Free Food in Columbus, IN
Columbus is the county seat of Bartholomew County in south-central Indiana, a place where civic pride and community investment are evident throughout the town. Residents support each other with practical action.
Still, everyone needs a hand sometimes. About 12% of Columbus residents live below the poverty line and can struggle to put food on the table — that is where this network comes in. All 17 resources listed here are free to access, with no cost and no referral needed.
View Columbus resources on the map · Poverty figure: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-Year Estimates
What's available in Columbus
- Food Bank: 8
- Food Pantry: 4
- Blessing Box: 3
- Meal Program: 2
- Senior Program: 2
- Soup Kitchen: 1
- WIC Office: 1
Resources in Columbus
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Brown County Council on Aging Home Delivered Meals
1531 13th Street Suite G900
Food BankSenior Program
Love Chapel Mobile Pantries
292 Center Street
Food Pantry
Manasseh Ministries Hot Meal
6719 Base Road
Soup KitchenMeal Program
St. Bartholomew Catholic Church Hot Meal Program
1306 27th Street
Food Bank
BCPL Columbus Branch
536 5th St. Columbus
Blessing Box
Bartholomew County Division of Family Resources
1531 13th St
Food Bank
Bartholomew County School Supply Assistance Program
1304 Hutchins Avenue
Meal Program
Bartholomew County WIC Program
Contact for address
WIC Office
Columbus Branch Little Free Pantry
724 8th Street
Food Pantry
Columbus Free Methodist Hot Meal
1511 22nd St
Food Bank
First Christian Church Hot Meal
531 5th Street
Food Bank
First United Methodist Church Hot Meal
618 8th Street
Food Bank
Green Goddess Little Free Pantry
3920 25th Street Columbus
Blessing Box
Historic Downtown Columbus Little Free Pantry
724 8th Street
Food Pantry
Hoosier Hills Food Bank - Columbus Branch
2333 Merchants Mile
Food Bank
Little Free Pantry - Historic Downtown Columbus
724 8th Street
Blessing BoxFood Pantry
Thrive Alliance Nutritional Services
1531 13th St Ste G900
Food BankSenior Program
Common questions about free food in Columbus
Where can I get free food in Columbus?
Columbus has 17 resources available, including food banks, food pantries, summer meal programs, blessing boxes, and meal programs.
Do I need to qualify or bring ID?
Most locations are open to anyone without proof of income.
Is the food really free?
Yes, free and no referral needed.
What if I need food outside of regular hours?
Some of Columbus's blessing boxes are available throughout the day—use the map to find locations near you.