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Food banks, free groceries and soup kitchens in Muscogee County.

Whether a family needs emergency help or long term assistance, Muscogee County based food banks can be an option. The free food distribution centers will normally provide income qualified families and individuals with a bag of groceries or maybe a meal. But more importantly, volunteers from centers will direct the client to long term solutions. This ranges from applications sites for SNAP food stamps to WIC and more in the Columbus Georgia area. Find a food pantry near you in Muscogee County.

Not only can a family receive free or low cost, healthy food from a pantry but many sites offer much more. Based on donation levels, basic needs such as free dog or cat food or feminine products may be available at a pantry. Other goods may be holiday gift baskets or a Meals on Wheels service for the home-bound including senior citizens that live within the city of Columbus. The main centers are below, with a phone number at the bottom of the page for more free food programs. People should call for hours and income conditions as they vary.

List of free food pantries in Muscogee County

Columbus Dream Center at Bride Church
Location is 4114 Oates Ave., Columbus, Georgia 31904. Main phone - (706) 565-9969
This is one of the charities that offers more than just free food. There is also clothing, personal hygiene support such as a hair cut, and hot meals for people in poverty.

First Presbyterian Church
1100 1st Avenue, Columbus, GA 31901. Call (706) 322-4523

Valley Rescue Mission, Inc.
2903 2nd Ave., Columbus, GA 31904. For information, dial (706) 322-8267
In addition to the free pantry, financial help is available for buying supplemental food. There may also be appliances for cooking, clothing, and vouchers for groceries, such as soup or non-perishable food.

 

 

 

Salvation Army pantry at the Muscogee County center
Main address is 1718 2nd Ave., Columbus, GA 31902. Call (706) 327-0275
Emergency canned food is available along with a soup kitchen and shelter for the homeless. Clients including single parents, children, seniors, and families facing a crisis in Muscogee County. They also give out free Thanksgiving and Christmas meals, and learn more on Columbus GA Salvation Army assistance programs.

Metropolitan Baptist Church
Location is 1633 5th Ave, Columbus, GA 31901. Call (706) 322-1488
This is a partner of the Feeding America Food Bank of Muscogee County.

New Covenant Church Of Columbus GA
Main address: 506 Manchester Expy, Columbus, GA 31904. Call (706) 641-2899
Assistance programs range from a drive thru pantry to local Meals on Wheels delivery for the elderly and disabled.

St. Luke Outreach
Address: 1024 2nd Ave, Columbus, Georgia 31901. Call (706) 327-4958
Resources range from medications to free food boxes. Other vouchers may be used for gasoline or school lunches for children.

Open Door Community House
2405 2nd Avenue, Columbus,  Georgia 31901. Call (706) 323-5518

Lazarus Society
607 16th St., Phenix City, AL 36867. Call (334) 298-8552
The pantry does help residents of nearby Muscogee County as well.

Feeding the Valley Food Bank
This is a regional non-profit that helps feed the low-income. They partner with local churches, charities and social service agencies to ensure people with little or no money get the help they need, including produce, canned food and more. Find details on the agency here. https://feedingthevalley.org/.

 

 

 

Brown Bag of Columbus
1342 17th Street, Columbus, GA 31901. Phone - Call 706-596-8581
They only help low income senior citizens in Muscogee County. Lunches, bags of food, and more may be served.

St. James Baptist Church Food Bank
Address - 5214 St. James St, Columbus, Georgia 31907. Call (706) 687-6420
An emergency food pantry is on site. Groceries, holiday meals, and more may be served. There can also be hygiene products, blankets for the homeless, and referrals given.

Warm A Heart Outreach And Referral Center
Location is 3645 Buena Vista Rd., Columbus, GA 31906. For intake, dial (706) 683-4477 I
Programs include clothing furniture, appliances, and food. Clients can only use the center once per year, unless an exception crisis is occurring. Get stuff such as rice, pasta, bread, canned milk or meat and other food supplies.

St. Anne Community Outreach
Address is 1820 Box Rd., Columbus, GA 31907. Call (706) 568-1592

The Fort Church at Eastern Heights
A limited hour pantry is at 1342 17th St, Columbus, GA 31901. Phone: (706) 992-6442
A pantry helps feed the homeless and people in poverty. Canned and fresh food is free to those who qualify.

Greater Beulah Baptist Church
Food Bank Address: 613 6th Ave, Columbus, GA 31901. Hours are limited. Dial (706) 327-6919
What may be offered, based on donations, include cereal, pasta, bread, peanut butter and more. There is also a seasonal services with free holiday food baskets.

Muscogee County DFCS
Address of the social service office is 2100 Comer Ave., Columbus, GA 31902. Call (706) 649-2673
Case managers can help low income families apply for SNAP food stamps, free school lunches, and similar state of Georgia government aid programs.

Wynnton Neighborhood Network Corp.
Location is 2100 Hilton Ave., Columbus, Georgia 31906. Call (706) 327-0838
A non-profit to call on for referrals to food banks.

 

 

 

Additional free food programs in Columbus GA area

The non-profit Feeding the Valley Food Bank is part of a nationwide network. They have additional suggestions for residents facing hunger. To learn about resources such as Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), school lunches applications, or even for the address of additional pantries, call 706-561-4755.

 

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