Free food pantries Marion and Morrow County Ohio.
Free food pantries in both Marion and Morrow County provide short as well as long term assistance. Low income families, senior citizens, the unemployed, homeless and others can receive everything from a hot meal to a free box of groceries near them, from a pantry listed below. Other support (as noted below) may also be available, including today or in an emergency. A phone number at the bottom of the page can also provide information on additional free food programs and benefits.
When it comes to long term needs, the food pantries often have case managers on site. They can help people apply for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) vouchers, SNAP food stamps, and USDA commodities among other benefits. Many locations also have soup kitchens on site. There may also be free Easter or Thanksgiving dinners as well as Christmas meals or boxes of food.
Some food banks also have other resources available for long term needs, and that may be everything from clothing for work or school to hygiene supplies, household supplies, and more. The main locations in both Morrow and Morrow County are below.
St. Paul’s Episcopal
Location is 197 East Center St.
Marion, Ohio 43302
Main phone number is 740-387-6220
This food pantry, at the church, is open Wednesday and Friday only. Groceries, holiday food boxes, clothes, and other free items are available from time to time.
St. Vincent DePaul - Marion County food Pantry
Main address is 342 N. Main St.
Marion, 43302
740-386-6422
A leading charity. The social services, including the emergency food bank, help the poor and less fortunate. A combination of financial aid as well as groceries, Christmas meals and free toys for kids, and even shelter is available. Volunteers run the food bank using donations.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Address is 200 E. Water St.
Prospect, OH 43342
Telephone: 740-360-8663
Johnson/Rudd Community Food Bank
6342 Marion Agosta Rd.
Marion, Ohio 43302
For hours, call 740-251-8109
Free produce (fruits and vegetables) as well as canned groceries are on site.
Community Christian Fellowship
209 E. Water St.
Prospect, Ohio 43342
740-494-2222
The pantry has Peanut Butter, canned meats and vegetables, rice, pasta, and much more, including surplus USDA commodities.
Trinity UMC
75 East High Street
Mt. Gilead, Ohio 43338
419-947-6040
The church is open Friday (last of month). There are also Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas meal services in Morrow County.
Kirkpatrick Food Pantry
Address: 4950 Columbus-Sandusky Rd.
Marion, Ohio 43302
330-212-0275
The hours are Saturday from 9:30am-11am and also every other Thursday from 5:30pm-7pm.
Salvation Army Family Services
There are locations near the region, including in Marion County Ohio as well as Morrow. They help families with a variety of needs. They include a free, emergency food pantry as well as soup kitchen. Clients can receive groceries, financial aid, free Christmas meals or toys for kids, clothes and more. Or find Salvation Army assistance programs in Ohio.
Community Kitchen Prospect UMC
Location of soup kitchen - 203 N. Elm St.
Prospect, 43342
740-494-2611
Hot dinners are served on Sundays. Anyone that is hungry, including the homeless in Marion County Ohio, can stop by.
Life Link Community
Main address - 248 Olney Ave.
Marion, 43302
Appointments are needed. Call 740-387-6822
Everything from applications to food stamps to a box of groceries may be available to income qualified clients.
EEBC Pantry/Edison Enterprise Baptist
Address is 3055 State Route 95 W
Edison, Ohio 43321
Main phone number is 419-947-7231
Free clothes, nutritional groceries, baby formula, and hygiene items may be offered among other goods.
Angel Food Pantry/Marengo UMC
Main address: 8 North Main Street
Marengo, Ohio 43334
For hours, dial 419-253-5642
The charity only serves families in the Highland School District.
No Limits Outreach
Harbor Pe 4046 TWP Road 246 on Vine Street
Edison, Ohio 43320
Telephone: 419-946-5900
Morrow County Food Pantry
Location is 619 W. Marion Road, BLDG. C, 111
Mt. Gilead, Ohio 43338
419-949-2620
This non-profit is open Monday to Thursday from 9am-11:45am. There is everything from fresh produce to non-perishable food. A clothing closet as well as thrift store are on site, with seasonal free holiday meals.
First UMC
300 SO. Marion Street
Cardington, Ohio 43315
Main phone 419-408-4201
Hours are Wednesday from 9am-12pm as well as 3rd Thursday of month from 6:30pm-8pm. Cleaning supplies, free food, school supplies, and other aid is offered.
Trinity UMC Meals - Community Kitchen
Main address: 75 East High Street
Mt. Gilead, Ohio 43338
Dial 419-947-6040
Victory Center Pantry
1190 E Fairground Rd.
Marion, OH 43302
Telephone number: 740-382-2476
Find additional free food near you in Marion and Morrow County
There are other regional food banks and pantries. Or low income families can learn about other resources, including free school meals for kids, USDA commodities, SNAP food stamps and more. Call 614.274.7770 for information or referrals.
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