Mon 2–7pm, Tue–Thu 12–7pm, Fri 12–6pm, Sat 10am–2pm
Mid-Ohio Market at Norton Road · Columbus
Mid-Ohio Food Collective's Norton Road market works like a grocery store where everything is free: choose your own fresh food and pantry staples, and ask about help with other needs. Hours: Monday 2–7pm, Tuesday–Thursday 12–7pm, Friday 12–6pm, Saturday 10am–2pm. Save your spot in line online. Ready-to-heat prepared meals from Mid-Ohio Kitchen are also offered here on some days.
Mid-Ohio Food Collective's markets work like a regular grocery store, except everything is free: pick your own fresh food and pantry basics, and get help with other needs like healthcare, housing and job training. Gantz Road hours: Monday 3–7pm, Tuesday–Friday 12:30–7pm, Saturday 9:30am–1:30pm. You can save your spot in line online. Can't get there? Send someone you trust with a proxy form.
Columbus Recreation and Parks' Mobile Produce Market comes to Glenwood Community Center on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 2pm. Households at or below 200% of the federal poverty level (for example $62,400 a year for a family of four) can pick up a one-week supply of fresh produce at no cost. No ID is needed and income isn't checked at the market. Distribution runs while supplies last, so arrive at 2pm; walk-up and drive-thru are both available.
Verified Oct 28 · columbusrecparks.com
Catch: Only for households at or below 200% of the federal poverty level
Columbus Recreation and Parks invites all veterans to a free appreciation lunch at Marion Franklin Community Center on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 1pm, a chance to share a good meal and connect with fellow service members. Meals are for veterans and one registered companion. Space is limited and registration stays open until spots fill: call (614) 645-3160 or visit any city community center.
Verified Oct 28 · columbusrecparks.com
Catch: Only for veterans and one registered companion · Registration required: (614) 645-3160
The City of Hilliard, American Legion Post 614 and VFW Post 4931 host a free Veterans Day luncheon on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 11:30am–1pm, in Alton Hall at The Well. Enjoy lunch, hear from veterans and community leaders in a Veterans Day ceremony, and connect with resources for veterans. Free and open to the community.
Columbus Recreation and Parks' Mobile Produce Market comes to Far East Community Center on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 2pm. Households at or below 200% of the federal poverty level (for example $62,400 a year for a family of four) can pick up a one-week supply of fresh produce at no cost. No ID is needed and income isn't checked at the market. Distribution runs while supplies last, so arrive at 2pm; walk-up and drive-thru are both available.
Verified Oct 28 · columbusrecparks.com
Catch: Only for households at or below 200% of the federal poverty level
Columbus Recreation and Parks' Mobile Produce Market comes to Linden Community Center on Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 2pm. Households at or below 200% of the federal poverty level (for example $62,400 a year for a family of four) can pick up a one-week supply of fresh produce at no cost. No ID is needed and income isn't checked at the market. Distribution runs while supplies last, so arrive at 2pm; walk-up and drive-thru are both available.
Verified Oct 28 · columbusrecparks.com
Catch: Only for households at or below 200% of the federal poverty level
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