Requirements

      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:15 am–11:45 am

    • This Friday

      11:15 am–11:45 am

    • This Saturday

      11:15 am–11:45 am

    • Next Monday

      11:15 am–11:45 am

    • 11:15 am–11:45 am

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

  13. Street view

    Other

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    A Columbus Recreation and Parks community center focused on creative and wellness programming for people of all ages.

    Schedule

    • 9:00 am–8:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 9:00 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Friday, Saturday

  14. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in 43205 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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 43205 do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  17. 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.

  18. 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 43205 that’s open today: Fran Ryan Center

  19. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in 43205 for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

  20. 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.

  21. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in 43205 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.

  22. 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 43205, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.

  23. More Nearby Resources

    • Free Food in 43205
    • Free Food in Columbus