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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Broad Street United Methodist Church – Manna Cafe

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.21 mi


    Info

    Eligibility: Anyone.

    Intake process: Walk-in.

    Documents: No documents required.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      7:02 am

      • Call in advance for services
    • Next Tuesday

      7:02 am

      • Call in advance for services
    • Next Tuesday

      7:02 am

      • Call in advance for services
    • 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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    Food pantry (groceries)

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

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.51 mi


    Info

    Heather Swiger, Operations Manager (614) 241-2569

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    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

    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)

    Mid-Ohio Market at Columbus State

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    1 hour 35 minutes

    average wait time

    0.49 mi


    Info

    Distribution Model: Drive Thru

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      3:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Next 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

  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 Jefferson Avenue Historic 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)

    Broad Street Presbyterian Church

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.25 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

    • Next Monday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Next 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)

    Bethany Presbyterian Church

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.35 mi


    Info

    Eligibility: Anyone. Intake Process: Walk-in. Documents: No documents required.

    https://www.facebook.com/BethanyUSA/

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Sat, November 30th (next week)

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Sat, December 7th (in 2 weeks)

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • 11:30 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of Bethany Presbyterian Church

    Location

    206 North Garfield Avenue

    King-Lincoln Bronzeville, OH 43203

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Second Baptist Church – Bread Basket Food Pantry

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.47 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

    • Today

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, December 28th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, January 25th (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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    Meal delivery

    Franklin County Office on Aging (Free Meals)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    • Offerings

      • Diapers and Clothes upon availability

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Meal delivery: 8:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      Meal delivery: 8:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next 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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Southside Community Ministries

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.58 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

    • Next Monday

      12:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      12:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Next Friday

      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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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Columbus

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.57 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

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, December 11th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, December 25th (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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    St. John's United Church of Christ

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.71 mi


    • 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, December 4th (in 2 weeks)

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

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, December 11th (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

    Map of St. John's United Church of Christ

    Location

    125 East Broad Street

    Uptown District, OH 43215

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Jefferson Avenue Historic 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 Jefferson Avenue Historic 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?

    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 Jefferson Avenue Historic District that’s open today: Bethany Presbyterian Church , Second Baptist Church – Bread Basket Food 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 Jefferson Avenue Historic District for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.