Are you looking for a warm meal and in need of food assistance in Columbus, Ohio? Many churches and organizations in the Hilltop area and beyond offer free meals and food resources throughout the week. This guide, originally compiled by the Franklinton Development Association and maintained with the help of Columbus Food Rescue, provides a comprehensive schedule of locations where you can find free, nourishing meals.
Below is a detailed list of churches and community centers offering free meals, food pantries, and produce giveaways, organized by day of the week. Whether you are seeking a hot meal, a sack lunch, groceries, or fresh produce, there are welcoming places ready to assist you. Please note that it’s always a good idea to contact the providing agency directly for the most up-to-date information, as schedules can change.
Daily Free Meal and Food Resources
Jordan’s Crossing Resource Center (342 N Hague Ave) offers food assistance every weekday:
- Monday – Friday:
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Sack Lunch
- 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Hot Meal
Holy Family Soup Kitchen (Behind 588 W. Gay St) provides free food multiple times a week:
- Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Free Food
Weekly Schedule of Free Meals at Churches and Organizations
Here’s a breakdown of where to find free meals and food resources by day of the week:
Monday
- Holy Family Soup Kitchen (Behind 588 W. Gay St): 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Free Food
- Jordan’s Crossing Resource Center (342 N Hague Ave): 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sack Lunch; 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Hot Meal
- Revive & Refresh at Revive Church Hilltop (3220 Sullivant Ave, 43204): 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Meal & Resources
- Lower Lights Church (1066 Bellows Ave): 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Pantry (Call 614-228-1262 for appointment)
Tuesday
- Holy Family Soup Kitchen (Behind 588 W. Gay St): 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Free Food
- MY Family Pantry by MY Project USA (3275 Sullivant Ave): 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Pantry
- Jordan’s Crossing Resource Center (342 N Hague Ave): 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sack Lunch; 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Hot Meal; 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Grocery Bag
- Hilliard Food Pantry Plus (Hilliard UMC, 3691 Main St, Hilliard, OH 43026): 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Eligibility and zip codes apply, see details in original source)
- Crossroads UMC Food Pantry (Corner of Hague/Briggs): 4:00 PM Food Pantry (Limited to 30 households, serving 43204 and 43223)
- Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church (2930 W Broad St): 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Curbside Pantry (Last 2 Tuesdays, limited to 50 clients, serving zip codes 43204, 43223, 43228. Call 614-276-5433 with questions.)
- Highland Youth Garden (85 S Highland Ave, 43223): 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM Garden Market (May-October 2025 – Please note this may be seasonal, verify current availability)
- Feed My Sheep (2364 W Broad St): 6:30 PM Meal
Wednesday
- Holy Family Soup Kitchen (Behind 588 W. Gay St): 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Free Food
- Jordan’s Crossing Resource Center (342 N Hague Ave): 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sack Lunch; 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Hot Meal
- Crossroads UMC Food Pantry (Corner of Hague/Briggs): 11:00 AM Food Pantry (Limited to 30 households, serving 43204 and 43223)
- Revive & Refresh at Revive Church Hilltop (3220 Sullivant Ave, 43204): 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Meal & Resources
- Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church (2930 W Broad St): 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Curbside Pantry (Last 2 Wednesdays, limited to 50 clients, serving zip codes 43204, 43223, 43228. Call 614-276-5433 with questions)
- Hilliard Food Pantry Plus (Hilliard UMC, 3691 Main St, Hilliard, OH 43026): 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Eligibility and zip codes apply, see details in original source)
- MY Family Pantry by MY Project USA (3275 Sullivant Ave): 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Pantry
- Oakley Full Gospel Baptist Church (3415 El Paso Dr, 43204): 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Drive-thru Produce Giveaway (Every second Wednesday, bring ID)
- Alianza614 at St. Stephen’s Church (4131 Clime Rd, 43228): 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Produce Market (4th Wednesday)
Thursday
- Holy Family Soup Kitchen (Behind 588 W. Gay St): 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Free Food
- MY Family Pantry by MY Project USA (3275 Sullivant Ave): 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Pantry
- Jordan’s Crossing Resource Center (342 N Hague Ave): 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sack Lunch; 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Hot Meal; 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Grocery Bags
- Lower Lights Church (1066 Bellows Ave): 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Pantry (Call 614-228-1262 for appointment)
- Glenwood Community Center (1888 Fairmont Ave, 43223): 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Produce Giveaway (First Thursday, April-November 2025 – Please note this may be seasonal, verify current availability)
- Holton Community Center (303 N. Eureka Ave, 43204): 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Produce Giveaway (Second Thursday, April-November 2025 – Please note this may be seasonal, verify current availability)
- Highland Youth Garden (85 S Highland Ave, 43223): 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM Garden Market (May-October 2025 – Please note this may be seasonal, verify current availability)
- Highland Youth Garden (85 S Highland Ave, 43223): 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Community Dinner (First Thursday from May-October 2025 – Please note this may be seasonal, verify current availability)
- Hilliard Food Pantry Plus (Hilliard UMC, 3691 Main St, Hilliard, OH 43026): 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Eligibility and zip codes apply, see details in original source)
Friday
- Holy Family Soup Kitchen (Behind 588 W. Gay St): 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Free Food
- United Hilltop Methodist Church (99 S. Highland Ave): 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Free Lunch (Enter in rear door downstairs)
- Jordan’s Crossing Resource Center (342 N Hague Ave): 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sack Lunch; 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Hot Meal; 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Dinner
- Haven of Hope CCCU (868 Whitethorne Ave): 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Dinner
- Crossroads World Outreach Church (165 S Cypress Ave): 4:30 PM To-go Food
- Jericho’s Light Club at St. John’s Episcopal Church (1003 W Town St): 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Free Meals
Saturday
- Feed My Sheep (2364 W. Broad St): 9:00 AM Meal (2nd-5th Saturdays)
- Hilliard Food Pantry Plus (Hilliard UMC, 3691 Main St, Hilliard, OH 43026): 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Eligibility and zip codes apply, see details in original source)
- Highland Youth Garden (85 S Highland Ave, 43223): 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Garden Market (May-October 2025 – Please note this may be seasonal, verify current availability)
- Saints Alive at West Broad/Davis (near Mount Carmel): 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Free Food, Groceries, Personal Care Products, Clothing, Blankets (While supplies last)
- Hilltop Community Worship Center (2622 Sullivant Ave): 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Meal
- MY Family Pantry by MY Project USA (3275 Sullivant Ave): 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Pantry
- St. Aloysius Community Outreach (2165 W. Broad St parking lot): 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Free Lunch and Groceries (As supplies last & weather permitting)
- Columbus Food Not Bombs West (Corner of Sullivant Ave & S Burgess): 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM Free Food
- Crossroad World Outreach Ministries (165 S Cypress Ave): 2:30 PM Free Food
- Lower Lights Ministries (1066 Bellows Ave): 5:30 PM Sit-down Family Meal (Not offered in June – Please note this may be seasonal, verify current availability)
- Jericho’s Light Club at St. John’s Episcopal Church (1003 W Town St): 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Free Meals
Sunday
- Glenwood UMC (2833 Valleyview Dr): 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Free Community Breakfast
- St. John’s Episcopal Church at Broad/Central: 1:00 PM Free Lunch at Street Church
- Vineyard Columbus-Grandview at 40 Chicago Ave: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Free Produce Market (Third Sunday from January-March 2025 – Please note this may be seasonal, verify current availability)
This list aims to be a helpful resource for those seeking food assistance in Columbus. For the most current information and any questions, please contact the individual organizations directly. You can also check the Franklinton Development Association’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/franklintondevelopmentassociation) for weekly updates and the HillToms Resource Map for more sources of free food and meals around central Ohio. If you know of a resource that is missing or if any information is out of date, please contact [email protected].
