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Community meals, sometimes known as hot meal programs or soup kitchens, can prepare a meal for their community using their own staff or volunteers. These meals are prepared free of charge to those in need and are served in a congregate setting or clients can take meals home to consume.
908 Seavers Way, Sandusky, OH 44870
M-F 9a-4p
Photo ID, proof of income, social security card, utility bills
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Hayes & Pierce
Provides emergency groceries once within 30 days period
241 Jackson Street, Sandusky, OH 44870
M, Th 9-10:45 a.m., 1-2:45 p.m.
T. 9-10:45., 5-6:45
Closed on Wednesday & Friday.
Picture ID and proof of address required.
Jackson & Washington
Care & Share serves qualifying residents of Erie County, Ohio fairly and with dignity. The agency provides supplemental and emergency food (once per month) through the food pantry, clothing, linens, and housewares as available. Please visit during operating hours for additional information.
225 Williams Street, Huron, OH 44839
M 12-1 p.m. Hot Dogs, Sandwiches, Soup
2nd & 4th Wednesday 5- 6 p.m. Full Dinner
1018 West Bogart Road, Sandusky, OH 44870
Every 2nd Saturday of the month 10am -2 pm
Photo ID required
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Milan & Bogart
Food Giveaway is a free food ministry that gives away free food to help others in need. To receive free food you must show a drivers license or form of ID during the giveaway. Food giveaways are from 10am-11am every second Saturday of every month.
2126 Pipe Street, Sandusky, OH 44870
Food Pantry 3rd Friday of every month 10 am - 11 am
Please call ahead for assistance.
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Castaway Bay
Food Pantry
2211 Mills Street, Sandusky, OH 44870
Fresh Produce Giveaway: Every Friday, 8 am - 9 am
Food Box Giveaway: 3rd Sunday, 3 pm - 4 pm
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Camp & Buchanan
Food pantry giveaways, all are welcome. Please bring ID for pick up. See above for schedule.
225 Williams Street, Huron, OH 44839
Monday 12 p.m. Hot Dog Lunch
2nd & 4th Wednesday 5-6 p.m. Hot Meals
265 Jackson Street, Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 366-4237 Elder Norma Wible
2nd & 4th Saturday 9:00 am - 10:30 am - Serving Free Breakfast to the Public.
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Jackson & Washington
1912 Hayes Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870
18 years or older with any of the following chronic health conditions: diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, BMI > 30, chronic kidney disease, COPD, fatty liver, etc.
See a primary care physician at Family Health Services (or looking to establish care with one of our primary care physicians)
Answer yes to one or both of the following questions:
• 1: within the last 12 months, have you been worried about your food running out before you received money to buy more?
• 2: within the last 12 months, did the food you buy not last, and you didn’t have money to buy more?
Using food for prevention and treatment of disease is an idea that has been around for many years. New information comes out every day showing that a healthy diet can help people achieve and maintain good health. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to purchase healthy foods with today’s increasing grocery prices. Not only can it be expensive, it can also be difficult to know what type of foods to eat and how to prepare them.
Food is medicine at Family Health Services is a 12-month program; participants receive 2 boxes of fresh produce each month and work with a dietitian and their primary care providers to address any health conditions where food is part of the management.
203 South Washington Street, Castalia, OH 44824
2nd Wednesday 5-7 p.m.
428 Tiffin Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870
2nd, 3rd, 4th Wednesday 4-5 p.m. Dinner
820 Cleveland Road East, Huron, OH 44839
W 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Th 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
5680 Liberty Avenue, Vermilion, OH 44089
(440) 967-3798 6413
Monday-Thursday: 9:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday-Saturday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Little Free Fridge is open to all on a "take what you need, give what you can" basis with no restrictions or income guidelines.
Ritter Public Library has recently opened our Little Free Fridge. A "Freedge" is a free fridge and cupboard. It is a community-based solution to food insecurity. Anyone can donate to or take items from the Little Free Fridge area on a "take what you need, give what you can" basis. Stop by to take items, make a donation, or just see what it's all about - the Little Free Fridge is accessible during all of the library's open hours. It is located near the A/V section and new arrivals.
1215 Campbell Street, Sandusky, OH 44870
M-F 6 p.m. Dinner during school year
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Firelands Regional Medical Center
Youth meals provided
1135 Warren Street, Sandusky, OH 44870
Tuesday - 5:30 - 7:00pm
Wednesday - 11:00 - 12:30
3rd Saturday of each month 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Erie County residents with incomes 200% poverty level.
Photo ID and proof of Erie County address.
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Warren & Scott
2304 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870
www.ohgoreach.org for schedule of events, changes to schedule.
Mac Arthur Park (purple bus line)
1607 South Forest Drive
4-4:40 p.m.
Photo I.D.
New Jerusalem Church (purple bus line)
1920 Eddie Henry Way
4:50-5:30 p.m.
Orlando Pace Park (orange bus line)
1130 Wamajo Drive
5:50-6:30 p.m.
Mac Arthur Park Stop: Camp & Buchanan
New Jerusalem Church: Camp & Buchanan
Orlando Pace Park Stop: Cleveland & Farwell
4 Church St, Milan, OH 44846
Resident of Milan or Berlin Heights, Ohio
Food pantry available for residents of Milan or Berlin Heights, Ohio who need assistance with groceries or non-perishable food items. Please call the listed number for additional information.
3333 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-3862 Iola Jones
Sunday 10:00am - 12:00am
M. - Th. 9:00am - 3:00pm
Fri - Sat - Closed
Photo ID or birth certificate for all household members. Income and expense verification for all adults in household. Utilities emergency assistance available call for an appointment.
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Ohio Veterans Home
4560 Liberty Avenue, Suite H, Vermilion, OH 44089
T-F 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Closed 3rd Friday
Vermilion residents only, proof of residency required
Multiple service locations monthly in Erie County. We have a monthly food distribution at BGSU Firelands and work with 16 partner charities
You do not need to show a proof of income at a Second Harvest distribution or a partner food pantry, but to receive food your household must fall at or below Household Eligibility Guidelines.
428 Tiffin Ave, Holy Angels Parish, Sandusky, OH 44870
Assistance is NOT provided by Sts. Peter & Paul Parish Office, Holy Angels Parish Office, the priests or their personnel. It is provided solely by the St. Vincent De Paul Society on their designated days and times of service:
510 Columbus Ave in Sandusky on the 2nd and 4th Thursday evenings from 6:30 until 8:00 PM
428 Tiffin Ave in Sandusky on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday Mornings from 9 until 10:15 AM.
No rental or water bill assistance is provided.
990 State Street, Vermilion, OH 44089
3rd Friday 10-11:30 a.m.
Emergency groceries available
1613 Hayes Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870
M-F 9 a.m.-11 a.m. breakfast, 12 -3 p.m. lunch
M 12 p.m. Lunch (take out)
Every other Wednesday 5 p.m. Dinner (take out)
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Hayes & Osborne
Showers and Laundry available for use during working hours.
1843 Superior St, Sandusky, OH 44870
M-F 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Must call ahead day before
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VOA/Crossroads
420 Superior Street, Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-5623 5137
Provides individualized nutrition education, electronic benefit cards to purchase nutritious foods from the grocery store, breastfeeding education and support, and/or manual or electric breast pumps for those who qualify,