Area Food Pantries
All Faiths Food Pantry
John Visnauskas, Executive Director
3209 Saratoga Ave.
Cleveland OH 44109
Phone: 216-496-4329
http://www.allfaithspantry.org
Miscellaneous Information:
MISSION: To alleviate hunger by providing free healthy groceries to low-income seniors and those with mobility challenges.
SERVICE AREA: Old Brooklyn, Parma, and Southwest suburbs.
DAYS/HOURS OF OPERATION: Please call for days and times.
Holy Family Pantry
7367 York Rd.
Parma OH 44130
Phone: 440-842-2765
Miscellaneous Information:
If you qualify for free or reduced lunches, you are more than welcome to visit the food pantry.
Holy Family is located next to the school. The pantry is located in the school building cafeteria: 7367 York Rd., Parma.
A photo ID is required but all information is kept confidential.
For more info, please call 440-842-2765.
Holy Spirit Byzantine Catholic Church
5500 W 54th St.
Parma OH 44129
Phone: 440-884-8452
Miscellaneous Information:
Service description: Offers a hot meal program.
How service is provided: On-site
Who qualifies: No restrictions
Hours of service: Tuesdays 4:00pm-5:30pm
Fees: Free
Required documents: None
Travel instructions: Located on W 54th St. between Ridgewood Ave. and Theota Ave. at the Holy Spirit Byzantine Catholic Church. There is public transportation to this site.
Wheelchair accessibility: ALL services accessible or available. This site has an accessible restroom.
Love Thy Neighbor
The Branch Community Church
6295 Broadview Rd.
Parma OH 44134
Phone: 216-640-9081
Miscellaneous Information:
REQUIREMENTS: Photo ID and proof of residency.
DAYS/HOURS OF OPERATION: 3rd Saturday of month @ 3:00 – 4:30 PM
WHAT’S AVAILABLE: Pantry food items.
Parma Baptist Church
Cleveland Foodbank Mobile Pantry
12193 W. Pleasant Valley Rd.
Parma OH 44130
Phone: 440-845-1133
Miscellaneous Information:
REQUIREMENTS: Self declaration of eligibility based on Cleveland Foodbank guidelines.
DAYS/HOURS OF OPERATION: 3rd Wednesday of each month. 6:00pm – 8:00pm
WHAT’S AVAILABLE: Certain number of food items based on household size per Cleveland Foodbank guidelines.
Parma Christian Church
7000 Ridge Rd.
Parma OH 44129
Phone: 440-842-1614
Miscellaneous Information:
REQUIREMENTS: Photo ID and proof of residency – Parma, North Royalton, Seven Hills
DAYS/HOURS OF OPERATION: 3rd Wednesday of each month. 9:00am – 1:00pm
WHAT’S AVAILABLE: 25-30 nonperishable food items once per month.
Parma Heights Food Pantry
6369 Pearl Road
Parma Heights, OH 44130.
Phone: 440-842-6491
Miscellaneous Information:
REQUIREMENTS: Qualified if under 200% of current Federal income poverty guidelines and resides in or attends a church in Parma Heights.
DAYS/HOURS OF OPERATION: Mon: 9am – 12pm Wed: 1pm – 4pm Thu: 5pm – 7pm
WHAT’S AVAILABLE: May select 3 to 5 day supply of food per person, per family, once a month. The Parma Heights Food Pantry serves those that are less fortunate in Parma Heights. Expect fresh produce, non-perishable food, and household supplies.
Parma Hunger Center
Parma Evangelical Lutheran Church
5280 Broadview Rd.
Parma OH 44134
Phone: 216-351-6376
http://www.plcparma.org
Miscellaneous Information:
REQUIREMENTS: Photo ID; proof of income; current utility bill; resident of zip code 44129; birth certificates of all children living at home.
DAYS/HOURS OF OPERATION: Tue: 2pm – 4pm Fri: 10am – 12pm
WHAT’S AVAILABLE: Food for 8-10 days; gently used closing is also available. Parma Lutheran Church on Broadview Road is home to the Parma Hunger Center. The PHC supplies food to an average of 350 low-income families each month in the Parma, Parma Heights, Brooklyn, and Seven Hills area. PHC also provides free women’s and children’s clothing, as available, and referral service to sources of family help. The following is a list of non-perishable food and supplies most needed at the PHC:
- Dry cereal, cold or hot
- Dried milk
- Beef stew
- Pork and beans
- Canned Vegetables
- Canned fruit
- Soup, canned or dried
- Potatoes, instant (dried)
- Tuna fish
- Spaghetti sauce
- Tomato sauce
- Peanut butter
- Jelly
- Macaroni and cheese
- Flour
- Rice
- Dried beans
- Crackers
- Cookies
- Cake/muffin/cornbread mix
- Toilet tissue
Pay It Forward Cafe
Currently operates at:
Han Madang United Methodist Church
7800 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Parma OH 44130
Phone: 216-200-7030
Miscellaneous Information:
REQUIREMENTS: None.
DAYS/HOURS OF OPERATION: Every Saturday at 12:00 PM.
WHAT’S AVAILABLE: Free hot meal, resources, and fellowship.
Mobile Food Pantry
Kira Karabanovs, Director
11212 Snow Rd.
Parma OH 44130
Phone: 440-887-4873
http://www.familycollaborative.com
Miscellaneous Information:
First Come First Serve! Rain, snow, or shine! Please bring bags for your own convenience. Open 2nd Thursday of every month from 2:30-4:30 PM.
Ridgewood United Methodist Church
Ridgewood United Methodist Church
6330 Ridge Rd.
Parma OH 44129
Phone: 440-885-1360
Miscellaneous Information:
REQUIREMENTS: None.
DAYS/HOURS OF OPERATION: Every other month, 4th Saturday of month @ 1:00 PM
WHAT’S AVAILABLE: Free hot meal, resources, and fellowship.
Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church
11680 Royalton Rd.
North Royalton OH 44133
Phone:440-237-7958 x 133
Miscellaneous Information:
REQUIREMENTS: Photo ID and proof of residency in 44130, 44133, 44136, 44147, 44149 and in need.
DAYS/HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday thru Friday call between 9am and 4pm for an appointment between 9am and 12pm.
WHAT’S AVAILABLE: Provides a small supply of emergency food. Client can only receive service once a month.
South Hills Lend-a-Hand
9543 Broadview Rd., Bldg. 21
Broadview Heights OH 44147
Phone: 440-523-0514
Miscellaneous Information:
REQUIREMENTS: Photo ID and proof of income; six months of residency in Broadview Heights, Independence, or Seven Hills; Must be employed.
DAYS/HOURS OF OPERATION: January thru November, 3rd Saturday of each month (4th Saturday in June). 9am – 10am
WHAT’S AVAILABLE: Will provide emergency supply of food, cleaning supplies, and paper products.
Vineyard Church of Parma Heights
6735 York Rd.
Parma Heights OH 44130
Phone: 440-884-8463
Miscellaneous Information:
REQUIREMENTS: Qualified if living in Cuyahoga County and meets The Emergency Assistance Food Program (HEAP) guidelines.
DAYS/HOURS OF OPERATION: 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. 10am – 12pm