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SEM Food Pantry

By appointment

By appointment: call ahead, not a walk-in.

Address
1260 Columbus Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45230
groceries

Who qualifies & what to bring

Service area
Southeastern Hamilton and Clermont counties. Coming from outside that area? Call first. Many still help in an emergency.
ID
A photo ID of any kind. It doesn't have to be a driver's license.
Proof
They may ask for proof of address (a piece of mail or a utility bill).
Appointment
By appointment or request: contact them before you go; this isn't a walk-in pantry.

In their words: “Serving southeastern Hamilton and Clermont counties. Photo ID and proof of residency required. Must call for an appointment.”

This is our best read of what SEM Food Pantry has posted. Requirements change, so it's worth a quick call to confirm.

Hours this week Eastern Time (ET)

Sun ·
Mon 10 AM – 2 PM
Tue 5:30 PM – 7 PM
Wed 10 AM – 2 PM
Thu 10 AM – 2 PM
Fri 10 AM – 2 PM
Sat ·

SEM Food Pantry at 1260 Columbus Ave, Cincinnati, OH provides free food (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri: 10 AM – 2 PM · Tue: 5:30 PM – 7 PM ET). Serving southeastern Hamilton and Clermont counties. Photo ID and proof of residency required. Must call for an appointment.

SEM Food Pantry serves families and individuals in the greater Cincinnati area, specifically Eastern Hamilton County and Clermont County, by providing emergency food assistance. The pantry operates on a client-choice model with regular hours Monday through Friday and Saturday mornings.

What it looks like

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Please call ahead before you go: pantries change hours, and some close.

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