Community Resources during COVID-19 Outbreak
/Food Assistance in Franklin County
Last updated on March 31, 2020
For the latest information on how to find food near you, we encourage you to review Mid-Ohio Foodbank’s COVID-19 Updates and Resources page.
Food Pantries
The following organizations are providing groceries to individuals and families with a household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Line:
All Peoples Fresh Market (945 Parsons Avenue – South Side)
Operated by Community Development for All People, they are providing food via drive-thru and walk-thru options. No appointment necessary.
Hours: Tuesday - Friday from 11:00am - 5:00pm; Saturday from 9:00am - 1:00pm
Kroger Food Pantry (3960 Brookham Drive - Grove City)
Operated by Mid-Ohio Foodbank, they are providing food via a drive-thru box pick-up. No appointment necessary.
Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 8:30am - 12:00pm; Wednesday 8:30am - 12:00pm and 5:00pm - 7:00pm; Saturday 8:30am - 1:30 pm
St Stephen’s Community House (1500 E. 17th Avenue – Linden)
St. Stephen’s Community House’s pantry remains open for pick-up of pre-boxed food to take home. Consumers are invited to visit once per week and there is no zip code restriction for Franklin County residents.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 12:00pm - 3:00pm; Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Please visit their website in advance of your visit to ensure you have the proper materials for approval.
Champion Food Pantry (1460 S. Champion Avenue – South Side)
Operated by Lutheran Social Services, they are providing both perishables (no appointment required) and groceries (appointment required). Click here to make an appointment.
Hours (Perishables only, no appointment): Monday 11:00am - 1:00pm; Tuesday 2:30pm - 4:00 pm; Friday 11:00am - 1:00 pm
Hours (Scheduled order pick-ups): Tuesday 1:30pm - 4:00pm; Wednesday 10:00am - 3:00pm; Thursday 3:00pm - 5:00pm; Friday 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meal service for all children under 18
13 Columbus City Schools locations are offering free, grab-and-go breakfast and lunch for all children 18 years of age and younger. Find all locations and information about times on the Columbus City Schools COVID-19 resource page.
3 Worthington schools are offering take-out lunch services for children under the age of 18. More information can be found on the Worthington Schools website.
Meal delivery for seniors
LifeCare Alliance is continuing to provide meal service for seniors through the Meals on Wheels program. For more information, visit their website or call their offices: (614) 278-3130.
Additional community resources
There are a number of communities on Facebook that provide local updates about food distribution resources. You can seek or offer support by joining the Food Soldier Facebook Group or through Mutual Aid of Central Ohio's online form.
Find a map of "Little Food Pantry" boxes within the community that may be stocked with groceries. If you have resources to share, please consider donating shelf-stable goods from your pantry.
The Lunchbox Ohio will be providing emergency bags of food to families in need, with pick up at Highland Elementary School (Hilltop) on Tuesday evenings from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. Find more information on their website and Instagram.
Franklin County Public Health has compiled a list of community resources here.
Columbus Public Health compiled a list of resources for Franklin County residents here.
Many organizations are posting information on their social media channels as it develops. These include:
Finally, if you are looking to apply for Ohio benefits during this time, you can find more information here.