Food
Search for food community resources using the links below. There are resources for families in Central Ohio and for families living outside Central Ohio. See Grocery Store Video Guides to Healthy Eating for a virtual tour of a grocery store and more information on healthy eating.
SNAP
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), helps people with low incomes buy healthy food.
Central Ohio Resources
- CAP4Kids Food Link
- FreshTrak: FreshTrak is operated by the Mid-Ohio Foodbank and aims to provide easy access to food resources, especially during times of crisis.
- Grocery Store Video Guides to Healthy Eating
Urgent Food Help in Central Ohio:
- Dial: 211 or (614) 221-2255 – 24/7
- Emergency Foodline – (614) 341-2282– Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Chat: lssnetworkofhope.org/211centralohio– Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Text: (614) 702-7772 – Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Online Directory: lssnetworkofhope.org/211centralohio
Resources Outside Central Ohio
We are working to identify county specific resources outside of Central Ohio. Please see below for current available resource listing. Nationwide Children's Hospital has partnered with findhelp to provide families resources anywhere in the state or nation.
Athens County
- Community Food Pantry: Community Food Pantry | Ohio University
Gallia, Jackson, Vinton, Pike, Ross, Athens, Meigs, Lawrence, and Mason Counties: Community Resources Guide (last revised 2/9/24)
Adams, Lawrence, Pike, Scioto Counties: SOMC Community Resources (last revised July 2025)
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