The Smoky Row Food Pantry (Help My Neighbor) is a joint effort of dozens of dedicated volunteers and many, many different organizations who work together to feed and nurture our hungry neighbors.
The Pantry is open every Wednesday, from 3-6pm, and every Saturday, from 7-10am.
Please visit, whether to receive healthy, donated food from partner stores all around Northwest Columbus or to volunteer as we serve our community and one another. There’s no need to bring any proof of anything with you, although an ID is helpful.
If you would like to donate items, see the cards below for a list of our monthly needs.
We prefer it if folks drop off donations on Wednesday or Friday morning between 9am-11am OR during our distribution hours. You can come to the back door, down the sidewalk by the playground in the back corner of the parking lot.
- Winter | January - March
Non-perishable Food Staples
(Beans, Corn, Rice, Pasta)
Baby Items
(Diapers 2-3-4, Wipes)
Toiletries
Shampoo/Conditioner,
Soap, Toilet Paper, etc.
Winter Coats, Hats, Gloves
Lightbulbs
- Spring | April - June
Baby Items
(Diapers 2-3-4, Wipes)
Kitchen/Cleaning Items
Dishwasher Liquid
Dish Soap
Laundry Detergent
- Summer | July - September
Non-perishable Food Staples
(Beans, Corn, Rice, Pasta)
Toiletries
Shampoo/Conditioner,
Soap, Toilet Paper, etc.
Toothpaste/Toothbrushes
- Fall | October - December
Baby Items
(Diapers 2-3-4, Wipes)
Turkeys/Hams
Winter Coats, Hats, Gloves
Laundry Detergent
This ministry is possible because of the dedication and service from so many who raise food, provide regular volunteers and financial support, and bless our community.
Some of our partner organizations include:
- Help My Neighbor
- St. Joan of Arc and Saint Vincent De Paul Society
- Highlands Presbyterian Church
- Vineyard Sawmill Campus
- Linworth UMC
- St. Peter Catholic
- Lord of Life Lutheran Church
- The Sedona Grace Foundation
- and so many more!
If you shop at Trader Joe’s, Fresh Thyme, Whole Foods, Bob Evans, or Starbucks in the Northwest part of Columbus, say thank you for their regular support of the Smoky Row Food Pantry!