Food Access & Security

What Is Food Security?

Food security means access by all people at all times to enough food for an active, healthy life. The lack of access to nutrient-dense food can lead to increased risk of health conditions and chronic illnesses. Creating access to affordable, nutritious food is crucial in ensuring food security for all.

Food Access & Security Efforts

The City of Kettering aims to ensure food security and greater food access for all of its residents. There are many resources in the area to help fight food insecurity, including food banks, pantries, and drives:

Feeding Friends Food Pantry: Thursdays from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm located at 5737 Bigger Rd, Kettering, OH 45440.

Church of The Cross – United Methodist Church Pantry: 3rd Wednesday of the month from 5:00pm - 6:30pm located at 3121 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45429.

Emmanuel Lutheran Food Pantry: 3rd Thursday of the month from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. located at 4865 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, OH 45440.

First Dawn Food Pantry: Thursdays from 6:00-7:30 p.m. located at 63 E Franklin St, Centerville, OH 45459.

Neighbor to Neighbor: Monday 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Wednesday 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Saturday 10-11 a.m. located at 1921 Woodman Dr. Serving residents of 45420, 45429 and 45440 zip codes.

Thrive Together – Hot Meal Site: Tuesdays from 5:30-8:00 p.m. located at 637 E Whipp Rd, Centerville, OH 45459.

Vineyard Christian Fellowship Food Pantry: Monday & Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. located at 4051 Indian Ripple Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45440.

To locate more pantries and resources, check out the Dayton Foodbank.