The Our Lady of Guadalupe Center food pantry is here to serve the low-income Hispanic and Latino community, including immigrants, in Columbus, Ohio. The center's purpose is to support families and individuals in the Latino community who need access to culturally appropriate food and other essential resources.
To visit the pantry, you'll need to call 211 first to make an appointment. The pantry is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays with two shifts at 9:30 AM and 12:00 PM.
The pantry provides culturally appropriate food supplies. Based on what the center lists as needed donations, the pantry typically stocks dry goods like rice, dry beans (black or pinto), cooking oil, sugar, salt, and spaghetti, as well as canned goods such as tuna in water, vegetables, fruits, tomato sauce, and condensed milk. A reviewer notes the pantry often has fresh food available.
Personal care items are also distributed, including dishwashing and laundry detergent, bar soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, diapers, diaper wipes, toilet paper, and cleaning supplies.
When you arrive for your appointment, you'll sign in and receive a number. Your number will be called over the speaker when it's your turn. A volunteer will assist you as a personal shopper inside the pantry.
The Our Lady of Guadalupe Center offers a wide range of support services beyond the food pantry:
You can support the Our Lady of Guadalupe Center by donating food items, money, or volunteering your time. The center particularly needs dry goods (rice, dry beans, cooking oil, sugar, salt, spaghetti), canned goods (tuna, vegetables, fruits, tomato sauce, condensed milk), and personal care items (detergent, bar soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, diapers, diaper wipes, toilet paper, cleaning supplies).
To make a financial donation, visit the Give page on the Catholic Social Services website. Donation options include one-time gifts, recurring donations, planned giving, vehicle donations, and stock donations. You can also reach the center by email at ServeAsNeighbors@colscss.org.
Volunteers are warmly welcomed at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Center. Volunteer opportunities include:
To sign up, visit the volunteer calendar or email ServeAsNeighbors@colscss.org. You can also call 614-857-1232 for more information. Many employers offer volunteer grant programs or volunteer time off — check if yours does!
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