Community & online resources we've found

Restorative Yoga at The Dempsey Family Education and Resource Center at Riverside Methodist Hospital -Thursdays from 4pm to 5:30pm -Sessions are 6 weeks -Next session starting Feb,13th,2020 -Taught by a certified instructor and Physical Therapist

Traumatic Brain Injury(TBI) Support group at The Dempsey Family Education and Resource Center at Riverside Methodist Hospital -Second Thursday of each month from 6pm to 7:30pm -Speakers, survivors and caregivers

Epilepsy Support Groups at The Dempsey Family Education and Resource Center at Riverside Methodist Hospital -Adult Group, The first Wednesday of each month 6 to 8pm -Parent Group, The last Monday of each month 6:30 to 8pm -Tassels(Students age 10-17), The last Monday of each month 6:30 to 8pm -Young Adult, The second Wednesday of each month 6 to 8pm

Art Therapy at The Dempsey Family Education and Resource Center -Second and Fourth Wednesday 6 to 7:30pm

Support Group for Caregivers -The Third Thursday from 2 to 3pm

Cognitive Fitness/Train The Brain -A 6 week wellness series that addresses the main domains of cognition in neurological conditions 

Music Therapy -Second and Fourth Thursday every month from 1 to 2pm

Chair and Neuro Yoga -Chair for adults that can not get down or up off the ground. -Improves flexibility, strength, body awareness -Neuro for adults where modifications can be made -Each class is 6 weeks -Facilitated by a certified Physical Therapist and Yoga Instructor

Adaptive Sports Connection -614-389-3921 -adaptivesportsconnection.org -6000 Harriott Rd,Powell,Oh 43065 -“Transform the quality of life for children, adults, and veterans with disabilities through sports, outdoor and therapeutic recreation

https://www.intelligent.com/online-college-guide-for-students-with-mental-health-disorders/

bobbyjonescsf.org

disabilityempowerment.net

https://iihexplained.com

• Columbus Public Health has a list of food pantries/soup kitchens in Franklin County. It’s dated 2024 and it’s the latest version I could locate. food-pantry-2024-resource-list.pdf
• Find Help also has a list of food pantries around Franklin County: food pantry programs in Columbus, oh | findhelp.org
• In response to the government shutdown, DoorDash has launched an Emergency Food Response to assist SNAP recipients. This initiative includes:
  • Free delivery for SNAP recipients through DoorDash's Project DASH program.
  • Waiving delivery and service fees for approximately 300,000 orders for SNAP recipients.
• Visit www.lssfoodpantries.org to place a full order and make an appointment for a pick-up date and time, or, simply walk-up by visiting the pantry during business hours. To place a full order or for more assistance, please call our help desk at 877-LSS-MEAL weekdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Here’s a list of their locations: Locations - LSS Food Pantries
• The All People's Fresh Market- The All People's Fresh Market partners with Mid-Ohio Food Collective as their largest distributor of free food in Ohio! We have a focus on health and provide our market members with fresh, healthy produce.
  • Market Hours:
    • Tuesday-Friday: 11am-5pm

Saturday: 9am-1pm

945 Parsons Ave. Columbus, OH

All People's Fresh Market | AllPeopleFreshMarket

• Gladden Food Pantry provides emergency food assistance to households living within our service area (zip codes 43222, 43223, and 43215 West of the river). You may shop through the pantry once a month and return for just fresh produce any day during our open times. Adults need: photo ID for Head of Household and piece of mail to verify residency. MONDAY – FRIDAY 11:00am - 2:45pm. Families may pick up boxes once per month. Fresh produce is still offered daily. Home delivery to seniors/disabled residents: Please contact Christen at 614-228-2498
  • 318 South Glenwood Ave.

Columbus, OH 43223

(614) 228-2498

Food Pantry | GladdenHouse.org | United States

• Hilliard Food Pantry- Provides eligible individuals with canned and boxed food, bread, produce, and personal care items, as well as utility assistance. Serves residents who live in the Hilliard City School District (zip codes 43026, 43228, 43221, 43016, 43002, 43119, 43204). Transportation is available for seniors.
  • 3691 Main Street Hilliard, Ohio 43026
    (614) 363-4159
    www.hilliardfoodpantry.org  
• HEART (Helping Eastside & Reynoldsburg neighbors Today) Food Pantry- A choice pantry where families from the Greater Reynoldsburg Area can choose from open shelves once per month. Neighbors are served by appointment only. To set up an appointment, call or text (614) 600-6065 and leave a message.
  • 6475 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
    (614) 600-6065
    www.heart-market.org  
• Healthy New Albany Food Pantry- Healthy New Albany Food Pantry serves families and individuals living in the New Albany Plain Local School (NAPLS) District or in the 43054 zip code. They offer emergency help for those in immediate need of food. Find open pantry hours on their website or call to schedule an appointment. They also have an English conversation program for Spanish-speakers, and can connect immigrant community members to resources for ESL, healthcare, and more.
  • 150 Main Street, New Albany, Ohio 43054
    (614) 413-7907 or (614) 685-6344
    www.newalbanyfoodpantry.org
• Worthington Resource Pantry – Food Pantry & Resource Center- Distributes food and personal items to individuals and families in the Worthington School District (zip codes 43016, 43035, 43065, 43081, 43085, 43229, 43235, and 43240) who meet income guidelines. The pantry uses an indoor express service model, where customers park outside and are greeted by a volunteer for check-in. The pantry stocks meat, dairy, dry goods, produce, personal care items, and more. No appointment needed. Find eligibility requirements and program details online.
  • 6700 Huntley Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
    (614) 985-1766
    www.worthingtonresourcepantry.org
• Clintonville Beechwold Family Resource Center- Family Services and Choice Food Pantry Hours are Monday - Friday, 12pm - 4pm.
  • 14 W. Lakeview Ave.

Columbus, OH 43202

614-268-8118

Programs - Clintonville Community Resource Center

• Dublin Food Pantry- Serves residents of Dublin (zip codes 43016 and 43017) and all residents who live in the Dublin City School District. They are a walk-in pantry so no referral is required. Visit the website or call for eligibility guidelines.
  • 6608 Dublin Center Drive, Dublin, Ohio 43017
    (614) 665-8181
    www.dublinfoodpantry.org
• Bexley Freedge (Free Fridge)- The Freedge (free + fridge) offers a free community refrigerator and freezer to reduce food waste and help neighbors in need. It is outdoors and open to the public so anyone can take what they need, no questions asked. It’s like a little free food pantry, but with the ability to safely store fresh, perishable, and frozen foods. Visit the website for detailed donation guidelines.
  • 2691 Delmar Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43209
    (614) 559-4250
    www.bexley.org/freedge
• Mid-Ohio Food Collective- Delivers food to more than 500 food banks/pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and after school programs in central and eastern Ohio. Their website has information for individuals and families on finding food assistance in Central Ohio, and program eligibility requirements.
• Kitchen at Reeb Center: Provides fresh, house-made meals Monday-Friday 11am-2pm.
  2867 East Livingston Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43209
  (614) 230-2708
• Markets: Free food markets with a full grocery shopping experience. Markets also connect guests with wraparound care services like healthcare, housing help, and job training. Find store locations at the link.
• Farmacy: Partners with local healthcare providers to provide fresh food to patients once a week in Franklin, Knox, Licking, Ross, and Pickaway counties. Find program details and locations at the link.
• Commodity Supplemental Food Program: Provides eligible seniors with a monthly box of shelf-stable food items. Find eligibility requirements and application instructions at the link.
• 3960 Brookham Drive, Grove City, Ohio 43123
  (614) 274-3663
  www.mofc.org
• NNEMAP Food Pantry offers food and other services to qualifying individuals and families who live in the City of Columbus. Customers may visit the pantry once a week. Bring a photo identification to the pantry during business hours to receive food. You may be asked to provide identification for additional family members to receive infant/toddler products or participate in other non-food programs. 
  • Service Hours:
    • Monday: 9am-12 noon  Tuesday: 9am-12 noon
    • Wednesday: 9am-12 noon Thursday: 3pm-6pm
    • Friday: 9am-12 noon  Saturday: 10am-1pm
    • CLOSED EVERY SUNDAY
  • 677 E. 11th Ave.
    Columbus, OH 43211

614-297-0533

Services - NNEMAP

• Blessing Boxes- Blessing Boxes are outdoor, publicly located cabinets that allow community members to anonymously donate items or take what they need. Boxes can include non-perishable food items, toiletries, baby supplies, pet food, or anything else that might be considered a blessing to someone in need. Take what you need, leave what you can. Use the Box Locations Map on the website to find a Blessing Box near you.
  Columbus: www.columbusblessingboxes.com/box-locations
• Heart to Heart is an open-choice drive-thru food pantry in the Grandview area open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 12pm. We are currently operating as a drive-thru in the First Community Church parking lot. (Clients make walk/bike up if needed.) Clients should enter the church parking lot through the driveway on First Ave. First come; first served. No appointments. There are no Zip Code restrictions. Heart to Heart limits client visits to once every 30 days.
  • 1320 Cambridge Blvd. Columbus 43212 

About — Heart to Heart Food Pantry

• Mid-Ohio Market at Bishop Griffin- Provide the names and birth dates of the members of your household. Self declare income. Shop at the Market two times per month. Wednesday: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
  Friday: 12:00-4:00 PM
  • 2867 East Livingston,

Columbus, Ohio 43209,

614-338-8220

Our Programs — BISHOP GRIFFIN RESOURCE CENTER

• Westerville Area Resource Ministry- Visit our office (150 Heatherdown Dr.) between 9 am and 4 pm, Monday - Friday. If you live in the Westerville City School District and meet eligibility requirements, we can get you signed up to order your groceries with us. Otherwise, we can help direct you to where you can get food on a regular basis. Visit www.FreshTrak.com to see pantries near you.
  • 150 Heatherdown Dr.
  • Westerville, OH 43081
  • (614) 899-0196
    www.warmwesterville.org  
• Salvation Army- We operate six neighborhood food pantries across Central Ohio. A typical visit provides three to five days of balanced groceries, free of charge. Choice-based selection of nonperishables, with a focus on grains, canned vegetables/fruits, proteins, and pasta. Franklin County residents: please call 614-341-2282. Walk-in appointments may be available for emergencies if resources allow.
  • Senior Food Boxes (Franklin County)-Seniors 60+ who meet income guidelines at or below 130% of the Federal Poverty Level and live in Franklin County may receive a monthly food box. Call 614-437-2134 for information.
  • Free Hot Lunch Program (Hilltop)- All are welcome Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., for a free hot meal at 2300 West Mound Street in Columbus’s Hilltop neighborhood.
  • Hunger - Salvation Army Central Ohio Area
• Neighborhood Service Inc. Food Pantry Hours: Sunday: 1 PM – 3 PM, Monday-Thursday: 10 AM – 1 PM. In-person appointment slots are available to book one hour before the pantry opens. NSI Food Pantry serves the following zip codes: 43201, 43202, 43210, 43211, 43212, 43219, 43220, 43221, 43224, and 43229 twice per month. All other Franklin County zip codes may shop once per year.
  • 1950 N. 4th Street
    Columbus, OH - 43201
    Phone: (614) 297-0592
  • NSI Homepage - NSI Food Pantry
• Broad Street Food Pantry- We are located in the east wing of the Broad Street Presbyterian Church. We are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. We close promptly at 10:30 am. Drive through service Monday-Tuesday-Thursday-Friday. In person shopping on Wednesdays.
  • 760 East Broad Street

Columbus, OH 43205

Food Pantry - Broad Street Presbyterian Church

• St. Stephen’s Community House- To shop at The Market, you must be a Franklin County resident.  Customers are allowed (1) full shop a week that includes grains, proteins, dairy, and produce. Customers are allowed to come every day for fresh produce. 
  • Hours of Operation:
    • Monday, Wednesday, Friday
      • Full Shop: 10 am-3 pm
      • Produce Only: 11am-3 pm
    • Tuesday
      • Full Shop: 3pm-6pm
      • Produce Only: 4pm-6pm
    • Thursday 
      • Full Shop: 12pm-6 pm 
      • Produce Only: 1pm-6 pm 
  • The Mid-Ohio Market - St. Stephen's Community House
• Inprem Holistic Community Resource Center Food Pantry is open and ready to serve hungry families in the entire Central Ohio community and surrounding suburbs with no zip-code restrictions
  • Monday | Tuesday | Thursday - 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Wednesdays | Friday - 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Mon- Fri Closed 1pm to 2 pm for break
  • 5757 Karl Road

Columbus, OH

614-516-1812

Food Pantry - Inprem

• Full Cart- operated by U.S. Hunger in Columbus, OH, is a Virtual Food Bank committed to delivering food assistance with dignity and respect for families experiencing food insecurity. Understanding the increasing demand for emergency food resources, especially during challenging times, Full Cart provides essential nutrition tailored to meet basic dietary needs. While we strive to serve our community quickly, the overwhelming need may result in extended wait times, sometimes lasting several months. Our mission is to ensure that no family goes hungry, and we encourage those in need to reach out and access the support we offer.
  • Request a connection here: Full Cart, U.S. Hunger in Columbus, OH - Get in Touch
• Project OpenHand-Columbus is dedicated to supporting individuals living with HIV in Columbus, OH, by addressing their nutritional needs through compassionate and comprehensive services. Our mission includes providing home-delivered frozen meals, hot meal options, and personalized nutrition counseling tailored to each client's specific health requirements. We also offer emergency meal delivery assistance to ensure that no one faces the challenge of food insecurity alone. With a commitment to enhancing the well-being of our clients, we strive to create a healthier community, one meal at a time.
  • Request a connection here: Project OpenHand-Columbus, LifeCare Alliance in Columbus, OH - Get in Touch