Parent Resources

If your family is experiencing food insecurity or financial hardship, there are several local resources available in the Grove City area that can help.

The Grove City Food Pantry, Mid-Ohio Food Collective, and M.A.S.H. Pantry offer free food and grocery support. 

Franklin County Job & Family Services, IMPACT Community Action, and Salvation Army Central Ohio provide help with utilities, rent, and emergency expenses.

For quick assistance finding resources near you, you can always dial 2-1-1 to connect with LSS 211 Central Ohio, a 24/7 community helpline that can direct you to food, housing, and financial support.

Food Assistance:

FreshTrak - Use this website to find resources and food banks near you.

🌐 freshtrak.com/

Grove City Food Pantry + Emergency Services
📍 2710 Columbus St, Grove City, OH 43123
📞 614-871-2588
🌐 grovecityfoodpantry.org
Serves zip codes 43123, 43126, 43146, 43119. Appointment required.

Mid-Ohio Food Collective
🌐 mofc.org
Locate partner pantries and free meal sites.

M.A.S.H. Pantry (Veteran/Family Support)
🌐 mashpantry.org

Call 211 (LSS 211 Central Ohio)
📞 Dial 2-1-1 for 24/7 food, housing, and financial resource referrals.

Financial & Utility Assistance:

Franklin County Job & Family Services (JFS)
🌐 franklincountyohio.gov/JFS
Programs include:

• SNAP & recertification support

• Ohio Works First (cash assistance)

• PRC Emergency Assistance (rent/utilities)

IMPACT Community Action
🌐 impactca.org
Utility bill, rent, and HEAP assistance.

Rentful614.com — Franklin County rent & utility help
🌐 rentful614.com/utilityhelp

Salvation Army Central Ohio
🌐 Emergency Utility Help

Ohio Energy Assistance (HEAP / Winter Crisis)
🌐 development.ohio.gov/energy-assistance

Housing, Clothing, & General Support:

CAP4Kids Columbus
🌐 cap4kids.org/columbus
Local resource list for housing, legal, and financial aid.

Emergency Resource List (Columbus Public Health)
🌐 columbus.gov Emergency Resources (PDF)