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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Neighborhood Services Inc.

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.78 mi


    Info

    Eligibility: Residents living in zip codes 43201, 43202, 43210, 43211 43212,43219,43220,43221,43224,43229are eligible to receive food assistance one time each month. Outside of those zip codes, one can visit once a year.

    Intake Process: Walk-in, drive & pick-ups. Appointment are scheduled on Wednesdays only from 9am.

    • Requirements

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

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

    • 10:00 am

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Neighborhood Services Inc.

    Location

    1950 North 4th Street

    Suite J.

    Indianola Terrace, OH 43201

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Clintonville Beechwold CRC Food Pantry

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.15 mi


    • Requirements

      • Copy of photo ID: Medicaid/food stamp or section
      • Helps with income, rent, utility and food stamps
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Lunch
      • Client can visit: Once a week

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      12:00 pm–4:15 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      12:00 pm–4:15 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      12:00 pm–4:30 pm

      • Fresh produce
    • 12:00 pm–4:15 pm

      every week on Monday, Friday, Tuesday, Thursday

    • 12:00 pm–4:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Clintonville Beechwold CRC Food Pantry

    Location

    3222 North High Street

    Clintonville, OH 43202

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    COMO Drop In Center - Women's house

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.17 mi


    Info

    • Serves Female Clients only
    • Requirements

      • For women and children only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      12:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 12:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of COMO Drop In Center - Women's house

    Location

    29 East Como Avenue

    Clintonville, OH 43202

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 600-6980

  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 Old North Columbus.

  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)

    Clintonville-Beachwood Community Resources Center

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.16 mi


    Info

    Eligibility: Zip codes 43214, 43220, 43221, 43210, 43235 and parts of 43202 (East to I-71, west to Olentangy River Rd., south to Hudson St., north to Worthington). Outside zip codes served once only.

    Intake Process: Walk in.

    Documents: Photo ID. Proof of income and address.

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      12:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      12:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      12:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–4:00 pm

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

    Map of Clintonville-Beachwood Community Resources Center

    Location

    14 West Lakeview Avenue

    Clintonville, OH 43202

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 268-8118

    https://www.clintonvillecrc.org

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    St. Sophia Orthodox Church

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.33 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
    • Info

      • Walk-ins accepted

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–9:00 am

      • Breakfast
    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      • Lunch
    • Next Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–9:00 am

      • Breakfast
    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–9:00 am

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

    Map of St. Sophia Orthodox Church

    Location

    1493 Indianola Avenue

    Weinland Park, OH 43201

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 702-9096

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Buckeye Food Alliance Columbus

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.3 mi


    Info

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      1:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      1:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    • 1:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Buckeye Food Alliance Columbus

    Location

    1800 Cannon Drive

    1800 Cannon Drive

    University District, OH 43210

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries), Grocery delivery

    NNEMAP (Near Northside Emergency Material Assistance Program)

    8 reviews

    Claimed

    12 minutes

    average wait time

    1.61 mi


    Info

    Delivery information and requirments If your zip code begins with "432" then you generally are eligible for NNEMAP delivery service (EXCEPT 43217 AND PARTS OF 43232 (EAST) and 43228 - Lincoln Village area and west and 43207 southern most areas - which are outside of I-270). Any zip code starting the "430" or "431" is not eligible (e.g. 43068 - Reynoldsburg; 43081 and 43082 - Westerville, 43004 - Blacklick; 43123 - Grove City; 43119 - Galloway; 43026 - Hilliard; 43016 and 43017 - Dublin). https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=iDDsiGc4KEqe-AJoLN1wHNn6A7_kWmJKnK7p-tUhyt5UMFRTSkUyMDVENktIQkFMOVdQVzFEREU1Vi4u Please submit this form each time you wish to request food delivered to your house. We have had large number of requests and it is taking up to 4-5 days for our initial contact to schedule a delivery. PLEASE NOTE: NNEMAP's Delivery Service is NOT an emergency service. Because of the number of requests received we are generally scheduling deliveries 3-4 weeks from now. Scheduling dates are subject to change based on request volume. Please note that if we cannot contact you, we will be unable to deliver to you. Deliveries are limited to two times per month. You may only receive food from NNEMAP Food Pantry once per week, no matter the method (in-person, delivery, or locker pick-up).

    Please respond to our text messages or telephone calls. The sooner you respond the quicker we can provide your delivery. You may access food from NNEMAP once per week (in-person, delivery, or lockers). NNEMAP Delivers Monday through Saturdays, generally between 11:30am and 3:30pm. We are currently using DoorDash to make some of our deliveries, and they will text you with their progress as they make a delivery to you. If you are not at your residence and have not contacted us (614-297-0533) to cancel your scheduled delivery, the box(es) will be left at your door and the delivery will be considered complete.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      Grocery delivery: 11:30 am–3:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      Grocery delivery: 11:30 am–3:30 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Friday

    • Grocery delivery: 11:30 am–3:30 pm

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

    Map of NNEMAP (Near Northside Emergency Material Assistance Program)

    Location

    677 East 11th Avenue

    Milo-Grogan, OH 43211

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 297-0533

    https://www.nnemappantry.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    New Life United Methodist Church

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour 8 minutes

    average wait time

    1.75 mi


    Info

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

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      7:00 am–8:00 am

    • Sun, February 9th (in 2 weeks)

      7:00 am–8:00 am

    • Sun, February 16th (in 3 weeks)

      7:00 am–8:00 am

    • 7:00 am–8:00 am

      every week on Sunday

    Map of New Life United Methodist Church

    Location

    25 West 5th Avenue

    Victorian Village, OH 43201

    directions
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Better Way Ministries DBA Columbus Dream Center

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.78 mi


    Info

    Distribution Model: Walk-up Service

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:30 am–10:00 am

    • Next Monday

      7:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–10:00 am

    • 9:30 am–10:00 am

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Tuesday

    • 7:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

    Map of Better Way Ministries DBA Columbus Dream Center

    Location

    38 West Greenwood Avenue

    Columbus, OH 43201

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Stephen’s Community House

    23 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    2.22 mi


    Info

    • Only serves residents of Franklin County.
    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am

    • Next Tuesday

      3:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am

    • 10:00 am

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    • 3:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 12:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of St. Stephen’s Community House

    Location

    1500 East 17th Avenue

    South Linden, OH 43219

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 294-6347

    www.saintstephensch.org

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Old North Columbus 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 Old North Columbus 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 Old North Columbus that’s open today: COMO Drop In Center - Women's house, St. Sophia Orthodox Church, NNEMAP (Near Northside Emergency Material Assistance Program)

  20. Where are you located?

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