If you or someone you know is in need of food assistance, several organizations across Lorain County offer free distributions throughout the month. The list below includes confirmed locations and schedules from local food banks and community partners. Times and details may change, so it’s always a good idea to call ahead or visit the linked websites for the most current information.
| Site | Address | Hours / Notes | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Elizabeth Center – Lorain County Pantry | 2726 Caroline Ave., Lorain, OH 44055 | 3rd & 4th Friday of each month, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm. Choice-style pantry. ccdocle.org | (440) 242-0056 |
| Lorain County Community Action Agency – Produce Center | 936 Broadway Ave., Elyria, OH 44035 | Pick-ups Wednesday & Thursday. Order ahead; available for Lorain County residents. lccaa.net | (440) 204-3190 |
| Oberlin Community Services – Food Pantry | 500 E. Lorain St., Oberlin, OH 44074 | Mon & Wed 1:30–4:30 pm; Fri 1:30–3:30 pm. oberlincommunityservices.org | (440) 774-6579 |
| We Care We Share Ministries | 1888 E. 31st St., Lorain, OH 44055 | Tuesdays 1–5 pm. wecareweshareministries.com | (440) 714-2690 |
| THRIVE! Southern Lorain County – Well-Help Pantry | 127 Park Place, Wellington, OH 44090 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10 am–12 pm; Wed 5–7 pm. thriveslc.org | (440) 647-2689 |
| North Ridgeville Community Care | 34015 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville, OH 44039 | Mon–Fri 10 am–2 pm; by appointment only. Serving North Ridgeville, Columbia Station & Grafton residents. northridgevillecommunitycare.org | (440) 353-9716 |
| Salvation Army of Elyria | 716 Broad St., Elyria, OH 44035 | Food pantry Tue–Thu 10 am–2 pm; photo ID required. salvationarmyusa.org | (440) 323-2026 |
| Second Harvest – Walk-Thru Produce Pantry | Lake Erie Crushers Stadium, 2009 Baseball Blvd., Avon, OH 44011 | Thursday, October 30 from 3–6 pm. Walk-Thru only, income-eligible Lorain County residents, bring reusable bags/carts. shfb.link/walk-thru | — |
| Pathways Enrichment Center | 2505 Leavitt Rd., Lorain, OH 44052 |
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(440) 282-1109 |
| Beyond the Walls Church – Free Food Giveaway | 101 Woodford Ave., Elyria, OH 44035 | Fridays 4–5:30 pm. First come, first served while supplies last. Bring photo ID and proof of address. Beyond the Walls Facebook | — |
| Second Harvest – Thanksgiving Mobile Pantry | Various Lorain County locations |
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(440) 434-2447 |
These community programs are supported by local volunteers, donors, and organizations who believe no one should go hungry. If you’d like to help, most sites welcome contributions of time, food, or funds. Sharing this list can also make a difference — even one post could help someone find a meal this week.