What to expect
We’re glad you’re here! We’re here to help households move out of crisis mode and begin to thrive by providing groceries, such as fresh produce, dairy, meat selections and pantry staples. We try to make the process as easy as possible. Here are a few tips to help your first visit go smoothly!
Come during our open hours Monday, Wednesday or Friday between 8:30-11:30AM. Clients must arrive 15 minutes prior to 11:30AM closing in order to be served.
Be sure to bring proof of residency at each visit and a government issued photo I.D., such as a drivers license, passport or state ID at each visit (see below for details).
We will provide you with a shopping list of available items so you can select which items you would like!
Once your list is completed, we will collect your items, load them on a cart, which you can take to your vehicle. If you need help loading your vehicle, one of our volunteers will be happy to assist.
guidelines
The Kings Local Food Pantry serves residents living within the Kings Local School District who are in need of food assistance. Any resident that finds themselves in need is invited to use our services.
We require that residents verify that they reside within our service boundaries by providing us with a form of home address identification. Guests are asked to bring proof of residency each time they visit the food pantry. Verified residents are welcome to visit the food pantry once a month.
Acceptable documents for proof of residency include:
1. A current utility bill or piece of mail postmarked within the past 30 days in your name at your current address
2. Paperwork from the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services that includes your name and current address.
3. SSI acceptance letter or benefit verification letter that includes your name and current address
location
Kings Local Food Pantry is located in downtown South Lebanon at the corner of Broadway and North Section Rd:
83 N. Section St
South Lebanon, OH 45065
hours
Guests are welcome to visit once per month during our designated hours:
Monday: 8:30-11:30AM
Wednesday: 8:30-11:30AM
Friday: 8:30-11:30AM
Clients must arrive 15 minutes prior to 11:30AM closing in order to be served. We follow the Kings Local Schools holiday & weather closings.
additional resources
Other community service agencies may be able to help fulfill needs that the Kings Local Food Pantry cannot. Listed below are some local agencies that may be able to assist with your needs.
Salvation Army
www.salvationarmyusa.org
Provides emergency and long-term housing assistance and food assistance.Bernie’s Place
Contact: Tosha Crone, Director
www.newhousingohio.org
513-494-2307Provides emergency shelter and meals.
Family Promise
203 E. Warren St
Lebanon, Ohio 45036
www.familypromisewarren.org
513-934-5250
Provides shelter and housing assistance.Warren County Community Services, Inc.
570 N. St. Rt. 741
Lebanon, OH 45036
www.wccsi.org
513-695-2100
Provides aid to assist with emergency situations. The WCCSI staff may provide families with limited financial assistance that can be used to pay for utilities, rent payments and prescription medication. Counselors and staff assist families with problem solving, counseling, and referrals to other agencies to help people become self-sufficient.
“Kings Local food pantry is amazing! They treat everyone like family! Its hard enough to swallow your pride and have to turn to pantries for help but Kings food pantry makes it so easy. They let you choose and have so many choices. They have literally saved us from not having dinner on many occasions. The 1st time I called to get info was at night around 7p.m. and they were closed but the director called me right back and asked if it was an emergency and then gave me the address and had me come up right then and she met me there with a few big boxes full of food! I was never more thankful in my life!”
