Choice Pantry
Our Choice Pantry is open to the public four days a week, providing neighbors with more than 50 pounds of meat, dairy, dry goods, personal care items, and more. Our friendly volunteers are ready to greet neighbors, get everyone checked in, and provide support while neighbors shop. There is no need to sign up in advance, simply arrive during our Choice Pantry hours for same day service. Watch this video to see a neighbor shop our Choice Pantry.
Location
6700 Huntley Road
Columbus, OH 43229
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Choice Pantry Hours
Mondays: 10 AM - 2 PM
Wednesdays: 3 PM - 7 PM
Thursdays: 3 PM - 5 PM
Saturdays: 10 AM - 12 PM
Third and Fourth Saturdays: Full Pantry Shopping
First, Second, and Fifth Saturdays: Produce and Bread
Who We Serve
People who live in eight zip codes in northern Franklin and southern Delaware counties (43016, 43035, 43065, 43081, 43085, 43229, 43235, 43240) and who have an income of less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.
What to Bring
Please bring a photo ID for the head of household and a proof of address (a piece of mail delivered to the home address within the past thirty days such as, current lease agreement, utility bill, letter from a friend with the postmark on the envelope) when you come to shop.
Proxy Shopping
Neighbors who are unable to visit the Pantry can have a friend or family member shop in their place by completing this form and having your shopper present it when they visit the Pantry.
Homebound Delivery
Homebound Delivery helps neighbors overcome obstacles in gaining access to fresh, healthy food, due to transportation problems, limited mobility, and lack of availability during Choice Pantry hours. Neighbors who cannot make it to the Pantry or send a trusted person to shop on their behalf may sign up for delivery.
All deliveries include two bags of canned and dried goods, fresh produce, bakery items, meat, milk, eggs, and personal hygiene products. Neighbors will select a meat choice, have the ability to opt out of receiving certain foods, and be able to select pet food and diapers as long as supplies are available.
We deliver every Thursday between 1:30pm and 3:30pm. Neighbors must sign up by Wednesdays at 5:00pm to schedule a delivery.
Pop-Up Pantries
We deliver fresh, healthy food directly to parts of our service area that have limited access to our traditional Choice Pantry. By packing, transporting, and distributing a Pop-Up Pantry onsite at two low income housing facilities in our service area, we are able to serve more than 1,000 families each year.
The Pop-Up Pantry staff members and volunteers work closely with the sites’ case managers to deliver and set up onsite food pantries, two times per month, making a direct impact on neighbors while simultaneously lessening the burden during Choice Pantry hours.
Resource Center
Our Resource Center connects neighbors to services that provide access to additional food options, clothing, maternity and baby care items, healthcare and medication, and utility bill assistance.
Neighbors are welcome to visit the Resource Center during our Choice Pantry Hours:
Mondays: 10 AM - 2 PM
Wednesdays: 3 PM - 7 PM
Thursdays: 3 PM - 5 PM
Saturdays: 10 AM - 12 PM