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Food Pantry Network of Licking County|1035 Brice Street, Newark, OH 43055|(740) 344-7401

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Newark Food Pantries

Please click the pantry name for more information including hours, phone number, address, and pantry type.  

The days and times listed are kept up-to-date in line with our organization's knowledge. In the event of incliment weather, please contact the pantry directly to confirm hours.  

This calendar is publically viewable, and can be added as a Google Calendar for easy viewing on your devices.  The PDF version below will not be updated for Holiday/Weather related closures.  

Pantry Hours PDF

Licking County Food Pantries

Please click the pantry name for more information including hours, phone number, address, and pantry type.  

The days and times listed are kept up-to-date in line with our organization's knowledge. In the event of incliment weather, please contact the pantry directly to confirm hours.  

This calendar is publically viewable, and can be added as a Google Calendar for easy viewing on your devices.  The PDF version below will not be updated for Holiday/Weather related closures.  

Pantry Hours PDF

Get a Warm Meal

We partner with organizations throughout Licking County to provide ready to eat snacks and meals to kids, teens and families as a way to offer help when our friends and neighbors do not know where else to turn for their next meal.

Salvation Army Soup Kitchen
250 East Main Street, Newark
Breakfast - 7:30 to 9:00 - Monday through Friday
Lunch - 11:30 to 12:30 - Monday through Friday
Dinner - 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Every Day
(740) 345-8120

The Main Place
112 S 3rd Street, Newark, Ohio
Daily Meals served 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
(740) 345-6246

Getting Started

These are the common questions we get from first time pantry visitors.  If you have other questions or concerns, please dont hesitate to reach out to us at 740-344-7401 or via the contact form at the bottom of this page.  

Do I qualify for services?

The Food Pantry Network of Licking County serves qualifying residents in Licking County at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.

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What do I need to bring on my first visit?

Please bring a photo ID for each adult in the household and birth certificate for each child in the household. We also ask for a proof of residency. Examples of this include a utility bill, rental agreement, or medical bill.

How often can I visit the food pantry?

A household can visit each location once a week, with the exception of some specialty pantries that are monthly.  

If I don't have transportation, how can I get food?

You are welcome to send someone to pick up food for you and your family. They will need your information and a Proxy Form. Unfortunately, we do not offer food delivery service at this time. 

What are the different types of pantries?  

FPN Market- (One Visit a Week)

A market is open for longer weekly hours and allows a grocery style experience. Customers can select the grocery items, produce, meat and dairy they want.

Choice Pantry- (One Visit a Week)

A choice pantry welcomes customers to come in and select shelf-stable pantry items

Drive Thru Pantry (One Visit a Week)

Food distributed will be pre-packed, allows pickup without leaving the car and is available on a weekly basis.

Produce Pop Up (One Visit a Week)

Offers a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables

Baby Pantry (One Visit a Month)

A Specialty Pantry- The Baby Pantry focuses on households with children under 3 years of age.

 

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Business Hours

Monday8:00AM-4:00PM
Tuesday8:00AM-4:00PM
Wednesday8:00AM-4:00PM
Thursday8:00AM-4:00PM
Friday8:00AM-4:00PM

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