St. James AME Church
Mobile pantry- Address
- 8401 Cedar Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103
- Phone
- (216) 231-3562
Who qualifies & what to bring
- Service area
- Fairfax Area. Coming from outside that area? Call first. Many still help in an emergency.
- ID
- Not stated. Bring an ID if you have one, but many pantries don't require it. They also ask for Social Security numbers or cards for each person in the household.
- Proof
- They may ask for proof of address (a piece of mail or a utility bill) and proof of income.
In their words: “Serves individuals who are low income (TEFAP guidelines) or unemployed and live in the Fairfax Area (boundaries: E 79th St. west, E 107th St./Fairhill east, Woodland south, Chester Ave north). Individuals not living in the Fairfax Area may be served once but will be referred to other food pantries. Documentation required on first visit: proof of income, proof of residency, and Social Security number.”
This is our best read of what St. James AME Church has posted. Requirements change, so it's worth a quick call to confirm.
Upcoming distributions
- Fri, Sep 18: St. James AME Church, 12 PM–2:30 PM
- Fri, Oct 16: St. James AME Church, 12 PM–2:30 PM
- Fri, Nov 20: St. James AME Church, 12 PM–2:30 PM
St. James AME Church at 8401 Cedar Ave., Cleveland, OH provides free food; next open Friday, September 18, 12 PM. Walk in, no appointment needed. Serves individuals who are low income (TEFAP guidelines) or unemployed and live in the Fairfax Area (boundaries: E 79th St. west, E 107th St./Fairhill east, Woodland south, Chester Ave north). Individuals not living in the Fairfax Area may be served once but will be referred to other food pantries. Documentation required on first visit: proof of income, proof of residency, and Social Security number.
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