The Greater Cleveland Food Bank Community Resource Center is open to income-eligible residents. If your household income falls below 200% of the federal poverty line, you can shop at the Healthy Choice Market for free. You'll need a valid photo ID such as an Ohio driver's license or state ID to visit. If you're not sure whether you qualify, call the Help Center at (216) 738-2067 and staff can walk you through your options.
Bring a valid photo ID, such as an Ohio driver's license or state ID, when you come to pick up food.
You can shop at the market up to two times per month.
You can expect to receive about 4 to 5 days' worth of food per visit. The market uses a numbered ticketing system, and numbers are handed out on a first-come, first-served basis. You can get your number up to 2 hours before the market opens, so arriving early is strongly recommended. Wait times can reach several hours on busy days, and fresh produce and meats tend to go quickly later in the day. Appointments are available and help reduce your wait significantly. Bring reusable grocery bags if you can, since the paper bags provided can get heavy and tear. The building has a comfortable waiting area with seating and free hot beverages, plus a children's play area while you wait.
The Healthy Choice Market carries a wide variety of food including fresh fruits and vegetables, meats (you can pick up to 3 items or one large family pack), canned goods, bread and fresh bakery items, dairy products, and grain products such as pasta and rice. Snacks and other shelf-stable items are also typically available. The selection varies by visit depending on what has been donated and what's in stock.
The Healthy Choice Market operates as a client-choice pantry, like a free grocery store. Shoppers are brought through in groups of 10 to 15, each accompanied by a volunteer who helps guide the way. You walk through and choose the items you want, with quantities typically limited to 1 to 3 items per product depending on availability.
The Community Resource Center brings together a wide range of nonprofit partners to help address the root causes of food insecurity. Services available on-site or through referrals include:
The center also hosts free cooking demonstrations in an on-site demo kitchen and offers free books for children and adults.
The Greater Cleveland Food Bank welcomes donations of all kinds. You can donate online or explore other ways to give, including individual, foundation, corporate, and workplace giving. Food industry partners can visit the food industry donations page for more details. You can also set up or join a virtual food drive. Food donation drop-off is accepted at the Partner Distribution Hub at 13815 Coit Rd, Cleveland, OH 44110, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Volunteers play a key role in every part of the Greater Cleveland Food Bank's work. To see open opportunities and sign up, visit the volunteer opportunities page. Groups of 6 or more can complete a Group Request Form. The Food Bank also offers special skills-based volunteer roles for people with professional backgrounds. To reach the Volunteer Experience Team, call (216) 738-7240 or contact us online.
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