Food Assistance by County
Select your home county from the list below to see some of our partners near you that you are welcome to visit to shop for groceries, no appointment necessary.
Looking for more options? Check here to see a full list of all open pantries and soup kitchens within our network of partner agencies across central and eastern Ohio. These agencies may require an appointment or additional documentation, so please reach out to these locations prior to your first visit.
If you are ill, under quarantine, disabled, or otherwise cannot make it to a pantry yourself, all Mid-Ohio Foodbank partner agencies use a proxy process where you can send someone you trust to pick up food for you. Find out more about using a proxy by clicking on the Letter of Proxy in your language.
Produce markets provide fresh food to individuals and families struggling to make ends meet. Markets offer fresh fruits and vegetables as well as bread and dairy items.
Serving up to 300 families, eligibility to obtain food from a market is 200% of the Federal Poverty Line. Mid-Ohio Foodbank is working with agency partners to develop new produce market procedures that will be safe and sustainable as our communities face the impact of COVID-19. Check back here for updates!
Finding Food and Services
We help supply food to 680 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, after-school programs, and senior housing sites in central and eastern Ohio. These organizations can help you find an emergency food site near you.
Belmont County
Job & Family Services
740-695-1075
Belmont County Community Action
740-695-0293
Coshocton County
Job & Family Services
740-622-1020
Delaware County
Job & Family Services
740-833-2300
Fairfield County
Information & Referral
740-687-0500
Fayette County
Fayette County Community Action
740-335-7282
Franklin County
HandsOn Central Ohio FOODLINK
614-341-2282 or 2-1-1
JOIN
614-241-2530
Guernsey County
Job & Family Services
740-432-2381
GMN Tri-County Community Action Commission
740-732-2388
Harrison County
Harcatus
740-942-8886
Jefferson County
Job & Family Services
740-282-2961
Knox County
Interchurch Social Services
740-397-4801
Licking County
Food Pantry Network of Licking County
740-344-7401
Madison County
Madison County Community Action Commission
740-852-3511
Marion County
Job & Family Services
740-387-8560
Monroe County
Woodsfield Manna
740-472-0365
GMN Tri-County Community Action Commission
740-732-2388
Morrow County
Helpline
419-946-1350
Muskingum County
United Way Information & Referral
740-454-6872
Noble County
GMN Tri-County Community Action Commission
740-732-2388
Pickaway County
Job & Family Services
740-474-7588
Ross County
Community Action Commission
740-702-7222
Job & Family Services
740-773-2651
Union County
Community Action Commission
937-642-4986
All other U.S. counties
Feeding America
About SNAP
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), previously known as food stamps, offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible, low-income individuals and families. SNAP is America’s largest domestic hunger safety net program. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) works with state agencies, nutrition educators, and neighborhood and faith-based organizations to ensure those eligible for nutrition assistance can make informed decision about applying for the program and can access benefits. FNS also works with state partners and the retail community to improve program administration and ensure program integrity.
SNAP benefits are available based on eligibility guidelines for people with children and people who are elderly or have disabilities.
Benefits are also available to able-bodies adults (ages 18-50) who have no children. However, these individuals may be required to work at least 20 hours a week or participate in a mandatory work activity program and meet other work requirements in order to receive food stamp benefits. If adults without dependent children do not meet work requirements, they’re limited to three months of benefits in any 36 month period. These requirements may vary county to county within the state of Ohio.
These eligibility requirements and benefits could change upon passage of new federal funding decisions.
In the state of Ohio, the SNAP Program is called Food Assistance. The benefits are distributed on an EBT Card, called the Ohio Direction Card.
Am I Eligible for SNAP?
In order to apply for SNAP, you must fall at or below certain income guidelines listed below. Household size is determined by the number of people you prepare, eat and share meals with.
(The numbers below only relevant through September 30, 2020)
How Can I Apply For SNAP?
Mid-Ohio Foodbank’s Food Assistance Outreach Coordinators can assist you in determining your eligibility and applying for SNAP and other benefits. Call 614-782-5503 to learn more or view a calendar listing various locations where the Food Assistance Outreach Coordinators can be found.
You can also apply for SNAP and other benefits such as Medicaid and Ohio Works First online at benefits.ohio.gov and through the Ohio Department of Jobs & Family Services shared services line at 844-640-6446.
If you have any questions or need help applying, please contact Mid-Ohio Foodbank’s Food Assistance Outreach Team at 614-782-5503.
Myths About SNAP