The Food Pantry Network of Licking County serves qualifying residents of Licking County, OH whose income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. You can bring proper documentation and receive food right away.
Bring a valid photo ID and proof of residency when you come for the first time.
Households can visit the FPN Market on Brice Street once per week. A week runs Monday through Sunday.
The pantry is open for a grocery-style shopping experience. Walk-ins are welcome, and no appointment is needed. One reviewer notes that parking can be hectic right when the doors open, so arriving 15 to 20 minutes after opening can mean no line and easier parking. If you can't make it yourself, you can send someone else to pick up food on your behalf using a completed Proxy Form. The network cannot offer home food delivery at this time.
The FPN Market on Brice Street offers a full grocery-style experience where you can shop for grocery items, fresh produce, meat, and dairy products. Reviewers mention regularly receiving fruits and vegetables, and bonus items like gift boxes from Harry and David have been given out during special occasions like Thanksgiving.
The FPN Market is a client-choice pantry where you shop for your own items like in a grocery store. You pick out the grocery items, produce, meat, and dairy you want. Walk-ins are welcome during market hours.
The network also offers a free senior food box program called the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), which provides a monthly box of USDA food commodities to qualifying Licking County residents aged 60 and older whose income is at or below 130% of the federal poverty level. Registration for CSFP is by appointment only at the Brice Street location. Call (740) 344-7401 to schedule your appointment. Distribution of CSFP boxes happens at the Licking County Aging Program (1058 East Main Street, Newark, Ohio 43055) on the last Wednesday of each month.
The network also partners with meal programs throughout the county for ready-to-eat meals, including:
For a full list of pantry locations and schedules across Licking County, visit the Get Food page.
FPN of Licking County accepts both monetary donations and non-perishable food donations. Every $1 donated helps purchase $11 worth of groceries. Financial gifts can be made online at website or mailed to Food Pantry Network of Licking County, 1035 Brice Street, Newark, OH 43055. You can also set up or manage recurring monthly donations through their online donor center. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so all donations are tax-deductible (EIN: 31-1028761).
For food donations, drop off non-perishable items at 1035 Brice Street, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Most-needed items include canned chili with beans, soups with vegetables, canned fruits and vegetables, peanut butter, beans, after-school snacks, juice boxes, and personal care products. You can also organize a food drive for the network. Call (740) 273-0006 or visit their donate food page to learn more.
The Food Pantry Network relies on over 200 volunteers across Licking County. To find out how you can get involved, reach out through the contact form on their website or call (740) 273-0006.
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