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Food and meals are available to those in need.

You may be eligible for food assistance through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. To see if you qualify, contact the Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services online or by phone at 614.233.2000, or by visiting the Ohio Benefit Bank.

Mid-Ohio Food Bank Produce Give Away Locations
Sort by zip code or agency. There is also an interactive map.

Several food pantries operate around Franklin County, serving those who need groceries. To find out about pantries in your area, contact one of the following:

• HandsOn Central Ohio - 614.341.2282 or call 2-1-1
• J.O.I.N. - 614.241.2530

Free meals are available from many area organizations at their soup kitchens. Call for locations and hours of operation.

• Bread of Life Food Pantry Mission House - 614.267.2536
• Broad St. UMC - 614.221.4571
• Centenary United Methodist Church - 614.428.9924
• Christian Assembly Church - 614.261.8440
• Columbus Christian Center - 614.638.9640
• Community Kitchen - 614.252.6428
• Epworth United Methodist Church Pantry - 614.341.2282
• Faith Mission - 614.224.6617
• First English Lutheran Church - 614.252.3191
• Greater Groveport Human Needs Food Pantry - 614.836.7652
• Holy Family Soup Kitchen - 614.461.9444
• Lutheran Social Service Food Pantry
• Mid-Ohio Foodbank - 614.274.7770
• Mt. Olivet Baptist Church - 614.221.3446
• New Life UMC - 614.294.0134
• PCMA Food Pantry of Pickerington - 614.834.0079
• The Open Shelter - 614.222.2885
• Rehoboth Temple - 614.252.8219
• St. James The Less St. Vincent De Paul - 614.447.1074
• St. Johns Evangelical - 614.224.8634
• St. Lawrence - 614.228.0799
• St. Sophia's Orthodox - 614.299.8760
• Wings of Hope - 614.561.9993
• Vineyard Church - 614.259.5441