Faith Food Pantry is an urban ministry that gives out food and household supplies in the inner city of Cincinnati. We are in the back of River of Life Church at 2000 Central Parkway. Our funding comes from grants, the Hunger Walk and church and personal donations. Faith Food Pantry serves between 200 and 250 people per month.We give out about 8000 pounds of products each month. Much of the food comes from the Freestore Foodbank for free or at greatly reduced prices. Many food pantries give out bags of pre-chosen food, but Faith Food Pantry is a choice pantry.
We have shopping carts just like a grocery store. Recipients walk by shelves filled with different items and pick out what they want. The pantry provides many things including canned goods, frozen meats, fresh produce, breakfast items, 100% juices and more. We give out other items when they are donated such as clothes and books. Many of our volunteers are recipients from the pantry. This is a result of the ultimate goal of our ministry which is to feed people the Word. We try to minister to people including inviting them to church. Quite a number of people from the pantry attend or have joined River of Life Church. Faith Food Pantry continuously strives to meet the physical and spiritual needs of the people in and around River of Life.
Faith Food Pantry is a subsidiary of River of Life Church. We provide services to low-income individuals and families residing in the Over-the-Rhine community. Established in June 2004, our goal is to offer practical, spiritual and relational support to families and individuals reaching out for assistance.
In order for Faith Food Pantry to accomplishment it’s goals, several objectives need to be met on a weekly basis:
•Distribute food, toiletry and light cleaning products
•Provide valuable information about community resources
•Write referrals when necessary
•Offer on-site Nurse to check blood pressure, answer questions regarding medical concerns and provide referrals
•Create an atmosphere for pantry participants to feel loved and accepted
Faith Food Pantry is Located at:
River of Life Church
2000 Central Pkwy
Cincinnati, Ohio 45214
We are open Wednesday mornings, from 9:30 am to 12 noon.