Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to bring to receive food?

Please bring proof of Hancock County residency (preferably an identification card but a bill mailed to Hancock County address will suffice).  You will need to sign an affidavit stating that you are living at less than 200% of Federal Poverty Level.

How often can I receive food?

You may receive food during traditional Chopin Hall hours one time each calendar month. 

How often can I receive clothing?

You may receive clothing two times each month – one time when you come in for food and an additional time during the month for a total of two visits to Chopin Hall each month.

When is the next mobile food pantry?

January 29 – sponsored by U of F, held at The Family Center

February 12 – First Presbyterian Church, 2330 S. Main Street
February 26 – OPEN

March 12, – Findlay Evangelical Free Church, 2515 Heatherwood
March 26– U of F @ Winebrenner Theological Seminary, 950 N. Main Street

April 9– First Presbyterian Church, 2330 S. Main Street
April 30 – Vanlue Park

May 7– Knights of Columbus/St. Michael’s Church, 750 Bright Rd.
May 21– Kohl’s Distribution Center,7855 Co. Rd. 140

June 11- First Presbyterian Church, 2330 S. Main Street
June 25– Blanchard Valley Hospital Ambassador’s Group @ The Family Center

July 16 – "St. Paul’s Church, 218 E. Sandusky Street - CANCELLED
July 30 – College First Church of God, 1100 N. Main Street

August 13 - First Presbyterian Church, 2330 S. Main Street
August 27- Findlay Evangelical Free Church, 2515 Heatherwood

September 10- ParkviewChristian Church, 15035 SR 12 East, corner of SR 12 and 236
September 17 – Arcadia Park
September 24- College First Church of God, 1100 N. Main Street

October 8 – First Presbyterian Church, 2330 S. Main Street
October 22 - U of F @ Winebrenner Theological  Seminary, 950 N. Main Street

November 5 – The Courier

December 10 - First Presbyterian Church, 2330 S. Main Street

All pantries begin at 9:30 a.m. and last until food runs out.  No identification is necessary at the mobile food pantries.  You may receive food from Chopin Hall and the mobile food pantries in the same month.