Bay Food Pantry

Help when you need it

Bay Food Pantry serves income-eligible Bay Village Residents with basic groceries and supplies each month.

Individuals and families are able to shop for a generous three-day supply of food on our distribution days.

In addition to food we are often able to provide personal care items, household paper goods, and cleaning supplies. 

We’re located inside Bay Presbyterian Church at 25415 Lake Road, Bay Village, OH 44140

Upcoming Distributions: 

  • Thursday, December 19

  • Friday, December 20

Thursdays 5:00pm-7:00pm; Fridays 9:00am-11:00am

FAQs

  • No. But you do need to have proof of residence in Bay Village.

  • If you are a Bay Village resident (44140) and meet the income requirements established by the State of Ohio Job and Family Services, you are eligible to receive assistance through the Bay Food Pantry.  CHECK INCOME ELIGIBILITY

  • Your contact information and birthdate will be entered into the PantryTrak system, a database used to manage guest visits. The name and age of any additional household members receiving assistance will also be entered. You will be required to sign a CLIENT FORM, to certify that your gross household income is at or below the income listed on the form for households with the same number of people as your household, and to certify that your household lives in the area served by this agency: Bay Village, 44140

  • If you meet the criteria for assistance listed above: Bring your valid Photo Identification, that includes your Bay Village address and register on distribution day.

  • Bring your valid government-issued photo identification (e.g., driver's license). If your photo ID does not have your Bay Village address, please bring a current mortgage statement, rental agreement, or utility bill with your name and Bay Village address. 

  •  We offer two distribution times per month, please refer to the Bay Food Pantry Calendar for exact dates.

    Note: Our Thursday pickup option is from 5:00pm-7:00pm on scheduled dates. Our Friday shopping option is from 9:00am-11:00am on scheduled dates.

  • No. Although we offer two distribution options, service is available once per month per individual or family on Thursday evening or Friday morning.

    Check our calendar for upcoming distribution dates.

  • Park in our Main Parking lot, enter from Columbia Road. Enter through the door marked MAIN ENTRANCE, and go left towards AUBURN HALL. We are easy to find and will be happy to help you register!

  • Registration is yearly. Once you are in our system, you just need to bring your photo id each following month to check-in. Eligibility will be reestablished on an annual basis. 

  • Here is a list of contact information for food pantries in our neighboring communities:

    • Avon & Avon Lake: Community Resource Services, 33479 Lake Rd., Avon Lake, OH 44012 / 440.933.5639

    • Fairview Park: Hunger Center, New Hope Church, 22960 Lorain Rd, Fairview Park, OH 44126 / 216.780.0722

    • Lakewood: Lakewood Community Services, 14230 Madison Ave., Lakewood OH 44107  216.226.6466

    • North Olmsted: Oxcart Pantry, 26272 Butternut Ridge Rd., North Olmsted, OH 44070 / 440.716.4165

    • North Ridgeville: Community Care Center, 34015 Center Ridge Rd, North Ridgeville, OH 44039 / 440.353.9716

    • Rocky River: Rocky River Assistance Program, Email: rockyriverassistanceprogram@gmail.com / Voicemail: 216.556.5887 

    • Westlake: Westlake Community Services, 28975 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake OH 44145 / 440.899.3548

Federal & State Funded Food Program Eligibility to Take Home Food:

Serving since 1989

Bay Food Pantry began at Bay Presbyterian Church in 1989. In 2009 we partnered with the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland and the Greater Cleveland Foodbank to increase the range of items we offer. Since then, we’ve served more than 600 people with over 74,000 meals.

We are supported by the generosity of Bay Presbyterian Church members and community friends through food and monetary donations, as well as monthly orders received through the Greater Cleveland Foodbank.

Contact us.

Have questions about a distribution date, additional services, or the types of food we distribute? We’re happy to answer your questions.