Society of Saint Vincent de Paul - Choice Food Pantry

Who Can Visit?

The Becky & Ted Catino Choice Food Pantry at the Neyer Outreach Center serves residents of Hamilton County. Every month, thousands of households receive help here.

How Often You Can Visit?

Residents of the following zip codes are eligible to receive services from the pantry monthly: 45202, 45203, 45205, 45214, 45219, 45220, 45225, 45229, and 45232. People who live outside these zip codes can call 513-562-8841 ext. 9 to find out if they are eligible.

Good to Know

The pantry is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The address is 1146 William L. Mallory, Sr. Street (formerly Bank Street), Cincinnati, OH 45214. Bus lines 27 and 31 stop nearby.

Food & Essentials

The pantry carries perishable and non-perishable food items. Items most needed — and regularly stocked — include canned fruit, canned meat, cereal and oatmeal, and hearty soups. Baking and cooking staples such as olive oil, spices, flour, sugar, baking soda, and baking powder are also available. The pantry is especially in need of meat, produce, and dairy. Personal care products are also available, including body wash, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, and diapers and baby wipes.

How to Pick Up

This is a client-choice pantry — neighbors shop and pick their own items. Volunteers accompany neighbors around the Catino Choice Food Pantry as they shop.

Additional Support

Beyond food, St. Vincent de Paul's Neyer Outreach Center offers a wide range of help for Hamilton County residents:

• Rent and utility assistance — Apply for help paying rent, water, or electric bills online or by calling 513-562-8841 ext. 9. A family may receive this help once per year.
• Furniture and beds — Requests for furniture and bed vouchers can be made in person or by phone at 513-562-8841 ext. 9.
• Clothing and household items — Coupons for St. Vincent de Paul thrift stores are available, with a limit of one coupon per family every six months.
• Birth certificates — Ohio birth certificates can be requested during business hours, up to a limit of 2 per family per lifetime.
• Diapers — Through a partnership with Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank, families can enroll to receive diapers monthly (once per month).
• Reintegration program — Assistance for people affected by the criminal justice system, including those recently released from prison and their families. Call 513-562-8841 ext. 9 for more information.
• Charitable Pharmacy — Free prescription medications for residents of Hamilton, Butler, Warren, and Clermont counties. Clinical services include primary care, medication management, health screenings, vaccines, diabetes education, and smoking cessation counseling. To make a certification appointment, call 513-762-2084.
• Eye exams and glasses — The Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation Vision Clinic provides free eye exams for uninsured individuals. Appointments are available on the first and third Thursday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Vouchers are available for those who need glasses. To schedule, call 513-569-3722.
• Seasonal programs — Coat distributions (November–February), Thanksgiving meal kits, Christmas food distributions (including a ham and fresh produce), air conditioner distributions for seniors and those with medical needs, and the Christmas Together gift program for families with children.
• Teaching Kitchen — Every first Wednesday of the month, La Soupe partners with SVDP to prepare healthy recipes using resources from the Catino Choice Food Pantry. Volunteers help prepare materials and cook items for neighbors.

Ways to Give

St. Vincent de Paul welcomes many types of support for the Catino Choice Food Pantry and its programs:

• Food donations — Perishable and non-perishable food items, as well as personal care products, are accepted. Individual one-time donations and bulk recurring donations are both welcome. To drop off items or arrange a pickup, call 513-421-2273. For questions, contact Jeremy Phillippi, Director of Pantry and Resource Services, at jphillippi@svdpcincinnati.org or 513-562-8841 ext. 858.
• Thrift store donations — Clothing, clean furniture, small appliances, household items, shoes, books, toys, and more. Call 513-421-2273 to schedule a free pickup.
• Online monetary donations — Donate by credit card at https://www.svdpcincinnati.org/ways-of-giving/donate/.
• Checks — Make payable to Society of St. Vincent de Paul and mail to 1125 William L. Mallory, Sr. Street, Cincinnati, OH 45214.
• Monthly giving — Join the Messengers of Hope giving circle. Contact Alex Morton-Green at 513-562-8841 or amorton-green@svdpcincinnati.org.
• Host a drive — Organize a food, clothing, diaper, or personal care drive. Contact drives@svdpcincinnati.org for more information.
• Vehicle donations — Also accepted.

How to Join the Team?

Volunteers are essential to everything St. Vincent de Paul does. Whether you'd like to serve once, lead a group project, or get involved regularly, all are welcome.

Food Pantry volunteers help stock shelves, sort donations, and accompany neighbors as they shop at the Catino Choice Food Pantry. Pantry volunteers must be over the age of 14. Groups of 15 or fewer can also sign up for group shifts.

To sign up, visit the volunteer opportunities page and register at https://svdp.volunteermatrix.com/.

For questions, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteers@svdcincinnati.org or 513-562-8841 ext. 211.