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    Food pantry (groceries)

    New Life United Methodist Church

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour 8 minutes

    average wait time

    0.49 mi


    Info

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

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      7:00 am–8:00 am

    • Sun, December 29th (in 2 weeks)

      7:00 am–8:00 am

    • Sun, January 5th (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

    0.47 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)

    Mid-Ohio Market at Columbus State

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour 3 minutes

    average wait time

    0.94 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 Short North.

  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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    St. Sophia Orthodox Church

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.91 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)

    NNEMAP (Near Northside Emergency Material Assistance Program)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    16 minutes

    average wait time

    1.27 mi


    Info

    Eligibility: 43201, 43211, 43215.

    Intake Process: Walk-ins.

    Documents: Photo ID and proof of residence for adults. (Also provide proof of each child in household)

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Friday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Friday

    Map of NNEMAP (Near Northside Emergency Material Assistance Program)

    Location

    677 East 11th Avenue

    Milo-Grogan, OH 43211

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 297-0533

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    Other public benefits

    Apothecare Pharmacy

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    HEALTHCARE RESOURCES

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–5:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:00 am–5:30 pm

    • Next 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/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    St. John's United Church of Christ

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.27 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, January 1st (in 2 weeks)

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

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, January 8th (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
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Southside Community Ministries

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.2 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 Wednesday

      12:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Next Friday

      12:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Mon, December 30th (in 2 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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    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)

    Shiloh Baptist Church

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.31 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

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Short North 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 Short North 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 Short North that’s open today: St. Sophia Orthodox 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 Short North for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.