Welcome
GRIN's mission is to alleviate hunger in the
Gahanna-Jefferson school district and 43230 zip code area.
About Us
Free Food Pantry/ Donation Hours
Donation Hours:
Mon, 12-3pm
Tue - Fri, 9-12pm
Food Pantry (Distribution) Hours:
Tue, 6-8pm (last shop thru 7:45, then pre-packed boxes)
Wed, 10am-12pm (last shop thru 11:45, then pre-packed)
Sat, 9-11am (last shop thru 10:45, then pre-packed boxes)
Mon, Thu, Fri & Sun, CLOSED for food distribution.
Sign-up to Volunteer - Individual
- A background check is required (link below). You can order one thru the link below, or provide a current copy of one from the last three years. If the $16.95 is a problem for you, please reach out to Brenda at ed@grin4gahanna.org.
- You'll receive an email once your background check has been completed.
- Check out the Volunteer opportunities at Sign-up Genius (link below). Make sure to read the criteria for each, as some positions require lifting and/or special training.
- Once signed-up, you'll receive an email confirmation.
- After email confirmation, show up to Volunteer for the day/time you selected.
BACKGROUND CHECKS may take up to a week and only required for people 19 and older. Click THIS LINK. to get started.
Volunteer Handbook Link
Sign-up to Volunteer -Groups
Want to sign-up your church, a work group, club or neighbors? Here's how:
- Maximum of 10 people
- Minimum age - 14
- Activities may include cleaning the pantry, sorting food, date checking food and more.
- Specific activities will be determined the week before your sign-up date.
- Click below to send an email to GRIN identifying the name and number of your group and contact info.
Satellite Drop-Off Locations
Can't make it to GRIN during our donation hours? Visit one of our partners (during business hours) to drop food and monetary donations.
- Bicycle One, 358 S. Hamilton Rd
- Civista Bank, 5600 N. Hamilton Rd.
- Creekside Chiropractic, 960 N. Hamilton Rd ste 104
- CrossFit Gahanna, 145 S. Stygler Rd.
- Gah Comm Cong Chu, 470 Havens Corner Rd
- Gahanna Tattoo, 144 N. Hamilton Rd.
- Jess Howard Electric, 6630 Taylor Rd.
- Mifflin Presbyterian Church, 123 Granville St.
- Minuteman Press Gahanna, 138 N. Hamilton Rd.
- New Life Church, 3690 N. Stygler Rd.
- New Horizons Community Church, 2100 Reynoldsburg - New Albany Rd
- Onin Staffing, 471 Morrison Rd., #E, 43230
- Peace Lutheran Ch, 455 Clark State Rd.
- Roof Revivers,1020 Taylor Station Rd F, 43230
- Story Point Sr Living, 775 E. Johnstown Rd.
- The OSU Wexner Medical Center, 920 N. Hamilton Rd.
- Wesley Woods. 4588 Wesley Woods Blvd