FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions

What if I am unable to get to the Pantry due to my schedule or illness?
1. You may ask another person to come in your place and shop for you. Please provide them with a document or ID with proof of your name & address that they can bring with them. 
2. If the above is not possible, contact the Pantry directly and leave a voicemail at 937-510-6030.

I need transportation to and from the Pantry. Who can I contact?
Contact the Yellow Springs Senior Center to schedule a ride request (provide 3-4 days advance notice). More information is available at https://www.ysseniors.org/ride-request.html 

Do you ever serve people at this Pantry who do not live or work in the Yellow Springs community?
If a visitor who lives and works outside of the Yellow Springs or Clifton communities comes to the Pantry, we will serve them on that day and then share information with them about how to locate a Food Pantry that serves their area.

Where is the nearest pantry that can serve me in Greene County or in Clark County?
Xenia & Greene County:
1. The Greene County Fish Food Pantry in Xenia serves eligible Greene County residents monthly, including
eligible Yellow Springs residents. More information at www.gcfp.org
2. Click here for a list of additional food pantries and services in Greene County (pdf brochure)
Springfield & Clark County:
Call the Second Harvest Food Bank in Springfield at 937-325-8715 and ask for the Food Pantry that serves your location.
Elsewhere in the Greater Dayton area:
Call The Foodbank, Inc. in Dayton at (937) 461-0265 and ask for the Food Pantry that serves your location.

Are there additional food services in Yellow Springs? 
1. Third Mondays, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Mobile Drive-Thru Food Pantry
Hosted by the Dayton Food Bank in Yellow Springs at First Baptist Church parking lot, 600 Dayton Street.
Access the parking lot off of King Street.
2. Third Saturdays, 12 noon - 2:00 p.m. - Free hot meal & grocery distribution
Hosted by the Beloved Community Project of Yellow Springs at First Presbyterian Church, 314 Xenia Avenue.
3. Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Free hot meal
Hosted by the 'Who's Hungry?' Soup Kitchen at MAZU restaurant, 229 Xenia Avenue (behind The Emporium)
4. "Little Free Pantry" cupboards, supported by the community at large, are located at:
a. Yellow Springs - Walnut Street, across the street from Mills Lawn School
b. Yellow Springs - Dayton Street, next to Bill Duncan Park
c. Clifton - Clay Street
5. The Yellow Springs Farmers' Market accepts SNAP-EBT & Produce Perks
Every Saturday in the parking lot of the John Bryan Community Center, 100 Dayton Street.
8:00 a.m. - 12 noon in April - November
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in December - March

I need information about SNAP-EBT or WIC  (WIC is assistance for infants)
1. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Contact the Ohio Dept. of Jobs & Family Services. More information at
https://jfs.ohio.gov/cash-food-and-refugee-assistance/food-assistance/how-to-apply 

2. Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
Contact Greene County Public Health. More information at
https://www.greenecophoh.gov/wellness-services/maternal-and-child-health/wic

I need assistance for my pets.
The Greene County Humane Society is an all-volunteer organization that also runs a small pet food pantry for income-eligible residents. It also offers low-cost spay & neuter services for pets of eligible residents of Greene County. More information at https://www.humanesocietygreenecounty.com

I need assistance with utilities and other expenses.
1. Yellow Springs residents may be eligible to apply for utility assistance through the Village Utility Round-Up program.
More information at: https://www.yellowsprings.gov/topic/index.php?topicid=39&structureid=20 
2. Yellow Springs residents may be eligible to apply to the YS Community Foundation's Guaranteed Income program,
YS Equity, for assistance. More information at: https://ysequity.org