We are a hub of generosity, providing food for over 140,000 meals a day to help provide for families. The Mid-Ohio Foodbank has the advanced logistics & warehouse to distribute millions of pounds of food — nearly 65% fresh — to our communities.
If you need food, we can connect
you with food and support.
Ending Hunger. Starts with People.
We’re able to do all we do thanks to you!
Your generous donations, volunteer time and advocacy for those in
need help stabilize families in our region.
What we do.
We are an advanced logistics organization and the 5th largest produce distributing food bank in the United States.
60+% of the food we distribute is fresh
One in four Ohio children are at risk of hunger
For every dollar donated, MOFC can distribute up to $4.56 in groceries.
Surplus agriculture products from more than 100 Ohio farmers, growers and producers
In 2022, 497,000 miles driven
Food bank, food pantry, what’s the difference?
A food bank has collective buying power and centralized storage, logistics, food distribution and data tracking and analysis. Works like a warehouse.
A food pantry or Market has local access to nutritious food, free of charge, for families in need. Serves like a store.
Donate food.
While community food drives and individual donations are extremely valuable, the scale of our work requires the support of donors in the manufacturing, warehouse/logistics, produce/agriculture and food services industries.
Food shelf life and the dates on donations.
“Best by” and “sell by” indicate quality while “use by” indicates safety.
Best By
“Best by” dates mark the last day before food quality declines.
Sell By
“Sell by” is used by manufacturers to ensure turnover of a food product in the store, to ensure product is taken home before quality declines.
Use By
“Use by” marks the last date recommended for the use of the product. This is often printed on meat, poultry or egg labels.
How do I Donate?
Establish a donor account by filling out the form and an acquisition representative will reach out to you.
For individual food donations.
Please contact your local food pantry or meal site to see if they can accept donations.
Whether its arranging drop-off or scheduling one of our trucks that can accommodate for all sizes of donations, we’re here to help.
Victoria Brown Director,
Food Resource
Development
Where it goes.
The partnership we share with more than 680 partner agencies across our 20-county service area is crucial to our mission. It’s these food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, after-school programs, and senior housing sites that ensure the food we deliver gets to the people who need it most. And their impact is incredible: providing thousands of meals each and every day.
Tax benefits.
Check with your financial advisor to learn more about the tax benefits associated with donating food.
The Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Act protects those who make good faith donations from liability.
Donations of food from grocers, food distributors, farmers, and community members provide a much-needed supplement to the food we receive from government agencies. You can help by donating nonperishable foods and fresh produce.
From your farm to the front line.
You donate surplus crops. Your excess produce may be packed in cases, bins, or bushel crates. You are not required to give detailed information about the produce you provide, as long as it is donated in good faith.
Donating is green!
Helps with waste minimization.
Reduces trash/dumpster fees.
Recycles useful product avoiding landfills.
Cycles through product more quickly.
You can donate an animal.
Mid-Ohio Foodbank has teamed up with 4-H and county fairs to put locally-raised meat on the tables of our hungry neighbors.
Animals will be selected at county fair auctions. Once a buyer wins the auction and pays the premium bid and market value, they can donate the animal to Mid-Ohio Foodbank. The Foodbank will handle transportation and the harvesting and processing fees. Donors will receive a donation receipt for a possible tax deduction.
A goat can provide up to 35 lbs. of food.
A sheep can provide up to 50 lbs. of food.
A hog can provide up to 120 lbs of food.
A steer can provide up to 500 lbs. of food.
