Bay Food Ministry

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 Ministry.  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 Ministry 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