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Food Pantries in Columbus, Ohio: Hours & Schedule

Columbus has 7 food pantries listed below. Filter by what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.

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As the capital and county seat of Franklin County, Columbus is the largest metropolitan area entirely in Ohio. The directory lists 7 places to get free food here as of September 2026: 7 food pantries. Church of Christ on Fishinger Road (1130 Fishinger Road) and Community For Change Food Pantry (600 Frebis Ave) are among them. Every listing is checked against public sources. We hide the ones we can't confirm, we say call ahead where hours aren't confirmed, and there are no ads, logins, or fees.

What to bring

  • A photo ID, if you have one (many pantries don't require it)
  • Proof of address, like a piece of mail (some ask, most don't)
  • Bags, a box, or a cart to carry groceries home
  • The number of people in your household, that's usually all they need

How it works in Columbus

  1. Find a pantry on the map above that's open today
  2. Call ahead to confirm hours (they can change)
  3. Go during open hours; most are walk-in, no appointment
  4. Take what you need. There's no cost and no application

You're welcome here. Pantries are for anyone going through a hard stretch. No judgment.

What neighbors know

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Open by day in Columbus

Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Columbus. Call ahead to confirm.

Food Pantries open Monday in Columbus

Food Pantries open Tuesday in Columbus

Food Pantries open Wednesday in Columbus

Food Pantries open Thursday in Columbus

Food Pantries open Friday in Columbus

Food Pantries open Saturday in Columbus

Food Pantries open Sunday in Columbus

Good to know

Which food pantries in Columbus are open today?

It depends on the day. By day of week, Columbus food pantries are open: Monday (3), Tuesday (3), Wednesday (4), Thursday (5), Friday (2), Saturday (2), Sunday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.

Are there food pantries in Columbus open on weekends?

Yes, 2 open Saturday and 1 open Sunday in Columbus. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.

Where can I get emergency food in Columbus today?

Most Columbus food pantries take walk-ins during open hours. No appointment needed. For same-day help any time, call 211 (Oklahoma's free, confidential food-assistance line). The listings below are kept current and most serve anyone in need without income verification.

What do I need to bring to a food pantry in Columbus?

Most Columbus food pantries are open to anyone in need and don't require proof of income. It helps to bring a photo ID, proof of address if you have it (a utility bill or piece of mail), bags to carry food, and the number of people in your household. Requirements vary. Check each listing or call ahead.

Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?

Most food pantries are walk-in during open hours. A few run on set monthly dates or by appointment. Those say so on their listing.

Which food pantries serve Columbus, Oklahoma?

These food pantries serve Columbus and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 43221, 43206, 43219, 43224, 43213, 43229. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.

Which food pantries in Columbus are open on Monday?

3 food pantries in Columbus are open Monday: LSS Southside - Food Pantry, St James The Less St Vincent De Paul, Worthington Resource Center - Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Columbus are open on Tuesday?

3 food pantries in Columbus are open Tuesday: Church of Christ on Fishinger Road, LSS Southside - Food Pantry, St James The Less St Vincent De Paul. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Columbus are open on Wednesday?

4 food pantries in Columbus are open Wednesday: Church of Christ on Fishinger Road, LSS Southside - Food Pantry, St James The Less St Vincent De Paul, Worthington Resource Center - Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Columbus are open on Thursday?

5 food pantries in Columbus are open Thursday: Community For Change Food Pantry, Hope Food Pantry, LSS Southside - Food Pantry, St James The Less St Vincent De Paul, Worthington Resource Center - Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Columbus are open on Friday?

2 food pantries in Columbus are open Friday: LSS Southside - Food Pantry, St James The Less St Vincent De Paul. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Columbus are open on Saturday?

2 food pantries in Columbus are open Saturday: St James The Less St Vincent De Paul, Worthington Resource Center - Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Columbus are open on Sunday?

1 food pantries in Columbus is open Sunday: St James The Less St Vincent De Paul. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

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