FOOD ASSISTANCE

What you should bring

Social Security cards (for ALL members of household)
Identification (Drivers License, State ID, etc.)
Proof of Address
Proof of income, if possible
To apply for food assistance benefits, a.k.a. SNAP benefits, through Job and Family Services

FREE MEALS

First United Methodist Church
163 E. Wheeling Street
Lancaster, Ohio

Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Breakfast is served at 9:00am.
- Lunch is served at Noon (12:00pm)

Foundation Dinners
1000 W. 5th Avenue
Lancaster, Ohio

Open 7 days a week
- Lunch is served at 11:30-12:00pm
- Dinner is served at 4:00-4:30pm

Maple Street United Methodist Church
438 E. Wheeling Street
Lancaster, Ohio

Meals served Wednesday and Friday
- Breakfast is served at 9:00am
- Lunch is servedat noon (12:00pm)
Free store is also available.

PANTRIES IN LANCASTER
Referral Needed, please call 2-1-1
or 740-687-0500

Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action Food Pantry
(referral pantry)
1743 East Main Street
Lancaster, Ohio

By Appointment Only
Monday - Friday from 8:00am-4:00pm
(please arrive by 3:30PM)
Call Fairfield County 211 for referral;
740-687-0500 or 211 (By Appointment Only)
Eligibility: every two weeks

Lancaster Vineyard
(referral pantry)
423 West Wheeling (AGAPE Building)
Lancaster, Ohio
Pantry number: 740-654-0964

Open on Wednesday: 3:00pm-6:30pm Only
Call 211 or 740-687-0500 for referral;
Walk-ins accepted
Eligibility: 1x/week

Lutheran Social Services Food Pantry
(referral pantry)
2045 East Main Street
Lancaster, Ohio
Contact: 740-687-5130

Tuesday- 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm
Thursday- 1pm-6pm
Friday- 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm
Call Fairfield County 211 for referral;
740-687-0500 or 211
Eligibility: twice a month

Maywood Community Outreach
(referral pantry)
1029 South Broad Street
Lancaster, Ohio
Pantry Number: 740-653-4458

Monday, Wednesday, Friday
10:00am-3:00pm
First come first serve.
Call 211 or 740-687-0500 for referral.
Eligibility-1x/month

New Hope Assembly Of God
(walk-in pantry)
2020 Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd
Lancaster, Ohio
Contact: 740-687-3553

3rd Thursday of each month
9:00AM – 12:00 Noon
Walk-in service – no referral needed
Eligibility: once per month

St. Mary's Food Pantry
(formerly named St. Mark's)
(referral pantry)
324 Gay Street
Lancaster, Ohio
Contact: 740-681-9634

Tuesday-2:15pm-4:00pm &
Saturday 9:45am-12:00pm.
Call 211 or 740-687-0500 for referral.
Call Friday to sign up for Saturday pantry. Eligibilty-1x/month.
No children allowed in pantry.

St. Vincent DePaul
(referral pantry)
424 East Locust Street
Lancaster, Ohio

Monday - Friday, 9:00AM – 4:45PM &
Saturday 9:00AM – 3:15PM
“We Care” monthly box of food for income eligible households. Client calls St. Vincent for appointment. A home visit will be conducted including completing an application. Eligible applicants will pick up food once a month.

Salvation Army
(referral pantry)
228 West Hubert Avenue
Lancaster, Ohio

Monday – Friday, 9:30AM – 12:30PM
Call Fairfield County 211 for referral;
740-687-0500 or
211 (walk-ins accepted)
Eligibility: food once every 30 (thirty) days

Victory Center
(referral pantry)
625 Garfield Avenue
Lancaster, Ohio

Every Saturday, 10am-1pm.
Call 211 or 740-687-0500 for referrals, walk-ins accepted. Eligibility-1x/week

FAIRFIELD COUNTY AND VILLAGE PANTRIES

Amanda Food Pantry
(walk-in pantry)
141 E. Church Street
Amanda, Ohio

3rd (third) Wednesday of every month
6:00PM – 7:00PM
Walk-in service – no referral needed
Eligibility: must live in Amanda School and/or Fire District, food once per month

Baltimore Food Pantry
(referral pantry)
1760 West Market Street
Baltimore, Ohio

Call Fairfield County 211 for referral;
740-687-0500 or 211
Client will be contacted for appointment time
Also open on Saturdays for bread, bakery,
produce give-a-way 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Eligibility: Must live in Baltimore or Thurston
Every 6 wks.

Bremen Food Pantry
(referral pantry)
Calvary United Methodist Church
124 Purvis Avenue
Bremen, Ohio

Call Fairfield County 211 for referral;
740-687-0500 or 211
Client will be contacted for appointment time
Eligibility: Must live in Bremen
Food once every 30 (thirty) days

Canal Winchester Food Pantry
(appointment pantry)
80 Covenant Way
Canal Winchester, Ohio

To make an appointment call 614-834-4700.
Appointments are available each Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 1:00pm-3:00pm, except the 2nd & 4th Wednesday when the pantry is open from 4:00pm- 6:00pm.

Clients may visit 2x/month
Must live in Canal Winchester, Bloom Carroll School District, Lithopolis and underserved rural areas of Fairfield County.

Eagle Rock Church
(walk-in pantry)
6810 Blacklick Eastern Road
Pickerington, Ohio

Monday -Thursday 1:00pm - 5:00pm, by appointment, call 614-531-5187 when arriving at the church, Main food give away is the 3rd Saturday of the month, serves Franklin and Fairfield Counties. Emergency Food.

Heart Market
6475 East Main Street, Suite 101
Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Suite 101

Tuesday & Thursday 2:00pm - 7:00pm, Wednesday & Friday 10:00am - 2:00pm, Can show up to pantry ½ hour before they open, must be there one hour prior to closing time, No Children allowed in pantry and only 1 adult per family permitted in the market at a time.

Millersport Methodist Food Pantry
(walk-in pantry)
2315 Weakley Street
Millersport, Ohio 43046

Thursday 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Must register by 7:50 pm.
Walk-in service – no referral needed
Eligibility: Reside in Millersport or Walnut Township
(excludes Thurston), once per month.

Outreach Mission Food Pantry
(walk-in pantry)
Pleasantville United Methodist Church
112 Lincoln Avenue
P.O. BOX 5847
Pleasantville, Ohio

3rd (third) Sat of every month 9:00AM – 11:00AM
Walk-in service – no referral needed
Eligibility: Must live in Pleasantville
Food once per month

Rushville Food Pantry
Rushville Church
8594 Main Street
Rushville, Ohio

Food Pantry - 3rd Saturday
Every other month:
Jan, March, May, July, Sept, Nov
Call 2-1-1
Eligibility: Live in Rushville, Bremen, Pleasantville

Shalom United Methodist Church
(referral pantry)
4925 Plum Road
Carroll, Ohio

Client will be contacted for appointment
Residents of Bloom Carroll School District including Lithopolis