Choice pantry and snack packs for people experiencing homelessness. Fresh meals Mondays at 3:30 PM. No paperwork for most services. With Third Way Peace Fellowship (4234 Hamilton Ave): free community meal Thursday 6–8 PM and a 24/7 free fridge on the south side of that building.
When: Pantry Monday 6:00–8:00 PM and Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 AM–1:00 PM; prepared meals Mondays at 3:30 PM
Cincinnati · The Caring Place · 5950 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH · Food Pantries
Choice pantry for food and household products. Bring a photo ID and household verification, such as first-class mail no more than 30 days old. One visit per household per month.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 AM–2:00 PM; once per household per month
Choice pantry and snack packs for people experiencing homelessness. Fresh meals Mondays at 3:30 PM. No paperwork for most services. With Third Way Peace Fellowship (4234 Hamilton Ave): free community meal Thursday 6–8 PM and a 24/7 free fridge on the south side of that building.
When: Pantry Monday 6:00–8:00 PM and Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 AM–1:00 PM; prepared meals Mondays at 3:30 PM
Cincinnati · The Caring Place · 5950 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH · Food Pantries
Choice pantry for food and household products. Bring a photo ID and household verification, such as first-class mail no more than 30 days old. One visit per household per month.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 AM–2:00 PM; once per household per month
Choice pantry and snack packs for people experiencing homelessness. Fresh meals Mondays at 3:30 PM. No paperwork for most services. With Third Way Peace Fellowship (4234 Hamilton Ave): free community meal Thursday 6–8 PM and a 24/7 free fridge on the south side of that building.
When: Pantry Monday 6:00–8:00 PM and Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 AM–1:00 PM; prepared meals Mondays at 3:30 PM
Cincinnati · Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library · Select library locations · Food Pantries
Free meals for kids and teens ages 1–18 at select libraries. Meals must be eaten at the library. Youth ages 19–21 with disabilities who are on an IEP and enrolled in school are also eligible. No other requirements listed.
When: Monday–Friday after school; times vary by branch
Major distribution center and choice market options; call 513-482-4500 or 513-241-1064 for details. First-time visitors typically need ID and household proof.
Bea Taylor Market (3401 Rosenthal Way) and Liberty Street Market (112 E Liberty St) are choice pantries. First-time visitors need a photo ID for adults, birth certificates or medical cards for minors, and proof of address. Hours can change; call before visiting. Freestore also publishes a partner pantry map and food-distribution schedule.
When: Choice markets referenced as open; call 513-482-4500 before visiting
Cincinnati · Table of Hope Meal & Market Ministry · New Hope Community Church, 3707 Edgewood Dr, Cincinnati, OH · Food Pantries
Free food market for anyone in line by 1:30 p.m. Offerings vary and can include protein, vegetables, canned goods, frozen items, and dairy. First-time visitors give name, address, and household count.
When: First and third Sunday, 12:30–1:30 PM, except announced breaks
Cincinnati · Episcopal Church of the Advent · 2366 Kemper Lane, Cincinnati, OH · Food Pantries
Food pantry and cafe Wednesdays 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Free food fridge is open all day, every day. Photo ID and proof of residence required for the pantry and cafe. Community potlucks after the Sunday noon service.
When: Pantry and cafe Wednesday 9:30 AM–12:00 PM; building hours listed 9:30–11:15 AM Monday–Friday; free fridge all day, every day