10/29/2025
If you or someone you know is struggling to put food on the table due to the upcoming SNAP benefit pause or the government shutdown, please know you’re not alone.
Our Dayton community is strong and there are local organizations ready to help today. 💚
Here are some of the top food assistance options in the Greater Dayton area ⬇️
🥕 The Foodbank, Inc.
📍 56 Armor Pl, Dayton, OH 45417
☎️ (937) 461-0265
➡️ Serves as the central hub for over 100 local food pantries. Check their mobile pantry schedule: thefoodbankdayton.org/mobile-pantries
🥦 Catholic Social Services – Choice Food Pantry
📍 922 W. Riverview Ave, Dayton, OH 45402
☎️ (937) 223-7217
➡️ Open Mon–Fri mornings; residents in zip codes 45402, 45405, 45406, 45417, 45428.
🍞 House of Bread
📍 9 Orth Ave, Dayton, OH 45406
☎️ (937) 226-1520
➡️ Serves a free hot lunch every single day of the year — no questions asked. houseofbread.org
🥫 The Hearth Community Place
📍 3415 Linden Ave, Dayton, OH 45410
➡️ Food pantry open Tuesdays 2–7 p.m. (closed first Tuesday monthly).
🍗 With God’s Grace Free Store & Pantry
📍 5505 N Dixie Dr, Dayton, OH 45414
➡️ Free groceries and community meals for families in need.
🍎 AFL-CIO Labor Food Pantry
📍 6550 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414
☎️ (937) 454-6901
➡️ By appointment, Tuesdays & Thursdays.
🥖 St. Vincent de Paul Society – Dayton
📍 124 W Apple St, Dayton, OH 45402
☎️ (937) 222-5555
➡️ Call for referrals to food pantries in your zip code.
🍲 Miami Valley Meals
➡️ Provides ready-to-eat meals distributed through local partners. miamivalleymeals.org
💡 Tips When Visiting a Pantry:
✅ Bring a photo ID & proof of residence (like a utility bill).
✅ Call ahead — some sites require appointments.
✅ You can visit The Foodbank’s pantry locator to find more: thefoodbankdayton.org/locate-pantry
❤️ Dayton takes care of Dayton.
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