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.

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 Columbus.

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!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places in 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.

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.

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 Columbus do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Any pantries open today?

You can browse these pages for resources in Columbus 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 Columbus.

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Columbus for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Free Food in Columbus - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In ColumbusLemontree makes it easy to find the best food pantries near you. Browse our directory, or sign up for personalized assistance & helpful tools. Our team of specialists can answer any question!

Food pantry (groceries)
Victory Ministries
19 reviews
Unclaimed
14 minutes
average wait time

Info
Eligibility: All Franklin County zip codes.

Intake Process: Telephone. Appointment required.
- Requirements
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- This Thursday
  11:00 am–3:00 pm
- 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
3964 East Main Street
Columbus, OH 43213
directions
Contact
(614) 252-2500
www.victorycoh.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Christ Memorial Katherines Kafe
4 reviews
Unclaimed
18 minutes
average wait time
Info
Call 211 and ask to be registered to christ Memorial church then your information will be forwarded to the church
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  11:00 am
- Sat, January 11th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am
- Sat, January 25th (next month)
  11:00 am
- 11:00 am
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 11:00 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
3330 East Livingston Avenue
Eastmoor, OH 43227
directions
Contact
(614) 338-1590
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Food pantry (groceries)
Calvary Christian Fellowship
2 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  5:00 pm–6:30 pm
- Wed, January 8th (in 2 weeks)
  5:00 pm–6:30 pm
- Wed, January 22nd (next month)
  5:00 pm–6:30 pm
- 5:00 pm–6:30 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- 5:00 pm–6:30 pm
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
3601 Bexvie Avenue
Mid East, OH 43227
directions
Contact
(614) 231-6007
https://www.ccfaog.com/outreach
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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.
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 Columbus.
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
St James the Less Food Pantry
9 reviews
Unclaimed
4 minutes
average wait time

Info
https://www.facebook.com/SJLessColumbus/
- Requirements
  Appointments required
  Drive-Thru Only
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  6:00 pm–7:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  6:00 pm–7:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  6:00 pm–7:00 pm
- 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
1652 Oakland Park Avenue
North Linden, OH 43224
directions
Contact
(614) 447-1074
https://www.stjames-cpps.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
The Hardy Center
5 reviews
Unclaimed
2 minutes
average wait time

Info
Summer time: 8am-2pm
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  8:00 am–5:00 pm
  Appointments required
- This Tuesday
  8:00 am–5:00 pm
  Appointments required
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  8:00 am–5:00 pm
  Appointments required
- 8:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
1743 East Lakeview Avenue
Columbus, OH 43224
directions
Contact
(614) 267-3733
https://www.thehardycenter.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Stephen’s Community House
17 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time
Info
Only serves residents of Franklin County.
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am
- This Tuesday
  3:00 pm–6:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This 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
Location
1500 East 17th Avenue
South Linden, OH 43219
directions
Contact
(614) 294-6347
www.saintstephensch.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Mid-Ohio Market at My Project USA Hilltop Youth Empowerment Center
15 reviews
Unclaimed
21 minutes
average wait time
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Client can visit: Once a week
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  3:00 pm–7:00 pm
- This Thursday
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
- 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
3275 Sullivant Avenue
Hilltop, OH 43204
directions
Contact
(614) 905-0977
https://www.myprojectusa.org/services
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Food pantry (groceries)
Mid-Ohio Food Collective on Norton Rd
60 reviews
Unclaimed
37 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Client can visit: Once a week
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  2:00 pm–7:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  12:00 pm–7:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  12:00 pm–7:00 pm
- 2:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Monday
- 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Friday
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
620 Norton Road
Cherry Creek, OH 43228
directions
Contact
(614) 782-5514
mofc.org/mid-ohio-market
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Food pantry (groceries)
Bishop Griffin Resource Center
21 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

Info
https://www.facebook.com/bishopgriffinresourcecenter/
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
  Thrift Shop
  Proof of household income required
  A photo ID is required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
Schedule
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- This Friday
  12:00 pm–4:00 pm
- January 1st is New Year's Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, January 1st (next week)
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Friday
- 9:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
2867 East Livingston Avenue
Berwick, OH 43209
directions
Contact
(614) 338-8220
https://bgrc-svdp.org/gethelp
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Food pantry (groceries)
Vineyard Columbus Northside Food Pantry
28 reviews
Claimed
17 minutes
average wait time

Info
Eligibility: Must be a resident of zip codes 43224, 43229, and 43231. Documents: Adults: Photo ID and Proof of residence. Also must have proof of each child in household.

We strongly encourage all of our guests to make an appointment through www.Freshtrak.com to secure service on the day they wish to visit the pantry. A limited number of walk-ins are available each service day.

Haitian Creole Kalkil: Dwe yon rezidan nan kòd postal 43224, 43229, ak 43231. Dokiman: Granmotan: ID foto ak prèv rezidans. Epitou dwe gen prèv chak timoun nan kay la.

Nou fòtman ankouraje tout envite nou yo pran yon randevou nan www.Freshtrak.com pou sekirite nan jou yo vle vizite panteri a. Yon kantite limite nan mache-ins yo disponib chak jou sèvis.
- Requirements
  Appointments required
  Photo ID and proof of address is required for adults 18+
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  5:00 pm–7:40 pm
- This Thursday
  1:00 pm–3:40 pm
- This Saturday
  9:00 am–11:40 am
- 5:00 pm–7:40 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- 1:00 pm–3:40 pm
  every week on Thursday
- 9:00 am–11:40 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
4664 Cleveland Avenue
Northland, OH 43231
directions
Contact
(614) 259-5441
www.freshtrak.com
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in 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.
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.
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 Columbus do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
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.
Any pantries open today?
You can browse these pages for resources in Columbus 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 Columbus.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Columbus for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.