Mercy Neighborhood Ministries – Community Pantry

Mercy Neighborhood Ministries (MNM) is a Cincinnati nonprofit inspired by the Sisters of Mercy. They run a Community Pantry, senior supportive services, and adult education and job-training programs — all aimed at helping neighbors live with dignity and independence.

Who Can Visit?

The Community Pantry is open to residents of ZIP codes 45206, 45207, and 45212. Seniors aged 60 and older living in ZIP codes 45206 or 45207 also qualify for additional supportive services through MNM's Senior + Supportive Services program.

Food & Essentials

MNM runs a choice food pantry, which means you get to shop for the items you want — just like in a store. Shelves are stocked with:

• Fresh fruits and vegetables
• Frozen foods
• Canned goods
• Personal care items

The amount you can take home is based on your household size.

How to Pick Up

The pantry is located at 1602 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206 — behind St. Frances de Sales Church, on the corner of Woodburn and Madison. Look for the glass doors facing the church and press the doorbell for the Lower Level.

Friendly volunteers will greet you, walk you through the pantry, and even help carry your bags to your car.

Pantry hours:

| Day | Hours | |-----------|-----------------| | Monday | 9:00 – 11:30 AM | | Tuesday | 9:00 – 11:30 AM | | Wednesday | 9:00 – 11:30 AM |

Additional Support

MNM offers much more than food. Seniors ages 60+ in ZIP codes 45206 and 45207 can access:

• Crisis assistance — limited emergency help when difficulties arise
• Referrals to other community organizations
• Help with paperwork for insurance, public benefits, and medical issues
• Wellness checks
• Social activities — monthly luncheons, birthday celebrations, phone calls, and spiritual visits

MNM also offers adult education (including GED prep through Aspire) and healthcare career training programs such as Home Care Aide Training (HCAT), State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) training, and the Hospital Worker Readiness Program (HWRP).

Good to Know

• The pantry is a choice pantry — you pick what you want, which means you leave with food your household actually needs and enjoys.
• MNM puts 80% of its financial resources directly into services for clients.
• For referrals, call 513-751-2500.
• General questions? Email info@mnministries.org.

Ways to Give

There are several ways to support MNM's pantry and programs:

• Donate online at mercyneighborhoodministries.org/donate/
• Drop off shelf-stable food, personal care items, or household goods at 1602 Madison Rd.
• Shop the Pantry Wish List on Amazon — items ship directly to MNM.
• Give financially — cash, stocks/securities, and planned gifts are all welcome.
• In-kind donations such as grocery gift cards, office supplies, or fundraising event items.

For specific donation questions, email info@mnministries.org.

How to Join the Team?

MNM welcomes volunteers! To get started, call 513-751-2500 ext. 231.

Current volunteer opportunities include:

• Food Pantry Volunteer — greet and guide shoppers, bag items, and help carry bags. Tuesdays, 9:00 AM–noon. Must be able to carry 15 pounds.
• Volunteer Driver — transport pantry clients to and from MNM on Wellness Day (3rd Tuesday of each month, 9:00 AM–noon). Uses your personal vehicle within 2 miles of MNM.
• Creative Aging Event Volunteer — assist with monthly senior social events. Wednesdays, once a month, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM.
• Volunteer Donation Pick-Up Driver — drive your personal vehicle to collect food pantry donations from nearby stores, schools, and parishes. Mondays or Wednesdays, late morning to mid-afternoon.

All volunteers should be sensitive to the needs of those in the community and treat everyone with compassion and dignity.