Food & Clothing

Food and clothing can be instrumental parts in making someone feel at home and welcomed back into the community. However, on low budgets, obtaining these items can pose a challenge. Below are local food pantries that assist in providing meals, groceries, or clothing donations.

*Please call ahead for services

Local Food Pantries in Bowling Green:

First United Methodist Church #(419)-353-0628

                • 1526 East Wooster St.

                • 3rd Friday of the month

BG Christian Food Pantry #(419)-353-5174

                • 416 Gould St. Suite 6

                • Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat 1-3 PM & Thursdays 6-8 PM

St. Al's Catholic Church #(419)-352-4195

                • 150 South Enterprise

                • Mon-Fri. 10-12 PM & 1-3 PM

St. Toms University Parish #(419)-352-7555

                • 425 Thurstin St.

                • Tues & Thurs. 10-12 PM & 1-4 PM

                • limit to one visit a month

Salvation Army #(419)-257-9064

Free Community Meals:

St. Marks Lutheran Church #419-353-9305

          • Every Wednesday at 5:30 PM

Martha's Kitchen #419-353-0628

          • Fridays between 2:30-7:30

Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission #419-478-1005

          • Every Saturday at 6 pm (except second Saturday of each month)

Cherry Street Missions # 419-242-5141

          • Daily including weekends

Free Clothing/Furniture Pantries

St. Marks Lutheran Church #(419)-353-9305

              • Furniture Pantry

Cherry Street Missions #(419)-242-5141

              • Clothing

Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission #(419)-478-1005

              • Receive certain amount of items for free

Church Women United #(419)-865-2300

              • 631 South Crissy Road

Important Resource:

Wood County Department of Job and Family Services

*Can help apply for food stamps/ SNAPS