St Martin De Porres Family Center

Who Can Visit?

The food pantry is open to residents of zip codes 44106, 44108, 44110, and 44112. You'll need to bring a photo ID to every visit. New visitors register in person on the day they come, bringing a photo ID, proof of their address, and information about the people in their household.

Items Needed for Registration

First-time visitors need to bring:

• A photo ID
• Proof of your address
• Information about the people in your household

How Often Can You Visit?

You can visit the pantry once per month.

Good to Know

Each visit provides food for at least three days, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner items. The amount you receive depends on how many people are in your household.

Food & Essentials

The pantry provides non-perishable items, fresh produce, and meats. Visitors can pick out the food items they'd like from the available selection.

How to Pick Up

Visitors choose the food items they'd like from the available options during distribution.

Additional Support

St. Martin de Porres Family Center offers a range of services beyond food:

• Emergency Financial Assistance is available for residents of zip codes 44108, 44110, and 44119 who are facing hardship. Help includes assistance with rent and utilities, as well as bus tickets or grocery gift cards.
• ID and Birth Certificate Vouchers are available for residents of zip code 44108.
• Shoes and Clothing Distribution for children living in zip codes 44106, 44108, 44110, 44112, and 44118.
• Home-Delivered Meals for adults 60 and older who are homebound. Meals are delivered Monday through Thursday, and each enrolled adult receives a five-pack of meals per week, including one hot meal.
• After-School Program offering tutoring, activities, and a meal for students in grades K through 8 in the Glenville, Hough, and surrounding neighborhoods.
• Parents As Teachers Program (formerly Bright Beginnings) supporting early childhood development.
• Teen Leadership Program for teens ages 14 to 18, covering social skills, career exploration, and college preparation.
• Summer Day Camp for children ages 5 to 17.
• Community-Based Services for At-Risk Youth connecting families to resources to help prevent out-of-home placements.
• Senior Program providing socialization, development services, and congregate meals for income-eligible adults ages 60 and up in the Glenville neighborhood.

Ways to Give

You can make a financial donation through the Catholic Charities donation page or purchase items for the center from the Amazon Wishlist for St. Martin de Porres.

How to Join the Team?

There are several volunteer opportunities at this location, including food pantry stocking on the third Monday of each month, food pantry distribution on the third Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., remote emergency assistance intake support (Monday through Friday), and help packing and delivering meals to homebound seniors (Monday through Thursday). Visit the volunteer page to learn more and sign up.