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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    7 minutes

    average wait time

    0.48 mi


    Info

    Eligibility: Residents of 43203 or 43205. Clients can visit the pantry once per month.

    Hours: Closed the first Wednesday of the month.

    Intake Process: Walk-in.

    Documents: Photo ID and proof of address (bill or lease preferred) for adults. ID also for children.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      12:00 pm–1:45 pm

    • This Thursday

      12:00 pm–1:45 pm

    • Wed, January 1st (next week)

      12:00 pm–1:45 pm

    • 12:00 pm–1:45 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday

    Map of St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church

    Location

    166 Woodland Avenue

    Near East Side, OH 43203

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Total Life Ministries

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.81 mi


    Info

    Eligibility: Anyone.

    Intake Process: Walk-in.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Sat, January 11th (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Sat, January 25th (next month)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Map of Total Life Ministries

    Location

    2260 East 5th Avenue

    St. Mary's, OH 43219

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 252-8387

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Mt Vernon AME Church

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.15 mi


    Info

    After the 15th of each month: Wednesday and Saturday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, January 1st (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Saturday

    Map of Mt Vernon AME Church

    Location

    1127 Mount Vernon Avenue

    King-Lincoln Bronzeville, OH 43203

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 253-4323

  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 Eastgate.

  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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    SNAP/EBT

    Franklin County Job and Family Services

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    • Offerings

      • SNAP assistance available
      • Assists clients with SNAP applications, Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare, and other safety net benefits from the city, state, and federal government

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

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

    Map of Franklin County Job and Family Services

    Location

    1055 Mount Vernon Avenue

    King-Lincoln Bronzeville, OH 43203

    directions

    Contact

    (844) 640-6446

    http://www.benefits.ohio.gov/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    St. Dominic’s Church

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.21 mi


    Info

    All Franklin County residents

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • This Tuesday

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • This Wednesday

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 10:30 am–12:30 pm

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

    Map of St. Dominic’s Church

    Location

    451 North 20th Street

    Mount Vernon, OH 43203

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 252-5926

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Salvation Army in Central OH

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.7 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

      • Proof of address required
      • Call in advance for services
      • A photo ID is required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • This Wednesday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • This Thursday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Map of Salvation Army in Central OH

    Location

    966 East Main Street

    Near East Side, OH 43205

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Second Baptist Church – Bread Basket Food Pantry

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.47 mi


    Info

    Eligibility: Anyone.

    Intake Process: Walk-in.

    Documents: Photo ID for adults, proof of address and health card, Social Security card or birth certificates for each child.

    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, January 25th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, February 22nd (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Map of Second Baptist Church – Bread Basket Food Pantry

    Location

    186 North 17th Street

    King-Lincoln Bronzeville, OH 43203

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 253-4313

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Corinthian Missionary Baptist Choice Pantry

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    22 minutes

    average wait time

    1.75 mi


    Info

    Distribution Model: Drive Thru

    https://www.facebook.com/corinthianmbc

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      8:30 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, January 1st (next week)

      8:30 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, January 8th (in 2 weeks)

      8:30 am–11:30 am

    • 8:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Corinthian Missionary Baptist Choice Pantry

    Location

    3161 East 5th Avenue

    East Columbus, OH 43219

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 237-8619

    https://cmbccols.com/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Mt. Vernon AME Food Pantry

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.55 mi


    Info

    71147 Mount Vernon Ave

    • Requirements

      • A photo ID is required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, January 1st (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, January 8th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Location

    Mount Vernon Avenue

    Columbus, OH

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 253-4323

  14. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Eastgate 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 Eastgate 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?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Eastgate 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 Eastgate.

  19. Where are you located?

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