Providing you and your family access to healthy food
A network of community partners – government, nonprofit, faith-based – are working to ensure that those in Hamilton County who need food are provided that assistance. Some needs are immediate, while others are a long-term strategy. Look into each category and see what works for you. It may be a combination of short-term and long-term relief.
I Need Food Right Now
List of Food Pantries and Meals by Zip Code
List compiled by Hamilton County Public Health
United Way 211 Food Resources
Hamilton County residents can find food resources online with their Food Resources Map.
United Way staff are also available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
DIAL 211 or 513-721-7900 or1-800-233-4357
Freestore Foodbank
Freestore Foodbank partner agencies offer neighborhood food pantries and soup kitchens.
VISIT – https://freestorefoodbank.org/upcoming-food-distributions/
CONTACT – https://freestorefoodbank.org/contact-us/
CALL – (513) 241-1064 – Customer Connection Center
FIND – Below is a map of various food pantries and kitchens in the Tri-State area.
Community Action Agency (CAA) – Mobile Food Pantry
Community Action Agency in partnership with the Freestore Foodbank, has four mobile locations for people in Hamilton County to get fresh fruits and vegetables and other food items.
VISIT – Mobile Food Pantry
CALL – (513) 569-1840
Cincinnati Public Library
Food and snacks available at library branches, information on pop ups at library branches and resources for other food sources.
VISIT – Find Food Resources at the Library and Community | Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library
513Relief Bus
The Hamilton County 513Relief Bus is expanding its efforts to ensure families affected by SNAP and WIC benefit reductions have direct access to food, medical and behavioral health support, and Hamilton County Job and Family Services (JFS) enrollment assistance. From November 10th – 21st, the 513Relief Bus will mobilize across Hamilton County in partnership with the Freestore Foodbank, JFS, UC Health, Talbert House and a network of local food pantries to deliver essential services directly to residents.
VISIT – 513Relief Bus November Stops with Food
Help For Seniors
Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio
Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (COA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing quality of life for older adults, people with disabilities, their families and caregivers.
VISIT – help4seniors.org
Meals on Wheels of Southwest OH & Northern KY
Meals on Wheels of Southwest OH & Northern KY delivers food to seniors who might otherwise go hungry. Beyond Meals on Wheels, they also offer seniors transportation services to healthcare appointments and independent living assistance for those who need help managing their bills, scheduling appointments and the like.