Right Food.
Right Place.
Right Time.
The Mid-Ohio Foodbank connects neighbors to fresh,
healthy food across 20 counties.
Connecting
Food and Community
Your Regional Food
Bank and Distribution Network
We’re more than a food bank—we’re part of Mid-Ohio Food Collective, working to end hunger in new ways.
Our advanced logistics system and warehouse at Mid-Ohio Foodbank made it possible to distribute more than 83 million pounds of food in 2024—about two-thirds of it fresh!
Through our network of over 600 local partners, we get fresh, healthy food to people who need it. Together, we provide enough food for 193,000 meals every day across central and eastern Ohio.
Here’s how it works: Food banks get their food from donations, grocery stores, food manufacturers, farmers, government programs, and more. They collect surplus, unsold, or donated food to distribute to people in need. A food bank works like a warehouse. The food stored there is distributed to pantries and markets.
OUR
impact
64%
Of food distributed was fresh.
83M+
Pounds distributed.
$4.56
Worth of food we can distribute
for every $1 you donate.
600+
Partners helping get food to people who need it.
Make aDifference
Today
Donate Food and
Personal Items
We accept many items, including fresh fruits and vegetables, snacks, dairy and eggs, meat and protein, bread and grains, baby food and formula, pet food, soap and toiletries, and more. Send us an email below to set up your donation.
Contact UsKeeping Food Safe
We want to make sure all food we give to families is safe to eat. Here’s what you need to know:
- All food must still be sealed in its original package
- Perishable items must be kept at food-safe temperatures, i.e. frozen foods must stay frozen and dairy items like milk must stay cold
How to Give food
We make donating easy—whether it’s a few pantry items or boxes from your store, your gift helps provide fresh, healthy food to neighbors in need.
Drop off donations at 3960 Brookham Drive, Grove City, Ohio, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Download the PDF below for details on what and how to donate, and join us in building a healthier community.
Download PDF
Give Food
to Your Local Pantry
Drop off food at the Mid-Ohio Foodbank or a food pantry near you. Every bit helps!
A food bank has collective buying power, centralized storage, and logistics for food distribution. A food pantry or market serves free, nutritious food directly to families.
Find a location near youArrange a
Bulk Donation
Are you a farmer or store owner with lots of food to give? We’ll help get it where it needs to go!
Set up a bulk donation
Creating
Lasting Impact
How Your
Donation Helps
When you give food, you make a big difference.
Here’s how:
- You help local families who are having a hard time
- Less food goes to waste, which helps our environment
- More people can eat fresh, healthy food
- Our neighborhood food supply gets stronger
Protected Giving
The Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Act protects food donors from liability.
You might get tax benefits – ask your tax advisor about this.
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