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Find Free Food In Discovery DistrictLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    S.V.D.P. St. Vincent de Paul Volunteer Center, Downtown Service Center

    average user rating

    0.48 mi


    Info

    Heather Swiger, Operations Manager (614) 241-2569

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

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

    Map of S.V.D.P. St. Vincent de Paul Volunteer Center, Downtown Service Center

    Location

    580 East Main Street

    Downtown, OH 43215

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 241-2569

    www.vincentianvoice.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Broad Street United Methodist Church – Manna Cafe

    no ratings yet

    0.14 mi


    Info

    Eligibility: Anyone.

    Intake process: Walk-in.

    Documents: No documents required.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      6:11 am

      • Call in advance for services
    • This Tuesday

      6:11 am

      • Call in advance for services
    • This Wednesday

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

    Map of Broad Street United Methodist Church – Manna Cafe

    Location

    501 East Broad Street

    Downtown, OH 43215

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 221-4571

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    Meal delivery

    Franklin County Office on Aging (Free Meals)

    no ratings yet


    • Offerings

      • Diapers and Clothes upon availability

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Meal delivery: 8:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      Meal delivery: 8:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      Meal delivery: 8:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Meal delivery: 8:00 am–5:00 pm

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

    Map of Franklin County Office on Aging (Free Meals)

    Location

    280 East Broad Street

    Downtown, OH 43215

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 525-6200

    officeonaging.org

  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 Discovery District.

  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)

    Mid-Ohio Market at Columbus State

    1 hour 35 minutes

    average wait time

    0.5 mi


    Info

    Distribution Model: Drive Thru

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      3:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    • 3:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 11:00 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Mid-Ohio Market at Columbus State

    Location

    400 Grove Street

    Downtown, OH 43215

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 287-5353

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Lawrence Haven

    no ratings yet

    0.36 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

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

    Map of St. Lawrence Haven

    Location

    200 South 5th Street

    Downtown, OH 43215

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    J.O.I.N.

    no ratings yet

    0.48 mi


    Info

    Appointment required, call 614-241-2530 or 614-241-2531

    • Requirements

      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      12:30 pm–1:30 pm

    • This Tuesday

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:30 am–12:00 pm

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

    • 12:30 pm–1:30 pm

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

    Map of J.O.I.N.

    Location

    578 East Main Street

    #2 or #11

    Downtown, OH 43215

    directions

    Contact

    614-241-2531 or 614-241-2530

    columbuscatholic.org/join

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Broad Street Presbyterian Church

    no ratings yet

    0.54 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.)

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • This Tuesday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • This Wednesday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

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

    • 8:30 am–10:30 am

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    Map of Broad Street Presbyterian Church

    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)

    Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Columbus

    no ratings yet

    0.41 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

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, June 12th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, June 26th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, July 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

    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)

    Southside Community Ministries

    no ratings yet

    0.29 mi


    Info

    Make your appointment by calling 211.Sign up at the door and go back to your car. Entrance to the center is not allowed. You will be notified when your food is ready to go behind the center to door at 409 Industry Dr, Columbus, OH 43204 to pick up your food. We will call two cars at a time. You will receive a prepackaged box containing essential food items. We ask that you load your car and return the cart.

    • Requirements

      • Appointments required
      • Photo ID and proof of address is required for adults 18+
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Mon, June 24th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Wed, June 26th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Fri, June 28th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:30 pm

      every month on the last Monday

    • 12:00 pm–2:30 pm

      every month on the last Wednesday

    • 12:00 pm–2:30 pm

      every month on the last Friday

    Map of Southside Community Ministries

    Location

    197 East Gay Street

    Downtown, OH 43215

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 341-2282

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    Other public benefits

    Apothecare Pharmacy

    no ratings yet


    Info

    HEALTHCARE RESOURCES

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am–5:30 pm

    • This Tuesday

      8:00 am–5:30 pm

    • This Wednesday

      8:00 am–5:30 pm

    • 8:00 am–5:30 pm

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

    Map of Apothecare Pharmacy

    Location

    131 North High Street

    Uptown District, OH 43215

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 228-4476

    http://www.southeastinc.com/

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Discovery District 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 Discovery District 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?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Discovery District 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 in Discovery District.

  20. Where are you located?

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