OCS Food Pantry

No one should have to decide between affording food and affording rent, utilities, clothing, gas, medicine, or other necessities. Times are tough — if you could use some food, please come see us (we have enough for everyone!).

𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀?

No! The OCS pantry is open to all Lorain County residents experiencing financial hardship. Our specific focus is on helping people in southern Lorain County meet basic needs.

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵?

We do it three times a week! The pantry is open Mondays (1:30-4:30), Wednesdays (1:30-4:30), and Fridays (1:30-3:30).

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘁 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗲?

No problem! You can pick up a prepacked box anytime the OCS offices are open, even if the choice pantry isn’t stocked and staffed.

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻?

You're welcome to come get food once a week!

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲?

Our dedicated choice pantry is set up like a mini grocery store. You can come in and "shop" for the items your family likes best.

𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲-𝘁𝗵𝗿𝘂?

We offer curbside pick-up during pantry hours. Simply pull into a designated pick-up spot and call us at (440) 774-6579 to have a prepacked box delivered to your vehicle! This is perfect for people with mobility issues.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝗼 𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴?

You don't have to bring a stack of paperwork with you. A photo ID is helpful for getting you checked in quickly, but not necessary. We're more interested in hooking you up with food.