Food Banks and Pantries in Dayton, OH
The Foodbank, Inc. serves Dayton, OH with an estimated 110 partner pantries and meal programs. Anyone in need can get free groceries or a hot meal -- most sites do not require ID or proof of income.
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Dayton at a Glance
110
Partner pantries & meal sites
The Foodbank,
Regional Feeding America food bank
3+
Notable sites listed below
211
Free pantry locator hotline
How to Get Free Food in Dayton
Dayton is the headquarters city for The Foodbank, Inc., which supplies partner pantries across Montgomery, Greene, and Preble counties. The metro has a mix of warehouse distributions, church-based pantries, and downtown soup kitchens like House of Bread. Food insecurity in Dayton is elevated among families with children and in older central neighborhoods.
Regional Food Bank: The Foodbank, Inc.
The primary Feeding America member food bank serving the Dayton, OH area. It distributes food to an estimated 110 partner pantries, soup kitchens, and meal programs across Montgomery, Greene, and Preble Counties in Ohio.
Notable Pantries and Meal Sites in Dayton
This is a sample of well-known sites. For a full, current list of all pantries near you, use 211 or the food bank website above.
Soup Kitchens and Community Meals
Dayton has a network of soup kitchens, with House of Bread serving daily hot lunches and the Salvation Army hosting weekday meal programs. St. Vincent de Paul operates meal sites for homeless clients. The Foodbank supplies many of these kitchens through its partner network across the Miami Valley.
Mobile Pantry Program
The Foodbank runs a mobile pantry program delivering fresh produce, dairy, and protein to neighborhoods with low pantry access across the Dayton area. Dozens of sites host monthly distributions. The calendar is on the food bank website and shared with 211.
SNAP / Food Stamp Outreach
The Foodbank provides SNAP application assistance at partner sites and by phone. Ohio uses the Benefits.Ohio.gov portal for SNAP applications, and the food bank can help with screening and document gathering. Call 211 or the food bank for assistance.
How to Find a Pantry Near You in Dayton
Call 211 for a pantry referral, or visit The Foodbank website and use the find food tool. The Feeding America locator at feedingamerica.org also lists partner pantries. Most Dayton pantries serve once a month and may ask for ID and proof of address.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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