Church of the Advent

All ChurchFood PantrySelf-SelectOpen to AllWalk-in
2366 Kemper Ln, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206

Who Can Visit?

The Open Door Food Pantry at Church of the Advent is open to anyone in the community who is facing food insecurity. There are no stated eligibility restrictions — neighbors are welcome to come as they have need.

Good to Know

The pantry is a small food pantry, and staff and volunteers are described as nice and helpful. Visitors are also welcome to enjoy hot coffee and warm conversation while they are there. The church also gives away lunches and donuts and coffee to people who come in for food Monday through Friday, so it may be worth calling ahead before visiting on those days. You can reach them at (513) 961-2100.

Food & Essentials

The Open Door pantry provides fresh produce — including seasonal produce and herbs grown in the on-site Good News Garden — along with meat, dairy, canned goods, and pantry staples.

How to Pick Up

Visitors come to the pantry during open hours to pick up food. The pantry is located on the lower level of the Church of the Advent building at 2366 Kemper Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45206. Pantry hours are Wednesdays, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Additional Support

  • Open Door Free Fridge: An outdoor fridge and pantry stocked with donations from local organizations and volunteers, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
  • Good News Garden: A neighborhood garden on the church campus that harvests fresh fruits and vegetables for people experiencing food insecurity. Anyone is welcome to harvest food as they have need.
  • Open Door Payee Program: The Open Door Ministry also offers a payee program to support neighbors.
  • Cafe: A cafe on the lower level of the church building is open Monday through Friday and offers lunches, donuts, and coffee.

Ways to Give

You can support the Church of the Advent's food ministry by making a financial donation at onrealm.org/adventcincy/-/form/give/donate. The Free Fridge is also stocked through donations from local organizations and volunteers. To get in touch, call (513) 961-2100 or visit adventcincy.org/donate.

How to Join the Team?

The church encourages people to volunteer and tracks volunteer hours through an online form. You can record your volunteer hours at this Google Form. To learn about volunteering with the Good News Garden, you can sign up for the GNG newsletter on the church's serve page at adventcincy.org/serve.

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