The Salvation Army Columbus Hilltop Corps food pantry is open to anyone in the community who needs food assistance. No appointment is required to visit during pantry hours.
The pantry provides a variety of groceries including fresh fruits and vegetables, real meat such as hamburger and turkey sausage, produce, snacks, and other pantry items. The Salvation Army in Central Ohio also provides senior food boxes. Reviewers have noted a good variety of items available.
Visitors can shop for themselves at the pantry, choosing their own items. Reviewers describe it as a self-select pantry where you pick out what you need.
The Salvation Army Hilltop Corps offers a wide range of services beyond food. You can get help with emergency utility assistance, and staff can give you information and referrals to other resources such as rent help. The corps also runs youth programs including summer programs for kids and dance classes. A community takeout lunch called Lord's Table is served on Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. A senior program meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Holiday assistance including toys and food for Christmas is also available each year. The organization can also help veterans and trafficking survivors through the broader Salvation Army network.
You can donate money online at give.salvationarmy.org, over the phone by calling 614.437.2146, or by mailing a check to The Salvation Army in Central Ohio, 966 E Main St., Columbus, OH 43205. The pantry's wish list for food donations includes peanut butter, canned meats, and canned fruits. You can also donate personal care items such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and deodorant. To arrange a donation pickup of clothing, furniture, or household items, you can schedule a date and time online. Note that this location does not accept drop-off donations of goods.
The Salvation Army welcomes volunteers year-round. Volunteer opportunities include packing food boxes at the food pantries Monday through Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., driving a box truck to pick up food and toy donations, ringing bells at Red Kettles, and hosting food drives or personal care product drives. For general volunteer inquiries, contact Lori Banfield. You can also visit the volunteer page to learn more.
Community Kitchen, Inc. serves free hot meals to anyone who needs them, with no questions asked. You don't need to explain why you're there or prove anything to receive a meal. The food pantry is avai
The Broad Street Food Pantry is open to everyone in the community. No membership or church affiliation is required. Neighbors in need of food are welcome to come during regular pantry hours.
The Breadbasket Food Pantry at Second Baptist Church is open to everyone. All zip codes are welcome, so you don't need to live in a specific area to receive food. Bring a valid form of ID when you com
Neighbors who meet low-income guidelines are welcome to shop at the Stowe Mission Food Pantry. To schedule an appointment, call 211.
The United Methodist Free Store is open to all. No appointment is needed — just walk in during open hours. Everyone is welcome to come and shop for free clothing and household items. The All People's