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

Community Sponsors


Community Partners
Contact Details

Community Ambassadors
PO Box 470040
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(216) 200-7030
contact@comamb.org