The Plain City Food Pantry is open to residents of the Jonathan Alder and Fairbanks school districts who fall within the pantry's income guidelines. There's no charge for food.
Bring grocery bags to put your goods in.
Each household can make up to two full shops per month, where you can take everything available. You can also do up to two produce-only shops per month, which include fresh fruit, vegetables, milk, eggs, meat, and bread but not canned or dry goods.
The pantry offers fresh produce, meats, and non-perishable foods at no cost. Visitors have reported receiving meats, vegetables, bread, milk, and eggs. Reviewers note there's plenty to choose from each visit.
Visitors shop from what's available during open hours. Reviewers describe it as a well-stocked pantry with a wide selection to choose from.
The organization also runs a Personal Needs Pantry on the last Saturday of each month, providing personal hygiene items like shampoo, feminine napkins, laundry soap, toilet paper, razors, and pet food. On the 3rd Saturday of each month, they hold Diaper Day in partnership with Diaper Angels, offering diapers for children in sizes 6 and under. A free Community Breakfast is served every Saturday morning from 8:30 to 10:30 am.
ESL Classes are offered in fall (October to December) and winter (January to March) sessions to help non-native English speakers navigate daily life. DNA also runs a Back to School supply drive in August and a Christmas Store in December for families with children 18 and under.
You can donate food by dropping it off during open hours. For larger food donations, reach out by email at foodpantry@dnaplaincity.org. A food donation list is available on their website.
Financial donations can be made through Venmo or by mail to PO Box 211, Plain City, OH. You can also donate in person at Richwood Bank in Plain City and receive a free coffee. To support through your grocery shopping, link your Kroger Plus card to "Daily Needs Assistance" (organization code AK525) at kroger.com and a percentage of every transaction goes to the organization.
The pantry is actively looking for volunteer drivers to pick up food and make deliveries. You can sign up to volunteer at their volunteer page. More details about the driver volunteer role are available in a volunteer info sheet.
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