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Pantry Schedule

The Pantry is open on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month from 9am to 11am. except Nov., & Dec. which are on the 3rd Saturday only. The distribution schedule through December 2021 is as follows:

2020 Schedue:

January 9 & 23

February 13 & 27

March 13 & 27

April 10 & 24

May 8 & 22

June 12 & 26

July 10 & 24

August 14 & 28

September 11 & 25

October 9 & 23

November 20

December 18

Through our partnership with the Cleveland Food Bank, the Lucas Area Food Pantry will be able to to provide 3 meals for 3 days for your family 2 times a month, on the second and fourth Saturdays. We serve the residents of Monroe, Mifflin, Madison, and Washington Townships in Richland County, Ohio, who meet certain income requirements. Click here to see if you qualify. The Food Pantry is located at the Lucas Community Center, 252 W. Main St., Lucas Ohio 44843.

The Lucas Area Food Pantry is a ministry of LAMA, the Lucas Area Ministerial Association. LAMA is made up of several of the churches and ministries in and around Lucas Ohio including Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Pleasant Valley Lutheran Church, Grace Bible Church, Little Washington Congregational Church, St. Paul's Lutheran Church and Lucas Foursquare Church.

You might be eligible for programs like food stamps, free or reduced price lunch for your kids, heating or medical assistance. Find out using Quick Check! This tool will tell you if you might be eligible. Our site finder will direct you to an agency in your neighborhood that will help you fill out forms for these benefits. This service is provided through the Ohio Benefit Bank and only takes less than 2 minutes to complete!
Click here or on the words “Quick Check” above to try it!