Greater Columbus Community House

08/20/2026

The Mid-Ohio Market at Greater Columbus Community House provides free groceries to Franklin County residents through a client-choice shopping experience.

That means shoppers can choose the items that work best for their households, including fresh produce, protein, dairy, grains, and pantry staples. There is no cost, no appointment required, and no complicated application process.

Who can shop?
Any Franklin County resident who needs food assistance is welcome.

How often can you visit?
Households may complete one full shop each week and return for fresh produce during produce-only hours.

Market hours
Monday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Produce-only shopping begins one hour after opening each day!
📍 1500 E. 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43219

08/18/2026

There are so many ways to show up for our neighbors, and every act of service matters.

Volunteers help Greater Columbus Community House support programs, community events, food access, and more. Whether you can give a few hours or get involved regularly, your time and care can make a real difference.

Send us a message or visit our website to learn more about volunteer opportunities!

08/17/2026

National Nonprofit Day is a reminder of just how much community work happens every single day, often behind the scenes.

At Greater Columbus Community House, that work looks like helping families access food, giving children a strong start through early learning, creating opportunities for youth, supporting seniors, helping families stay stable, and connecting neighbors to resources they can count on.

Each year, more than 24,000 Franklin County residents receive direct services through GCCH. And behind that number are thousands of individual stories, families, and neighbors who are able to access support because this work exists.

If you’re looking for a way to celebrate National Nonprofit Day, consider supporting the organizations doing the work right here in your community. A one-time gift or monthly donation helps GCCH continue showing up all year long.

Learn more or donate on our website!

08/14/2026

Calling all creatives! Design our Homecoming t-shirt for a chance to win an $100 VISA gift card or a $50 VISA gift card! Stay tuned for your official invite to Homecoming. 👀

Design Rules:
-Design should tie back to Linden, the history of our organization, or the idea of “coming home.”
-Design should be simple and should only utilize 1-3 colors.
-AI generated designs will automatically be withdrawn from consideration.
-Designs must be submitted by Friday, September 4th.
-Submit your design to [email protected] with a few sentences about your design.

Winner Info:
-Winner will be chosen by GCCH Staff.
-Overall design winner will receive an $100 VISA giftcard.
-All applicants will be entered in a raffle for a $50 VISA giftcard.

Questions? Email [email protected]

08/14/2026

107 years. A lot of history. 💚 Swipe through for a look back at some of the people, programs, and moments that helped shape St. Stephen’s Community House into Greater Columbus Community House.

From youth programs and senior gatherings to food access, early learning, health resources, recreation, and everything in between, this organization has spent generations showing up for Columbus.

In 2026, that story entered a new chapter with a new name, but the heart of the work remains the same.

As we celebrate 107 years, we’re honoring where we’ve been and looking forward to what comes next.

A special thank-you to Columbus Metropolitan Library and its local history resources for helping us share some of the historical images featured in this post. 💚

08/13/2026

Happening at GCCH!

Join us for 2026 Grandparent University — Knowledge. Support. Community. Legacy.

📅 Friday, Sept. 11 | 5:30–8:30 p.m.
📅 Saturday, Sept. 12 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
📍 Greater Columbus Community House

Adult Track for seniors 60+ and custodial caregivers, Teen Track for adolescents 13+ in their care, and free childcare for ages 3–12.

Free to all participants! Scan the QR code to register.

08/13/2026

🥳Calling all seniors and kinship caregivers!🥳

Registration is open for the ROO Wealth Academy Financial Literacy Intergenerational Conference! 💡

Seniors, kinship families and community members are invited to a full day of financial education, resources and practical tools for long-term growth. Workshops will cover estate planning, credit and financial education, wealth-building strategies, real estate and ownership, artificial intelligence and more.

📅 Saturday, Sept. 26 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
📍 The Historic East High School
1500 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43205

Register: https://bit.ly/seniorkinshipsignup

08/13/2026

Dinner, games, music, a photobooth, and a room full of personality. Our 2026 Senior Mixer was a whole lot of fun. 🖤

About 50 seniors joined us for an evening filled with good food, big laughs, dancing, photos, and time together. Our community partners were also there to share helpful resources and help make the evening even more meaningful.

A huge thank you to Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio - LASCO, Columbus State Community College, and the Linden Anti-Violence Team for showing up for our seniors and helping us create a night that felt joyful, welcoming, and full of community.

08/11/2026

We are closing our Mid-Ohio Market today due to emergency maintenance needs. We plan to re-open tomorrow as long as the issues are resolved. If you are in need of food today, please visit www.mofc.org . Stay safe and dry! ☔️

08/07/2026

Come see us tomorrow from 10 am-1 pm for a car wash supporting the Linden-Mckinley Soccer Team!⚽️🥅 $10 suggested donation or pay what you can! All funds raised will go directly to team meals, jerseys, practice equipment, and their awards ceremony! Can't stop by but want to support? You can donate here ➡️ https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/lmas-soccer-fundraiser