Food Pantry

Monday through Friday 10 am – 1 pm

1950 N 4th Street Columbus, Ohio 43201

No appointment necessary

Open to all Franklin County Zip Codes
twice a month

New! Find us at our next popup event:

Check back soon for details about our next event!

Our Seasonal Programs

Holiday Food

Easter and Thanksgiving Meal Baskets

 

RSVP Required

AARP Free Tax Prep

January - April by appointment

Back to School Backpacks

Christmas Toys

RSVP Required

See our full yearly calendar of service events and find sign up dates here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please bring your photo id, passport, green card or some other form of photo identification. If you are walking or taking the bus, we recommend bringing a grocery cart or your own reusable bags, to carry home your food.

Absolutely! Please bring their photo ID or a completed proxy form. A proxy form is a signed letter from your friend or family member, stating you are allowed to pick up food on their behalf. Social workers, educators or other professionals with appropriate work identification may pick up food for clients during our regular hours.

We will certainly try! Please let us know at the time of service of any allergies or dietary restrictions you may have. No pork? No problem! No peanuts? No big deal!

Yes! We encourage you to take advantage of every resource you can. To find other food pantries near you, click here and enter your zip code.

Yes! You may pick up fresh fruit and vegetables at NSI anytime with your produce Rx card. Learn more about Produce Rx here.

Not sure how to use an ingredient you received? Check out Super Cook! Plug in all the ingredients you have at home, and get recipes using ONLY the ingredients you have!

Need some inspiration?
Check out these short videos for meals to make at home!

@phslc5

Simple, sustainable, and cost-effective apple cinnamon crunch oats recipe 🙂

♬ Food - Densky9