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Food Resources for ERIE County: October 2025 update
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If you are in need of an emergency food box after regular business hours, please visit Ohgoreach.com and
complete their form @ https://www.raise.pub/ohgo/Foodbox This can be a self-referral or an agency referral.
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for most up-to-date days and times of partner pantries and meals, please visit:
https://freshtrak.com/events/list/44839
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Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio | 5510 Baumhart Rd | Lorain, OH 44053 | 440.960.2265
https://secondharvestfoodbank.org | info@secondharvestfoodbank.org
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Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio partners with 16 pantries and community meal sites in Erie County to offer healthy foods to our neighbors.
If you are unable to find a pantry that is convenient to your needs, please check out Freshtrak.com for our most up to date calendar of partner pantries and hot meals.
To update or make changes to this list, please contact
Stephanie King, SNAP Outreach Coordinator with Second Harvest Food Bank sking@secondharvestfoodbank.org or 419.515.1241 call or text
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Food PantriesPhone NumberInformation
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Bellevue Fish & Loaves
203 Maple St, Bellevue, OH 44811
https://bellevuefishloaves.org/		419.484.2814• Pre-packed supplemental food box
• drive thru every Wednesday between 1pm and 5pm
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Care and Share of Erie County
241 Jackson Street, Sandusky, OH 44870
https://careandshareerieco.org/
https://www.facebook.com/eriecountycareandshare		419.624.1411• Supplemental and emergency choice food pantry; clothing, linens, and household items
• Application assistance for SNAP, Medicaid and other state and federal programs.
• Referral assistance for housing, utilities, and other needs are available.
• Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 9-10:45a and 1-2:45p
• Tuesday PM hours: 5-6:45p
• Closed on Wednesday & Friday
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CACEHRC: Community Action Agency of
Erie, Huron and Richard counties
908 Seavers Way, Sandusky, OH 44870
https://www.cacehr.org/		419.626.4320• Emergency groceries once in 30 day period: Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
• Referrals are available for local programs
• HEAP winter heating crisis program and summer cooling crisis program
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Eagles Nest Church
2126 Pipe Street Sandusky, Oh 44870
https://www.eaglesnci.com/
https://www.facebook.com/EaglesNCI/		419.626.5081• Food Pantry 3rd Friday of every month 10 am - 11 am
• Call Church if planning to go so coordinator can help you
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Father's Heart Ministries
2211 Mills Street Sandusky, OH 44870
https://www.fhfcsandusky.org/
https://www.facebook.com/fhfcsandusky		419.609.0110
• your choice of fresh produce, breads, and other goodies: Every Friday, 8 am - 9 am
• Pre-packed supplemental Food Box: drive through every last Sunday of the month 3pm-4pm;
except when it is a holiday weekend. (2025 "special" dates: May 18, Aug 24, Nov 16 & Dec 14)
• clothing closet: every 1st Saturday of the month 10a-1p and the 3rd Friday 8:30-11:30a
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Grace Luthern Church
203 S. Washington St, Castalia, OH 44824
https://www.gracecastalia.org/		419.684.5059• Individuals and families that live within Margaretta School District ONLY
• Food Pantry 9-10 am 3rd Saturday of every month
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to provide changes or updates to this list, please contact: Stephanie King | sking@secondharvestfoodbank.org | 419.515.1241 |
updated: 10/2025 | pg 2 of 4
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Huron Helping Hands Food Pantry
820 Cleveland Road East, Huron, OH 44839
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067649997052		419.616.0088• Supplemental and emergency choice food pantry
• Wednesday 9a-3p and Thursday 10a- 2p
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New Day Center
1135 Warren St Sandusky, OH 44870
https://www.newdaysandusky.com/
https://www.facebook.com/NDFRC		419.626.8730• Pre-packed supplemental food box
• drive thru every 3rd Saturday of each month 11 am - 1pm
• diaper pantry only: Tuesday 5:30 - 7:00pm and Thursday 12:30p-2p
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OHgo Warehouse
2304 E. Perkins Ave Sandusky, OH 44870		419.602.0856• your choice of fresh produce, breads, and other goodies
• every Mon, Wed, and Fri: 9:45a-10:45a
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Ritter Public Library: Little Free Fridge
5680 Liberty Ave
Vermilion, OH 44089
https://www.ritterpubliclibrary.org/content/little-free-fridge
https://www.facebook.com/ritterpubliclibrary
440.967.3798
ext 6413		• open every day, same as library hours
• "Freedge" contains:food and other necessities when donated
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Salvation Army: Huron Service Unit
930 Main St, Huron, OH 44839
https://www.facebook.com/TSAHuronSU3		614.975.3998• various services available for Huron and Shinrock residents only
• please refer to Huron Helping Hands for food info
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Salvation Army: Milan Service Unit
4 West Church St, Milan 44846
https://www.facebook.com/TSAMilanSU		567.401.6017• Supplemental and emergency choice food pantry
• various services available for Milan and Berlin Heights residents only
• Wednesday 11a-2p and Friday 9a-1p
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Salvation Army: Sandusky Corps
3333 Columbus Ave Sandusky, OH 44871		419.626.3862• Pre-packed supplemental and emergency Food Box
• Emergency Financial Assistance
• Pathway of Hope/Casework Services
• various services available for Sadusky and Castalia residents only
• Monday - Thursday 9a-12p and 1p-3p; Friday by appointment only
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Salvation Army: Vermilion Service Unit
4560 Liberty Ave, Vermilion, OH 		440.967.5446• Supplemental and emergency choice food pantry
• various services available for Vermilion and Birmingham residents only
• First Tuesday of the month 5-7p; Wednesday 9a-1p; and 1st, 2nd, and 4th Friday 9a-1p
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Sandusky Church of God
1018 W. Bogart Rd, Sandusky, OH 44870
https://sanduskycog.com/
https://www.facebook.com/sanduskycog		419.625.9166
419.503.3116		• Pre-packed supplemental food box
• drive thru every 2nd Saturday of the month 10a-11am
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Vermilion Food Pantry
990 State St Vermilion, OH 44089
https://www.vermilioncongregational.org/vermilion-food-pantry
440.967.5212• Pre-packed supplemental food box
• Third Thursday of the month, except December when it's the 2nd; 10a-11:30a
• emergency food boxes available Mon-Thu 9a-2p
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Volunteers of America Ohio Indiana
VOAOHIN @ Crossroads
1843 Superior St Sandusky, OH 44870		419.626.6505• Pre-packed suplemental food box: M-F 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
• must call the day before to reserve
• call when you are parked in the parking lot by the double glass doors and someone
can bring it out to your car
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to provide changes or updates to this list, please contact: Stephanie King | sking@secondharvestfoodbank.org | 419.515.1241 |
updated: 10/2025 | pg 3 of 4
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Mobile and Pop-Up Pantries/Markets
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BGSU/Firelands & Second Harvest
Mobile Food Pantry
1 University Dr, Huron, OH 44839		419.433.5560
440.960.2265		• Pre-packed supplemental food box and produce
• drive thru every 2nd Tuesday of the month
• 4p-5:30pm
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ECDJFS & EC Health Department
Pop-Up Food Pantry and Fresh Market
221 West Parish St Sandusky, OH 44870		419.626.6781• Pre-packed supplemental food box and produce
• drive thru every 4th Tuesday of the month
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Family Health Services: Med Center & Pharmacy
Pop-Up Market
149 E. Water Street, Sandusky, OH 44870
https://www.familyhs.org/ 		419.502.2800• shelf stable food and fresh produce
• The third Monday of the month 1p-3p
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OHgo
Mobile Food Pantry
5906 W. Bogart Rd, Castalia, OH 		419.602.0856• free groceries, *rain, snow, or shine* ALL are welcome
• first Saturday of every month 9a-10a
• Enter from Maple Ave. entrance at the Margaretta Elementary School.
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OHgo
Mobile Food Pantry
Sandusky, OH 44870		419.602.0856• non-perishable foods, eggs, produce, breads/pastries, frozen meats, & other goodies
• 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month
• McArthur Park 4:4:40p
• New Jerusalem Church 4:50-5:30p
• Orlando Park 5:50-6:30p
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FREE COMMUNITY MEALS
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Christ Community Church
2401 Columbus Avenue Sandusky, OH 44870		419.627.8732• 3rd Saturday community dinner
• 5th Sunday community dinner
• 4p-5p
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Christ's Community Meal
@First Presbyterian Church
225 Williams Street, Huron, OH 44839		419.433.5018• lunch: every Mon 12p-1pm
• dinner: 2nd & 4th Wednesday 5- 6 p (including Nov 26 and Dec 24, 2025)
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First Baptist Church of Vermilion
6716 W. River Rd Vermilion, OH
https://fbcvermilion.wixsite.com/lovevermilion		440.967.5590• essentials pantry: every 3rd Tuesday of the month 11a-1p and 5p-6:30p
• Love Vermilion Cafe: free community dinner every 4th Monday of the month 5:30p-7p
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First Presbyterian Church
265 Jackson St Sandusky, OH 44870		419.625.6261• breakfast: 2nd and 4th Saturdays 9:30a-11a
• carryout available
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Grace Community Kitchen
3747 Liberty Ave, Vermilion 44089		440.967.4225• dinner: every Tuesday and Thursday 5p-6p
• carryout only
• Drive-thru/pick-up in back of church
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Grace Episcopal Community Meal
315 Wayne St. Sandusky, OH 44870		419.625.6919• dinner: two Saturdays of each month 4:30-5:30p
• Remaining 2025 dates: Feb 15, 22; Mar 15, 22; April 26th only; May 24, 31; June 21, 28;
July 19, 26; Aug 23, 30; Sept 20, 27; Oct 18, 25; Nov 22 only and Dec 20th only
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to provide changes or updates to this list, please contact: Stephanie King | sking@secondharvestfoodbank.org | 419.515.1241 |
updated: 10/2025 | pg 4 of 4
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Grace Luthern Church
203 S. Washington St, Castalia, OH 44824		419. 684-5059• dinner: 2nd Wednesday of every month 5-6 pm (or until gone)
• Drive-thru/pick-up available in back of church
• delivery is available for shut-ins in Castalia ONLY; please call 419.357.3672 ahead of time
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Holy Angels Church
428 Tiffin Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870		419.625.3698• dinner: 2nd, 3rd, 4th Wednesday 4-5 p.m.
• Thanksgiving community dinner on Thanksgiving Day
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Victory Kitchen
1613 Hayes Avenue Sandusky, OH 44870		419.627.8732• breakfast: Mon-Fri 9a-11:30a
• lunch: Mon-Fri 12p-3p
• various food/produce and clothing items available under carport throughout the day
• showers available Mon-Fri 9a-3p
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Volunteers of America Ohio Indiana
VOAOHIN @ Crossroads
1843 Superior St Sandusky, OH 44870		419-626-6505• free bagged lunch to go
• available anytime, 7 days a week
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Specialized Nutrition and or Meal Programs: registration/enrollment is required
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Food is Medicine: Family Health Services
1912 Hayes Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870
419.219.4734• 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)
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Erie County Senior Center
620 E. Water Street Sandusky, OH 44870		419.626.2560• Meals on Wheels - 60 yrs and older
• Lunch 11:30a- 12:15p; every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, except holidays.
• Cost is $3.50 if age 60 or better, $5.00 for our guests under the age of 60.
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Serving our Seniors
310E Boalt St Suite A, Sandusky, OH 44870		419.624.1856works with ECSC to get meals delivered outside of the city of Sandusky
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Homestyle Direct http://www.homestyledirect.com/1-866-735-0921Contact the Area Office on Aging: 419-382-0624; For medicaid/waiver patients
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Moms Meals
3210 SE Corporate Woods Drive, Ankeny, Iowa 50021

• Medically tailored, home delivered meals

 Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 8:00A - 7:00PM EST		Phone: 1-877-508-6667
•Are you over 65? • Are you disabled?
• Do you require assistance with grocery shopping and/or preparing meals?
• Are you on Medicaid or a Medicare Advantage plan that offers a paid meal benefit?
• MyCare Ohio, Ohio Home Care, PASSPORT, Individual Options, Level One, A Medicare
Advantage health insurance plan, S.E.L.F.
• meals are $7.99 each if you do not qualify for any of the programs listed abaove
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Erie County Health Department
420 Superior Street Sandusky, Ohio 44870		419.626.5623, Ext. 5143• provides supplemental fruit, vegetables and herbs to WIC participants
• patients at the Erie County Community Health Center
• residents at the Erie County Detox and Becky’s House Recovery Housing Center
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WIC Erie County
420 Superior Street, Sandusky, OH 44870		419.626.5623Coordinator with Second Harvest Food Bank: sking@secondharvestfoodbank.org 419.515.1241 call or text
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Sandusky Library Afterschool Snacks
114 W Adams Street, Sandusky, OH 44870		419.625.3834• Afternoon snacks provided for school age children as a part of the Children's Hunger
Alliance. Please stop in between 4pm and 4:45 pm, weekdays.
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Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio partners with 16 pantries and community meal sites in Erie County to offer healthy foods to our neighbors.
If you are unable to find a pantry that is convenient to your needs, please check out Freshtrak.com for our most up to date calendar of partner pantries and hot meals.
To update or make changes to this list, please contact
Stephanie King, SNAP Outreach Coordinator with Second Harvest Food Bank sking@secondharvestfoodbank.org or 419.515.1241 call or text
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