Go Lunch | Columbus Recreation And Parks Department
The department offers free lunch in the summer. Meals are served to anyone between the ages of 1–18. Meals are also available for anyone ages 18-21 who has been determined by a state or local public educational agency to be mentally or physically disabled and involved in an independent education program. Columbus Recreation and Parks Department offers Free Mobile Produce Markets throughout the year. Produce is loaded directly into trunk or car. Families in need can call 866-3-HUNGRY (Español: 877-8-HAMBRE) or text 914-342-7744 with a question that contains a keyword such as “food,” “summer,” “meals,” etc. and receive a text back that will show free meal sites closest to them.
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LSS 211 Central Ohio
Physical Address
1184 Barnett Road, Columbus, OH 43227
Hours
Summer months (June - August). Hours will vary based on service and site. Call for site information and hours.
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Application process
ColumbusRecparks.com/food
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Children 18 years and younger. Adults 18 years and older who are mentally or physically disabled. Must meet income guidelines. Free fresh produce bundles are available and the amount of fresh produce distributed to each eligible family (200% or below of the Federal Poverty Level*) is approximately a one week supply based on the family size. A mobile produce market is set up as a drive-thru and staffed by volunteers wearing masks and gloves who load the produce directly into the trunk or car.
Service area
Franklin County, Ohio
Agency info
Columbus Recreation And Parks Department
A department of the City of Columbus connecting the community to nature, wellness and creativity.