No appointment necessary. You will need to bring:
Two visits per month permitted.
Every Tuesday, 6-8 PM (last shop thru 7:45, boxes of food given after that)
Every Wednesday, 10 AM-12 PM (last shop thru 11:45, boxes of food given after that)
Every Saturday, 9-11 AM (last shop thru 10:45, boxes of food given after that)
Thursday, Friday & Sunday, CLOSED
Weekend Supplemental Food has begun for the 2024-2025 school year.
If you know of a student who may be struggling with weekend food in their home, please recommend this student to the school they attend. The school will then notify GRIN and get weekend food packs started for that student, which will be given to them every Friday. You can also email Beth Bentley at pd@grin4gahanna.org if you are aware of a child.
Summer Lunches for 2025 will be served from May 27th - Aug 8th.
Lunches will be served Monday-Friday from 12-1 PM at Goshen Lane Elementary (370 Goshen Lane, Gahanna, OH, 43230) and Royal Manor Elementary (299 Empire Dr., Gahanna, OH, 43230)
The only requirement is that you must reside in the Gahanna-Jefferson school district and/or the 43230 zip code area.
Distribution of 755 backpacks for the 2024-2025 school year.
The next distribution date will be August 9, 2025.
Thanksgiving assistance will be given as you come to the food pantry to shop for food. There is no sign-up, you just have to bring proof of residency (a piece of mail with your name and address on it in the Gahanna-Jefferson School District or 43230 area).
You will be able to shop for Thanksgiving foods on the following days and at the following times, no reservation needed:
Saturday - 11/16 & 11/23 -9:00am-11:45am
Tuesday - 11/19 & 11/26 -5:30pm-8:15pm
Wednesday - 11/20 & 11/27 -9:30am-12:15pm
Christmas help for food will be the entire month of December during our regular pantry hours.
Donation Hours:
Monday 12-3pm
Tuesday 9-12pm
Wednesday 10-12pm
Thursday 9-12pm
Friday 9-12pm
Saturday 9-11am
Food Pantry (Distribution) Hours:
Tue, 6-8pm (last shop thru 7:45, then pre-packed boxes)
Wed, 10am-12pm (last shop thru 11:45, then pre-packed boxes)
Sat, 9-11am (last shop thru 10:45, then pre-packed boxes)
Mon, Thu, Fri & Sun, CLOSED
161 Granville Street, Columbus, Ohio 43230, United States
Physical Location:
161 Granville St., Gahanna, OH 43230
Mailing Address: (please send mail here)
P.O. Box 307563, Gahanna, OH 43230
Phone: (614) 214-4747
Email: ed@grin4gahanna.org
Executive Director, Brenda Johnston
Phone: (614) 330-4979
Email: ed@grin4gahanna.org
Program Director, Beth Bentley
Phone: (614) 620-4494
Email: pd@grin4gahanna.org
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