Government Shutdown Resources

Government Shutdown Resources

Need food assistance during the federal shutdown?

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will likely be delayed as the federal government shutdown continues. This delay may leave families and individuals without critical food assistance. If you or someone you know is affected, you are not alone. Help is available in Mahoning County.

Please take a moment to review the valuable resources offered by the other organizations below.

How to Get Help:

  • Contact 211
    • If you or someone you know needs help finding local resources, 2-1-1 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
    • Call 2-1-1 or 800-427-3606
    • Visit: www.HelpNetworkNEO.org
    • HelpNetwork of Northeast Ohio connects residents of Mahoning County to vital community resources — including food, housing, health care, employment support, and more.

* 211 is experiencing very high call volumes, so wait times for calls, texts and live chat may be very long.

Local Food Pantries

  • Some pantries may require proof of address for all adult members of the household and identification for all dependents. Last updated 10/30/25.
    • St. Vincent de Paul
      • 330-333-3601 
      • 317 Via Mt. Carmel Ave, Youngstown, OH 44505
      • Monday – Friday 9am – 1pm 
    • Salvation Army
      • 330-270-5999 
      • 1501 Glenwood Ave, Youngstown, OH 44511
      • Tuesday and Friday 1pm – 2pm 
    • St. John’s Red Door
      • 330-743-3175 
      • 323 Wick Ave, Youngstown, OH 44503
      • 3rd Saturday 10am – 11:15am 
    • Evergreen Food Pantry
      • 330-726-1645
      • 7668 Glenwood Ave, Boardman, OH 44512
      • 2nd Wednesday at 9am – 12pm 
    • Gleaners Food Bank
      • 330-746-8436
      • 94 Pyatt St, Youngstown, OH 44502 
      • Tuesdays 8:30am – 11am
    • God’s Warehouse, New Life Church
      • 330-720-3222
      • 2250 E Western Reserve Rd, Poland, OH 44514
      • 3rd Saturday
    • Martha’s Cupboard, St. Charles
      • 330-758-2325
      • 7345 Westview Dr, Boardman, OH 44512
      • 3rd Wednesday 1–2:30pm
    • St. Blaise Parish, for residents of 44509, 44511, 44515, and 44406
      • 330-792-1919
      • 4545 New Rd, Austintown
      • 4th Friday 12–4pm
    • St. Angela Merici Parish
      • 330-747-6080
      • 397 S Jackson St, Youngstown, OH 44506
      • 2nd Thursday 9am
    • Protestant Family Services
      • 330-746-4600
      • 496 Glenwood Ave, Youngstown, OH
      • Call for Appointment. Must bring proof of income/photo ID.
    • Price Memorial AME Zion Church
      • 330-743-1339
      • 920 Dryden Ave, Youngstown, OH
      • Call for Appointment.
    • Please email [email protected] with additions or corrections to this list.

Hot Meals

  • Hot meals are available to anyone in need. There are no registration or eligibility requirements. Everyone is welcome. Last updated 10/24/25.
    • Dorothy’s Day House of Hospitality
      • 330-349-2790
      • 620 Belmont Ave, Youngstown, OH 44502
      • Monday – Thursday 5pm-6pm. Doors open at 4pm.
      • Meals to-go: Sundays from 1:30pm-2:30pm (dining room closed)
    • St. Vincent de Paul
      • 330-333-3601 
      • 430 Williamson Ave, Youngstown, OH 44507
      • Monday – Friday at 11am 
      • Saturday at 10am 
    • Unitarian Universalist Church
      • 330-746-3067 
      • 1105 Elm St, Youngstown, OH 44505
      • 1st & 3rd Wednesday from 11:30am – 1:30pm 
    • Our Community Kitchen
      • 330-770-2224 
      • 551 Mahoning Ave, Youngstown, OH 44502
      • Monday – Saturday 7am – 9am and 11am – 1pm
    • Thrive Thru – Thrive Mahoning Valley
      • 854 Wilson Ave, Youngstown, OH 44506
      • November 21: 11am-1pm
      • December 5: 11am-1pm
      • December 19: 11am-1pm
      • They will bring it out to the car or you can join them indoors to eat.
    • The Rescue Mission
      • 330-744-5485
      • 1300 Martin Luther King Blvd, Youngstown, OH
      • Everyday Hot Meals
        • Breakfast 6:15am-7:15am
        • Lunch 12:30pm-1:30pm
        • Dinner 6pm-7pm
      • To gain entrance for public meals, please enter the Rescue Mission from the rear parking lot off of Worthington Street. The public meal entrance is located under the covered patio just to the left of the garage door and has the words “Public Meals” on the roof.
    • Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church
      • 330-747-2402
      • 1232 Hill St, Youngstown, OH
      • Saturdays 10am-2pm
    • Gibson Heights Second Presbyterian Church
      • 330-746-5371
      • 755 E. Dewey Ave, Youngstown, OH
      • Last Wednesday of the month 3-4pm
    • Please email [email protected] with additions or corrections to the list.

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