The SSCM Food Pantry serves households in zip codes 43204, 43205, 43206, 43207, 43223, and 43232 only. You must be registered with LSS 211 Central Ohio (formerly HandsOn Central Ohio) before you can receive food.
Register with LSS 211 Central Ohio through their website before your visit. Once registered, you can come to the pantry on any open distribution day.
Each visit provides at least a 3-day supply of food. You must arrive no later than 15 minutes before closing (by 2:15 PM) to be served. Visitors who drive should stay in their cars for registration and food pickup. If you don't have a car, walk-ups are served near the front of St. Paul Church on the lawn. One reviewer noted the wait was about 10 minutes and suggested bringing a ride since you'll receive a good amount of food.
The pantry provides a mix of fresh and shelf-stable food items, giving at least a 3-day supply per visit. Visitors have received items like meat, cheese, eggs, and fresh milk. The pantry also distributes diapers when available. Reviewers noted the food is genuinely useful and appreciated.
All food is packed in pre-boxed portions and distributed at curbside. Clients drive up and stay in their cars through registration and pickup. Walk-up clients (without a car) are served near the front of St. Paul Church on the lawn. For some items, clients may be given choices from available options.
SSCM Food Pantry is an all-volunteer organization, and 100% of donations go directly to purchasing and distributing food. You can give in several ways:
SSCM Food Pantry runs entirely on volunteers. Volunteers help unload, shelve, box, and distribute food. To get started, email the volunteer coordinator at volunteer_coordinator@sscmfoodpantry.org.
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