Food Resources in Wilmington, Ohio
Food is a basic human need and going hungry should not be a worry. This page will help link you to the SNAP assistance program and gives you access to view the food pantry and soup kitchen schedule for Wilmington.
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Food Financial Assistance
SNAP Food Assistance (Food Stamps)
SNAP is available through Ohio Jobs & Family Services (website) by calling them at (866) 635-3748 or visiting their office located at 1025 S South St # 200, Wilmington, OH 45177.
If you need assistance (issues with transportation, literacy, etc.), you can alternatively work with HealthSource (website) to assist you with getting SNAP benefits by calling their local representative coving Clinton County at (513) 707-9901.
Clinton County WIC
Phone: (937)382-2862
Who is eligible? Pregnant women and children under the age of 5.
Authorized Foods List: PDF Download
Free & Reduced Lunch
Starting with the 2022–23 school year, Wilmington City Schools will no longer be giving free breakfast and lunch to its students. You must now apply for the free/reduced lunch program.
Application & Information Packet (2022–23): PDF Download
Summer Lunch Program: June–August (excluding 7/4) all children under age 18 eat free Mon–Fri.
Cafeteria at Wilmington Middle School (For families with children): Mon–Fri 11am to 1pm
Children DO NOT need to be enrolled with WCS to
All food must be consumed on site
Laurel Oaks P-EBT
Starting this school year, 2022-2023, our food service program will return to normal, pre- pandemic operations. All families should complete and submit a Free/Reduced Meal Application if they would like to see if their students qualify based on the income of all family members.
Cafeteria Price Lists: View Here
Application and Information Packet: PDF Download
Council on Aging Home Delivered Meals
Phone: (937)382-7170
Food Pantries
Clinton County Community Action Program
Provides 3 day food supply. Household is eligible once a month. Photo ID, Proof of Income, Proof of Address Required for Assistance.
Address: 789 N. Nelson Ave.
Hours: Mon–Fri 8am to 3:30pm
Phone: (937) 382-83665
What to Bring:
Proof of income for entire household
Piece of mail with an address dated with-in the last 30 days
ID and Social Security Number
Learn More: Website
Clinton County Homeless Shelter
Hours: Everyday 10am to 2pm
Learn More: Website
Laurel Oaks Student Food Pantry
This pantry is a great resource for students in need of extra food and hygiene at home. Using public donations this pantry helps students have a sense of food security and access to hygiene products.
Learn More: Email
Sugartree Ministries (Our Father's Kitchen)
Sugartree Ministries is a Christian outreach ministry based in Wilmington, OH. Our mission as a ministry is to reach out to the broken and the hurting in our community and help them find hope, freedom and peace.
Address: 180 E. Main St. Wilmington, OH 45177
Hours: Food Pantry: Thursdays 11am to 2pm ( Hot meals provided Mon–Sat)
Phone: (937) 382-8359
Learn More: Visit Facebook
Wilmington Church of God (Elizabeth J. Looney Food Pantry)
Please call ahead of time and leave a message telling the number of members in your family.
Hours: Last Saturday of the Month 10am to Noon
Phone: (937) 382-1587
Wilmington Faith Lutheran Church
Meals: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the Month
Learn More: Website
Wilmington Friends Church
Please call ahead for food vouchers.
Address: 66 N. Mulberry St. Wilmington, OH 45177
Hours: 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month 9:30am to 11:30am
Phone: (937) 382-2349
What to Bring:
ID
Social Security Card
WHS Food Pantry for WCS Families
Wilmington High School has a Food Pantry that has been set up in partnership with the Free Store Food Bank. Any family with a student attending in the Wilmington City School District is eligible for this program.
Phone: (937) 382-1641
Learn More: Website
Wilmington St. Vincent DePaul Society
Address: 73 N. Mulberry St. Wilmington, OH 45177
Hours: Call for Appointment
Phone: (937) 382-6851 (must have a local number or they will not return the phone call)