The GCBHS Community Resource Page
- dmichaels54
- Nov 7, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Jan 23
The 2025-2026 Winter Shelter at Shelterhouse (411 Gest Street, 45203) is open. 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. TRANSPORATION IS AVAILBLE FROM ST. ANTHONY'S CENTER.
Food Pantries and General Assistance in Greater Cincinnati
St. Vincent de Paul
Their website includes a map of parishes who help people who live in that neighborhood. They also have information about 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.
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
Coat vouchers can be picked up at Neyer Outreach Center, located at 1146 Bank St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45214. The voucher is good for use at any St. Vincent de Paul store.
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Additionally, there will be a coat distribution event on January 31 from 12-3 PM at their Liz Carter Center, (1125 Bank St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45214). They have a large quantity of children's coats.
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Eligibility:Â open to residents of Hamilton County, must bring photo ID and proof of household members, can only receive one coat from SVDP this winter (from either a voucher or a distribution event)
For information on how to obtain a coat in Hamilton County AND in NKY click HERE.
Info for Those with Pets
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/
