About SSCM Food Pantry
Our Mission:
The South Side Community Ministries (SSCM) Food Pantry is an all-volunteer food pantry which provides at least a 3-day supply of food to individuals and families in need, and is located in and focused on serving the south side of Columbus, Ohio.
To accomplish this mission we partner with six local churches, the Children’s Hunger Alliance, Mid-Ohio Food Collective, LSS211 of Central Ohio, and volunteers from the South side and beyond.
Our History:
The South Side Community Ministries Food Pantry was incorporated in 1977 by several Merion Village churches, and was granted a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization status. The pantry has been located at St. Paul United Church of Christ (UCC), 225 East Gates Street, Columbus, Ohio, since 1984.
All pantry food distributed is first purchased through the Mid-Ohio Food Collective using funds donated by individuals, churches, and other organizations. Pantry storage shelves, refrigerators and freezers were provided by grants from the Children’s Hunger Alliance, the Walmart Foundation, and donations from St. Ladislas' St. Vincent dePaul Society, and Saint Mary Catholic Church, Columbus.
For many years we have worked with the City of Columbus and local social service organizations to bring information on community outreach programs available to our clients who qualify. Please take a moment to view our Community Resources tab for more information on various community services available.
Pantry Open Dates and Hours:
The SSCM Food Pantry is open during the last full week of the month from January through October, and during the full week before Thanksgiving and Christmas. Exact open dates are published on this website and updated monthly.
If you have an immediate need for food and we are closed, please visit the Community Resources tab above.
The South Side Community Ministries (SSCM) Food Pantry is an all-volunteer food pantry which provides at least a 3-day supply of food to individuals and families in need, and is located in and focused on serving the south side of Columbus, Ohio.
To accomplish this mission we partner with six local churches, the Children’s Hunger Alliance, Mid-Ohio Food Collective, LSS211 of Central Ohio, and volunteers from the South side and beyond.
Our History:
The South Side Community Ministries Food Pantry was incorporated in 1977 by several Merion Village churches, and was granted a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization status. The pantry has been located at St. Paul United Church of Christ (UCC), 225 East Gates Street, Columbus, Ohio, since 1984.
All pantry food distributed is first purchased through the Mid-Ohio Food Collective using funds donated by individuals, churches, and other organizations. Pantry storage shelves, refrigerators and freezers were provided by grants from the Children’s Hunger Alliance, the Walmart Foundation, and donations from St. Ladislas' St. Vincent dePaul Society, and Saint Mary Catholic Church, Columbus.
For many years we have worked with the City of Columbus and local social service organizations to bring information on community outreach programs available to our clients who qualify. Please take a moment to view our Community Resources tab for more information on various community services available.
Pantry Open Dates and Hours:
The SSCM Food Pantry is open during the last full week of the month from January through October, and during the full week before Thanksgiving and Christmas. Exact open dates are published on this website and updated monthly.
If you have an immediate need for food and we are closed, please visit the Community Resources tab above.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
