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    Food pantry (groceries)

    All People’s Fresh Food Market

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    12 minutes

    average wait time

    0.48 mi


    Info

    Eligibility: based on income eligibility. Intake Process: Walk in and drive thru pick up. Documents: ID & proof of income.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday

    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    • 10:00 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of All People’s Fresh Food Market

    Location

    946 Parsons Avenue

    South Columbus, OH 43206

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 445-7342

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Community Kitchen

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.41 mi


    Info

    2023 Summer Food Program serves breakfast &lunch to kids 18 years and under. Entrance from the alley in the rear of the building. https://www.facebook.com/communitykitchencolumbus

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–9:30 am

      • Breakfast
    • Next Monday

      11:30 am–12:30 pm

      • Lunch
    • Next Tuesday

      8:00 am–9:30 am

      • Breakfast
    • 8:00 am–9:30 am

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

    • 11:30 am–12:30 pm

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

    Map of Community Kitchen

    Location

    640 South Ohio Avenue

    South Columbus, OH 43205

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Lutheran Social Services South Side Food Pantry

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour 4 minutes

    average wait time

    0.84 mi


    Info

    Intake Process: Referral from Hands-on Central Ohio, (614) 341-2282, or can be accessed online. If emergency, walk-in can obtain bread and produce, until referral is received.

    Documents: Picture ID for each adult. Birth certificate, health insurance or Social Security card for each child. Proof of income.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Mon, December 30th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of Lutheran Social Services South Side Food Pantry

    Location

    1460 South Champion Avenue

    South Columbus, OH 43206

    directions
  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 Southern Orchards.

  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)

    Stowe Mission of Central Ohio

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.45 mi


    Info

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

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • 11:00 am–12:30 pm

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

    Map of Stowe Mission of Central Ohio

    Location

    888 Parsons Avenue

    South Columbus, OH 43206

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 445-8400

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    THE OPEN SHELTER, INC.

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.57 mi


    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointment not required, but they prefer if you call ahead so they can have your food box ready
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tue, December 31st (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Map of THE OPEN SHELTER, INC.

    Location

    1037 Parsons Avenue

    South Columbus, OH 43206

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Salvation Army in Central OH

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.79 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

    • Next Monday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Next Wednesday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Next 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)

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

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.94 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)

    Southside Ministry Food Pantry (Open days)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.04 mi


    Info

    Dates & Hours: Call for dates and times.

    Eligibility: Registration required onsite. Clients must arrive 15 minutes prior to closing time AND be registered with Hands On Central Ohio.

    • Requirements

      • Registration required on site
      • Drive-Thru Only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      12:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      12:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Wed, January 22nd (next month)

      12:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:30 pm

      every month on the 4th Monday

    • 12:00 pm–2:30 pm

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

    • 12:00 pm–2:30 pm

      every month on the 5th Friday

    Map of Southside Ministry Food Pantry (Open days)

    Location

    225 East Gates Street

    South Columbus, OH 43206

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 444-1669

    http://www.sscmfoodpantry.org/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    First English Lutheran Church

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.75 mi


    Info

    Service Description: Free meal to go on Thursday & Sundays

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      8:30 am–9:30 am

      • Breakfast
    • Next Thursday

      5:30 pm–6:30 pm

      • Dinner
    • Sun, December 29th (in 2 weeks)

      8:30 am–9:30 am

      • Breakfast
    • 8:30 am–9:30 am

      every week on Sunday

    • 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of First English Lutheran Church

    Location

    1015 East Main Street

    Near East Side, OH 43205

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 252-3191

    felccolumbus.com/community

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    LSS Champion Ave Food Pantry

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    38 minutes

    average wait time

    0.84 mi


    Info

    Franklin and Delaware County residents do not need a referral. They can visit www.lssfoodpantries.org to place an order and make an appointment for a pick-up date and time. If you need assistance, please call our help desk at 877-LSS-MEAL weekdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Service area: Franklin County

    • Requirements

      • Appointments required
      • Registration on website required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry

    Schedule

    • Wed, January 15th (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tue, April 15th (in 2 quarters)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, May 15th (in 2 quarters)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday the 15th

    Map of LSS Champion Ave Food Pantry

    Location

    1460 South Champion Avenue

    South Columbus, OH 43206

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Southern Orchards 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 Southern Orchards 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?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Southern Orchards 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 Southern Orchards.

  20. Where are you located?

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