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Find Free Food In Thurman SquareLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    All People’s Fresh Food Market

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.4 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

      11:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      11:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–1:00 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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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Open Shelter

    no ratings yet

    0.37 mi


    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available
    • Info

      • No appointment necessary
      • No requirements

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • This Friday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

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

    Map of The Open Shelter

    Location

    1037 Parsons Avenue

    South Columbus, OH 43206

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 222-2885

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    For all people

    no ratings yet

    0.4 mi


    Info

    Households can get food from us once a day, every day that we're open

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      11:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Friday

      11:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday

    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of For all people

    Location

    946 Parsons 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 Thurman Square.

  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)

    Southside Ministry Food Pantry (Open days)

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.73 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

    • This Friday

      12:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Mon, June 24th (in 4 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Wed, June 26th (in 4 weeks)

      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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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Stowe Mission of Central Ohio

    no ratings yet

    0.43 mi


    Info

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

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • This Thursday

      11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • This Friday

      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)

    All Peoples Fresh Market

    no ratings yet

    0.43 mi


    Info

    Requires ID or Proof of Residence.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Female hygiene products
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      11:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Friday

      11:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of All Peoples Fresh Market

    Location

    945 Parsons Avenue

    South Columbus, OH 43206

    directions

    Contact

    (614) 445-7342

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Lutheran Social Services South Side Food Pantry

    no ratings yet

    0.52 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

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Mon, June 10th (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
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Hand to Hand Feeding

    no ratings yet

    0.77 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Saturday

      1:00 pm–4:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

    • 1:00 pm–4:30 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    Map of Hand to Hand Feeding

    Location

    1547 Parsons Avenue

    South Columbus, OH 43207

    directions
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Community Kitchen

    no ratings yet

    0.82 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

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am–9:30 am

      • Breakfast
    • Tomorrow

      11:30 am–12:30 pm

      • Lunch
    • This Thursday

      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)

    LSS Champion Ave Food Pantry

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.52 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

    • Mon, July 15th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, August 15th (in 3 months)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tue, October 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 Thurman Square 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 Thurman Square 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 Thurman Square 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 Thurman Square.

  20. Where are you located?

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