Network members, individually and collectively, work to address food insecurity and social isolation. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a meal anytime. Some locations invite community members and students to volunteer in preparing the meals.

Stay up to date on changes and announcements. Join the network’s Facebook group.

Here is the latest information (As of 5-6-2024): > NOTE the Wednesday Lunch Summer location change.



Parts of this page are under construction. Check back for updates.

Additional Meals in Athens County:

Food Not Bombs (monthly meal) and Nelsonville Thursday Night Community Dinner

Network Meal Providers:

Athens Church of Christ, Athens First United Methodist Church, Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Good Works, Inc., Tavolino Restaurant, and United Campus Ministry Center

Network Community Partners:

Athens Food Rescue, Cat’s Cupboard/OU Basic Needs Office, Community Food Initiative (CFI), First Presbyterian Church of Athens, HAPCAP, Indivisible Appalachian Ohio, and Rural Action’s Zero Waste Project

Area Blessing Boxes/Cabinets:

Athens First United Methodist Church and Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

* Comprehensive list coming soon. Most meal providers also offer a pantry table.

Area Food Pantry Information:

Information coming soon.

If you know of more up-to-date information, please email connect@ucmathens.org to let us know so we can update this page.