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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Mt Vernon AME Church

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.28 mi


    Info

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

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, December 28th (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

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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

    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next 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

    0.2 mi


    Info

    All Franklin County residents

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Next 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

  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 Mount Vernon.

  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)

    Bethany Presbyterian Church

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.71 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, December 28th (next week)

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Sat, January 4th (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

    0.62 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

    • Sat, December 28th (next week)

      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)

    Shiloh Baptist Church

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.76 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • No requirements
      • Client can visit: Once a week

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, December 28th (next week)

      10:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, January 4th (in 2 weeks)

      10:30 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:30 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of Shiloh Baptist Church

    Location

    720 Mount Vernon Avenue

    King-Lincoln Bronzeville, OH 43203

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 253-7946

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Mt. Vernon AME Food Pantry

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.6 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

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, January 1st (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, January 8th (in 3 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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    7 minutes

    average wait time

    0.78 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

    • Next Wednesday

      12:00 pm–1:45 pm

    • Next Thursday

      12:00 pm–1:45 pm

    • Wed, January 1st (in 2 weeks)

      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)

    Broad Street Presbyterian Church

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.93 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)

    Mid-Ohio Market at Columbus State

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour 3 minutes

    average wait time

    1.19 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

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon that’s open today: Mt Vernon AME Church, Bethany Presbyterian Church , Shiloh Baptist Church

  20. Where are you located?

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