Access to nutritious food is essential for every member of our community. To support individuals and families seeking assistance, we have compiled a list of local food banks, pantries, and meal centers.
This information is shared as a community resource only. The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is not affiliated with any of the organizations listed. Every effort has been made to verify the accuracy of these details; however, program hours, eligibility, and requirements can change. Please contact the organization directly before visiting to confirm the current information.
When reviewing the listings below, please pay close attention to the “Description” and “Notes” sections, as these often include important details such as service area restrictions, or required identification and documentation.
Meals Assistance
Dorothy Day House
Address: 620 Belmont Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44501
Phone: (330) 349-2790
Description: Provides hot meals and showers.
Notes: Must wear a mask to attend.
Schedule: Meals: Monday–Thursday; Doors open at 4 PM, Meals served 5–6 PM. Sunday Meals To-Go: 1:30–2:30 PM. Showers: Wednesdays, Noon–2:30 PM.
Faith Fellowship Church of God – Joshua Cares
Address: 388 E Midlothian Blvd, Youngstown, OH 44507
Phone: Not listed
Description: A Second Harvest site.
Notes: —
Schedule: 1st and 3rd Thursday each month, 9 AM–Noon.
Grace Evangelistic Temple Church Food Pantry
Address: 2214 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44509
Phone: (330) 707-4714
Description: —
Notes: —
Schedule: Unknown.
Our Community Kitchen
Address: 551 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44502
Phone: (330) 770-2224
Description: Provides breakfast, lunch, and evening snacks. Offers educational programs, free toiletries and haircuts, and use of computers on site.
Notes: —
Schedule: Unknown.
Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley
Address: 1300 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Youngstown, OH 44510
Phone: (330) 744-5486
Description: Public meals in the dining hall daily.
Notes: All are welcome. No proof of income or ID required. To gain entrance for public meals, enter from the rear parking lot off Worthington Street. The public meal entrance is located under the covered patio just left of the garage door, marked “Public Meals.” Guests are not required to attend chapel but may join the 4 PM weekday service.
Schedule: Daily – 6–6:30 AM; 1–1:30 PM; 6–6:30 PM.
Saint Vincent de Paul Society – Mahoning
Address: 430 Williamson Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44507
Phone: (330) 333-3601
Description: —
Notes: —
Schedule: Monday–Friday at 11 AM; Saturday at 10 AM.
Salvation Army of Youngstown Food Pantry
Address: 1501 Glenwood Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44511
Phone: (330) 270-5999
Description: A Second Harvest pantry.
Notes: —
Schedule: Community lunch Tuesday–Friday, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM.
Food Pantries and Giveaways
Alpha & Omega First Baptist Church
Address: 3120 Winton Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44505
Phone: (330) 743-5986
Description: A Second Harvest site.
Notes: —
Schedule: Unknown
Amazing Grace Food Pantry Lake Milton Baptist Temple
Address: 415 S Pricetown Road, Diamond, OH 44412
Phone: (330) 538-3051
Description: A Second Harvest site.
Notes: —
Schedule: 2nd Saturday each month; 9 AM - 11 AM
Austintown Community Church
Address: 242 S Canfield Niles Road, Austintown, OH 44515
Phone: (330) 799-4214
Description: A Second Harvest site.
Notes: Require proof of residence in zip codes: 44509, 44511, 44515
Schedule: Wednesdays 8:30 – 10:30 AM
Bethel United Church Of Christ
Address: 25701 Buck Road, Beloit, OH 44609
Phone: (330) 525-7330
Description: A Second Harvest site.
Notes: —
Schedule: Unknown
Beulah Baptist
Address: 570 Sherwood Ave, Youngstown, OH 44511
Phone: (330) 782-0740
Description: —
Notes: —
Schedule: 4th Saturday 9 AM - Noon
Big Reach Center Of Hope
Address: 11767 Lisbon Road, Greenford, OH 44422
Phone: (330) 533-3278
Description: Offering food distribution on a weekly basis.
Notes: Must make appointment and provide photo ID, proof of residency, birth certificates for minor children. Website: https://brcoh.org/new-recipient-request-account-updates/
Schedule: By appointment, bring own bags
Christ Our Savior Pantry
Address: 250 N Bridge Street, Struthers, OH 44471
Phone: (330) 755-9819
Description: A Second Harvest site.
Notes: The food pantry is open to anyone in need of assistance. Sponsored by the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Christ Our Savior Parish
Schedule: Mondays from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Christ The Good Shepherd
Address: 159 Reed Avenue, Campbell, OH 44405
Phone: (330) 755-0036
Description: A Second Harvest site.
Notes: —
Schedule: First Friday of the month 10 AM-12 PM
Christian Life Center
Address: 6101 S Raccoon Road, Canfield, OH 44406
Phone: (330) 507-7745
Description: A Second Harvest site.
Notes: —
Schedule: Last Sunday every month, noon - 2 PM
Church Hill United Methodist Church
Address: 189 Churchill Hubbard Road, Youngstown, OH 44505
Phone: (330) 759-0118
Description: A Second Harvest site.
Notes: —
Schedule: Unknown
Concordia Evangelical Lutheran
Address: 125 Brockway Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44509
Phone: (330) 792-1805
Description: A Second Harvest site.
Notes: —
Schedule: Unknown
EB Family Life
Address: 7 S Garland Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44506
Phone: (330) 746-7190
Description: A Second Harvest site.
Notes: —
Schedule: 3rd Thursday 9 AM
Evergreen SDA Pantry
Address: 7668 Glenwood Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44512
Phone: (330) 726-1645
Description: A Second Harvest site.
Notes: —
Schedule: 2nd Wednesday 9 AM - Noon
First Federated Church
Address: 10786 Mahoning Avenue, North Jackson, OH 44451
Phone: (330) 538-3936
Description: A Second Harvest site.
Notes: Drive-thru food pantry. Stay in your car and be prepared to provide your name and contact information.
Schedule: 4th Saturday 9 AM - 11 AM (Dec 2025 is 3rd Saturday)
Glenwood Fresh Market
Address: 2915 Glenwood Ave, Youngstown, OH 44511
Phone: 330-333-3561
Description: TO REGISTER, contact Susan Payton, the Fresh Market Manager at 330.333.3561 to schedule an appointment.
Notes: Qualifications: Receiving SNAP benefits or Household income under 200% of poverty level; Proof of ID, Proof of income and proof of residency required
Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday 9 AM - 4 PM
Good Hope Lutheran Church Of Boardman
Address: 98 Homestead Drive, Youngstown, OH 44512
Phone: (330) 782-8109
Description: A Second Harvest site.
Notes: —
Schedule: Unknown
Grace Evangelistic Temple Church Food Pantry
Address: 2214 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44509
Phone: (330) 707-4714
Description: —
Notes: —
Schedule: Unknown
Harvesting Hope / Blessing Barn
Address: 230 South 12th Street, Sebring, OH 44672
Phone: (330) 428-4873
Description: A Second Harvest site.
Notes: —
Schedule: Unknown
High Point Assembly Of God
Address: 5716 Struthers Road, Lowellville, OH 44436
Phone: (330) 750-1313
Description: A Second Harvest site.
Notes: —
Schedule: Unknown
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Church
Address: 4490 Norquest Boulevard, Austintown, OH 44515
Phone: (330) 793-9988
Description: A Second Harvest site.
Notes: —
Schedule: Unknown
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Address: 827 Wilson Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44506
Phone: —
Description: A Second Harvest site.
Notes: —
Schedule: Unknown
New Bethel Baptist Church
Address: 1507 Hillman, Youngstown, OH 44507
Phone: (330) 747-2125
Description: Also provides free clothing.
Notes: —
Schedule: Thursday after the 3rd Sunday
New Life Assembly Of God
Address: 2250 E Western Reserve Road, Poland, OH 44514
Phone: (330) 757-0727
Description: A Second Harvest site.
Notes: Register at: https://newlifepoland.churchcenter.com/people/forms/791717
Schedule: 3rd Saturday of the month 7 AM
Oak Baptist Church
Address: 320 Elk Street, Youngstown, OH 44505
Phone: (330) 747-1672
Description: A Second Harvest site.
Notes: —
Schedule: Unknown
OCCHA, Inc.
Address: 3660 Shirley Road, Youngstown, OH 44502
Phone: (330) 781-1808
Description: —
Notes: Registration and proof of income required
Schedule: Once per month; Mon-Thurs 9AM - 4 PM
People’s Chapel Church Of God
Address: 2145 Hillman Street, Youngstown, OH 44507
Phone: (234) 855-0031
Description: A Second Harvest site.
Notes: —
Schedule: Unknown
Poland Interfaith Pantry
Address: 1940 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland, OH 44514
Phone: (330) 757-1553
Description: A Second Harvest site.
Notes: Serves individuals in 44514 zip code only.
Schedule: Unknown
Positive Impact
Address: 5248 Southern Boulevard, Youngstown, OH 44512
Phone: (330) 782-1151
Description: A Second Harvest site.
Notes:—
Schedule: Unknown
Protestant Family Service Of The Youngstown Area, Inc.
Address: 2915 Glenwood Ave Suite 6, Youngstown, OH 44511
Phone: (330) 746-4600
Description: https://protestantfamilyservice.com/contact-us/
Notes: Call - by appointment only.
Schedule: Unknown
Red Door Pantry At Saint John’s
Address: 323 Wick Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44503
Phone: (330) 743-3175
Description: A Second Harvest site. Receive 1 bag of groceries per household including canned and packaged items and some toiletries.
Notes: Registration and ID is required from the head of the household at the time of pickup. A utility bill or similar document is also acceptable, including name, address and zip code that proves you are a resident of the following zip codes: 44501, 44502, 44503, 44504, 44505, 44506, 44507, 44509, 44510, 44511
Schedule: Every third Saturday of the month 10 – 11:15 AM
Saint Edwards Church Food Pantry
Address: 240 Tod Lane, Youngstown, OH 44504
Phone: (330) 744-9055
Description: A Second Harvest site.
Notes: —
Schedule: Unknown
Saint Vincent De Paul Society - Mahoning
Address: 317 Via Mt. Carmel, Youngstown, OH 44505
Phone: (330) 746-1128
Description: —
Notes: All guests are required to have a voucher in order to receive a food box. To receive a voucher, begin by calling a participating Society of St. Vincent de Paul Parish Conference closest to where you reside.
Schedule: Mon-Fri 1 PM to 5 PM
Salvation Army Of Youngstown Food Pantry
Address: 1501 Glenwood Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44511
Phone: (330) 270-5999
Description: Bring Valid ID or mail to verify address. A Second Harvest pantry.
Notes: —
Schedule: Food Pantry – Tuesday and Friday 1-2 PM
Second Harvest Food Bank Of The Mahoning Valley
Address: Various, Youngstown, OH 44505
Phone: (330) 743-5986
Description: —
Notes: —
Schedule: Various locations
Spanish Evangelical Church
Address: 369 Keystone Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44505
Phone: (330) 743-2836
Description: A Second Harvest site.
Notes: First-come, first served
Schedule: 3rd Thursday of every month 10 AM - 12 PM
Victory Church Of Coitsville
Address: 3899 McCartney Road, Lowellville, OH 44436
Phone: (330) 536-2127
Description: A Second Harvest site.
Notes: —
Schedule: 2nd Saturday each month, 8 AM - 9 AM
Yost Community Center
Address: 1320 Grandview, Lake Milton, OH 44429
Phone: (330) 519-4851
Description: A Second Harvest site.
Notes: —
Schedule: 3rd Saturday each month, 9 AM - 12 PM
Youngstown Community Food Center & Gleaners Food Bank
Address: 94 Pyatt Street, Youngstown, OH 44502
Phone: (330) 746-8436
Description: Food/Meals Provides food and limited clothing to persons in need.
Notes: —
Schedule: Tuesdays 9 AM - 11 AM
Zion Lutheran Church
Address: 3300 Canfield Rd, Youngstown, OH 44511
Phone: (330) 792-4046
Description: A Second Harvest site.
Notes: Please bring and ID and proof of residency (Ex. a utility bill or rent bill with your name and address on it) to help verify your residency in these zip codes only: 44511, 44515, and 44509. Patrons receive a number upon arrival and are served in order.
Schedule: 3rd Saturday each month, starting at 9:30 AM
For Veterans
Veterans’ Outreach
Address: 17 Colonial Drive, Youngstown, OH 44505
Phone: (330) 755-5792
Description: Direct Aid Program provides veterans and their families up to $200 per veteran per year. Assistance includes rent, utilities, shelter, auto repair, and food.
Notes: Services include the Direct Aid Program, Freedom Food Pantry Program, VO Depot, and Outreach Program.
Schedule: Unknown.
For additional or up-to-date assistance, visit 211.org’s Food Programs and Food Benefits page or Feeding America’s Food Bank Locator.
Organizations wishing to submit corrections, request removal, or be added to this list may contact the Culinary Literacy Department at CulinaryLiteracyProgramming@libraryvisit.org.
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