The GCBHS Community Resource Page
- dmichaels54
- Nov 7
- 4 min read
Updated: Nov 26
For the next several weeks and throughout the holiday season, we will continue to update this page with additional resources as they become available. If you have information that might be beneficial to our community, please email dmichaels@gcbhs.com THANK YOU!
The 2025-2026 Winter Shelter at Shelterhouse (411 Gest Street, 45203) opens Monday, December 1st. The shelter is open to single individuals experiencing homelessness and runs nightly from 7 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Enter through the Winter Shelter entrance. At the present time there is NO TRANSPORATION AVAILBLE FROM BARRON CENTER.
Food Pantries and General Assistance in Greater Cincinnati
The Freestore Food Bank
For upcoming Freestore Food Bank distribution sites, including Holiday meals for pick-up, click HERE. Turkeys will be given out at their Liberty Street Market (112 E. Liberty Street, 45202) through November 26th, while supplies last. Open Mon-Fri from 8 am - 4 pm - the market closes 30 minutes prior to the posted time. Anyone coming in after will be given a holiday meal box. Bring a photo ID. Go to the Freestore Foodbank website for additional information.
St. Vincent de Paul
Their website includes a map of parishes who help people who live in that neighborhood. They also have information about holidays meals, diapers, their charitable pharmacy and other seasonal resources.. Click HERE to learn more.
Community Action Agency
Posts information about their mobile pantry HERE. They also a utility assistance program. Find out more HERE.
The United Way
Click HERE to access their Food Resources Map which includes Greater Cincinnati, NKY and locations just south of Dayton, Oh.
Church of our Savior Food Pantry
For information call 513-241-1870.
Campout Cupboard and Closet
Tuesday and Thursdays from 12p - 2:45p at 2950 Sidney Ave. Bring a photo ID.
Corinthian Baptist Church Food Pantry
Fourth Tuesday of the month at 3p. Located at 1920 Tennessee Ave. Call 513-221-7351 or email Info@CBC-C.com for more information.
Church of the Advent Food Pantry
Wednesdays 9:30 am - 12p at 2366 Kemper Lane, Walnut Hills: (513) 961-2100
The Healing Center Food Pantry (Vineyard Cincinnati)
Shop every other week as a guest in The Marketplace. Open during regular serving hours on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday mornings of 9 am to 11 am or Thursday evenings from 6:30 pm to 8 pm. If you have never been before click HERE.
LIFE - Loveland Food Pantry
Tuesdays 10a-12p and 4-6:30p at 541 Loveland-Madeira Rd. Go to https://lifefoodpantry.org/ or call 513-583-8222 for more information.
CAIN Rainbow Choice Food Pantry
For those who are food insecure in Northside. Open Mondays 4:30-7p, Tuesdays 9:30a-1p, and Thursdays 9:30a-1p at 4230 Hamilton Ave. Restrictions apply. Find out more at: https://www.cainministry.org/rainbowpantry.html
Queen City Kitchen
Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon-1:30p. Also serving meals. Go to https://www.queencitykitchen.org/ for additional information.
S.O.N. Ministries Food Pantry
Serving Northwest Local School District or the North College Hill School District west of Hamilton Avenue. For details and requirements go to: https://www.groesbeckchurch.org/son-ministries
Meals
Cincinnati Public Library
The library serves after school meals for kids & teens. Here is a list of locations and times.
Here is a link to the library's complete resource guide: https://chpl.org/services/community-resources-guide/ which includes places that serve free meals.
GeneroCity513
Posts a calendar (click HERE) that lists who is serving meals and when for the downtown and OTR area.
Ambrose Fall Festival
Free meals, health screenings and a turkey giveaway, Saturday 11/22 from 10 a - 1 p at 3559 Reading Rd Suite 101 45229. No requirements.
Meals on Wheels
Serving those 60+ and homebound in SW Ohio and NKY. Call 513-244-5485 for more information.
Queen City Kitchen
Hot meals served 5x a week. Go to https://www.queencitykitchen.org/Â for the complete schedule.
Winter Coats and/or Clothing
St. Vincent de Paul
For information on how to obtain a coat in Hamilton County or NKY click HERE.
Info for Those with Pets
Piper's Pantry Pop up Event - November 22nd 10am-12p
Happens November 22nd from 10 am - 12 pm at the Real Life Assembly of God Church, 2300 Old St. Rt 32, Batavia 45103
Pet goodie bags, food, litter, low cost spay/neuters sign ups, and more. For the pet people, there will be nonperishable pop up bags and the distribution of winter clothing. For more information visit the event's FB page HERE.
Cincinnati Animal Care
Offers low cost vaccine packages. For more info click HERE.
UCAN Nonprofit Pet Care Clinic
Offering low cost spay & neuter and veterinary services. More info is available on their website: https://ucancincinnati.org/
Found House Pet Support Program
Providing temporary shelter for dogs, cats, and other pets whose owners are in transition in the Greater Cincinnati area. Learn more HERE.
SPCA Chow Now Pantry
For a list of pantry dates and times click HERE. Includes the Pets in Need Pantry.
Pets in Need of Greater Cincinnati
Offers low cost veterinary services as well as a food pantry (dates are posted on the SPCA page above). For more info go to: https://pincincinnati.org/
Free or Low Cost Activities
Winterhaus' Grand Opening Weekend
Offers fun activities such as the Duke Energy tree arrival, CVG's Fountain of Lights, and custom ornaments and photos. For more information you can go to: https://myfountainsquare.com/series/winterhaus-grand-opening/
