Same Day Food Assistance for Clark and Madison County Families
At Rocking Horse Community Health Center, we believe that nobody in our community should have to face hunger alone. With constantly changing resources and information, it can be exhausting to find the resources you need to keep your family fed, especially during the holiday season.
To hopefully make it just a little easier for our families to get the help they need as quickly as possible, we created a simple guide to trusted food resources in both Clark County and Madison County that offer same day assistance when open. These organizations provide groceries, meals, and emergency support to anyone who needs it.
On this page, you’ll find an easy to navigate list that includes organization names, websites, and phone numbers so families can reach out quickly. Hours vary, especially around the holidays, so we recommend calling before you make the journey to an organization.
REMEMBER: Anyone can dial 211 at any time for live help finding food in their local area.
If you see an organization missing OR if you see incorrect information listed in this resource, please contact Rocking Horse today so that we may keep this information as accurate as possible for our readers.
Clark County Food Resources
Second Harvest Food Bank of Clark, Champaign and Logan Counties
- Website: https://www.theshfb.org
- Phone: (937) 325-8715
Second Harvest is a reliable first stop. They run an on site pantry, mobile distributions, and maintain the most up to date list of food resources across the county.
Family Needs Food Pantry
- Website: https://www.freefood.org/l/oh_45506_family-needs-inc
- Phone: (937) 322-1662
A walk in pantry in Springfield offering groceries to families monthly.
Good Samaritan Outreach Center
- Website: https://goodsamaritanoutreach.com
- Phone: (937) 323-2323
Provides groceries, hot meals, and clothing. Walk-ins are welcome during open hours.
Open Hands Free Pantry
- Website: https://www.highstreetunited.org/open-hands-free-pantry.html
- Phone: (937) 323-5815
Open multiple days each week with walk in pantry access and basic household needs.
Springfield Soup Kitchen
- Website: http://springfieldsoupkitchen.s3-website.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
- Phone: (937) 925-2900
Serves hot meals several evenings per week. A fast and welcoming option for same day prepared food.
Manna Food Pantry
- Website: https://www.foodpantries.org/li/south-charleston-pantry
- Phone: (937) 462-8479
Serves families in the Southeastern Local School District. Appointment based but often able to assist quickly.
Seeds of Hope Food Pantry
- Website: https://medwayfamilyministries.org/food-pantry
- Phone: (937) 849-1478
Open on Saturdays and available to families living in Medway, Park Layne, Crystal Lake, and nearby areas.
The Goose's Den Food Pantry
- Website: https://www.foodpantries.org/li/oh_45344_the-gooseden-food-pantry
- Phone: (937) 414-4408
Offers extended weekday and Saturday hours, making it easier for families to get help the same day.
Enon Emergency Relief
- Website: https://www.foodpantries.org/co/oh-clark
- Phone: (937) 864-5555
Open early in the week with emergency food options for local Enon residents.
Risen Christ Lutheran Church Food Pantry
- Website: https://www.foodpantries.org/co/oh-clark
- Phone: (937) 504-9199
Provides monthly food distribution for Springfield area families.
Christ Episcopal Church Food Pantry
- Website: https://www.foodpantries.org/co/oh-clark
- Phone: (937) 323-8651
Walk in pantry in Springfield offering same day support during open hours.
Madison County Food Resources
Madison County Food Pantry
- Website: https://madisoncountyfoodpantry.org
- Phone: (740) 852-5822
Main countywide pantry with morning hours during the week and weekend. Also operates a South Solon satellite location.
H.E.L.P. House Community Outreach
- Website: https://helphousecommunityoutreach.org
- Phone: (740) 852-1980
A choice style pantry with multiple weekly opportunities for families to get groceries and hot meals.
Good Samaritan Food Pantry
- Website: https://goodsamfp.com
- Phone: (614) 379-3212
Serves West Jefferson and nearby communities with dependable midweek and weekend hours.
Mt. Sterling Community Center Food Pantry
- Website: https://www.mountsterlingcc.org/food-pantry/
- Phone: (740) 869-2453
Provides weekly Tuesday access and monthly Thursday hours for families in southern Madison County.
Plain City Food Pantry
- Website: https://www.freefood.org/l/oh_43064_plain-city-food-pantry
- Phone: (614) 733-0909
Supports families in Plain City and the Jonathan Alder district with several open mornings per week.
When You Need Help Today
Every family deserves dignity, stability, and the peace of knowing where the next meal will come from. These organizations work hard to ensure that no one has to go without food, even for a single day. If you or someone you know needs help right now, this list is a good place to start.
And if you are unsure which pantry is closest or open today, simply dial 211 for immediate guidance.
Rocking Horse Community Health Center is here to support the whole person, and that includes making sure our neighbors have access to nutritious food. If you need additional resources or support, our team is always ready to help.
