Food pantries and soup kitchens offer support to residents in need

The Tuscarawas County Job & Family Services has compiled a comprehensive list of food pantries, ministries and soup kitchens available to residents throughout the county. These organizations provide essential support to individuals and families in need by offering groceries, hot meals and additional services such as clothing assistance and personal care items. The following list includes locations, contact information and service hours for each site, ensuring community members can easily find help and nourishment close to home.

BOLIVAR

Bolivar United Methodist Church

248 Poplar St., Bolivar

Phone: 330-874-2930

– By appointment only

– Serves Tusky Valley School District

DOVER

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church

216 N. Wooster Ave., Dover

Phone: 330-343-6915

– Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Drive-thru at back of church)

Greater Dover–New Philadelphia Food Pantry / Burning River Church

422 W. Third St., Dover

Phone: 234-801-8198

– Thursdays, 5–8 p.m.

– Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon

– Photo ID desired

Salvation Army

809 Emmet Ave. NW, New Philadelphia

Phone: 330-364-3811

– Tuesdays, 1–2 p.m.

GNADENHUTTEN

United Methodist Church

220 N. Walnut St., Gnadenhutten

Phone: 740-254-4815

– Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

– Serves Gnadenhutten area only

NEWCOMERSTOWN

Journey’s End Ministries

503 River St., Newcomerstown

Phone: 740-498-5772

– Mondays and Wednesdays, 9–11 a.m. and 3–5 p.m.

NEW PHILADELPHIA

LifeWay Church

742 Cookson Ave. SE, New Philadelphia

Phone: 330-339-9734

– Thursdays, 2–4 p.m.

– Photo ID required

– Must live in Tuscarawas County and verify address

STRASBURG

Strasburg United Methodist Church / Carpenter’s Cupboard

206 Second St. NW, Strasburg

Phone: 330-878-5179

– Third Thursday monthly, 9–11 a.m. or 5:30–7 p.m.

– Must have Strasburg address or live in Strasburg School District

TIPPECANOE

Brownsville Church

32530 Moravian Trail Road, Tippecanoe

Phone: 330-303-8260

– Third Saturday monthly, 10 a.m. to noon

UHRICHSVILLE

Twin City Christian Service Center

109 N. Water St., Uhrichsville

Phone: 740-922-6276

– Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

– Wednesday, 2:30–6:30 p.m.

– Photo ID required

Uhrichsville First Methodist Church

225 N. Dawson St., Uhrichsville

Phone: 740-922-3881

– Third Saturday monthly, free meal 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Moravian Church of Uhrichsville

315 N. Water St., Uhrichsville

Phone: 740-922-0886

– Second and fourth Tuesday monthly, free meal at 5 p.m.

WAYNESBURG

Sandy Valley Area Food Pantry

126 S. Main St., Waynesburg

Phone: 330-866-2005

Email: hhn2005@att.net

Website: thehelpinghandsnetwork.org

– Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 2:30 p.m.

– Groceries twice per month

– Must live in or near Sandy Valley Local School District

– Must meet ODJFS and USDA income guidelines

– Offers free clothing

SOUP KITCHENS

First United Methodist Church

201 W. High Ave., New Philadelphia

Phone: 330-339-6411

– The Supper Table: Every Tuesday, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

– Free to the community

Jim’s Place (Free clothing)

228 W. High Ave., New Philadelphia

– Wednesday and Saturday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

St. Joseph Parish Soup Kitchen

614 N. Tuscarawas Ave., Dover

Phone: 330-364-6661

– Every Wednesday, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.)

Salvation Army

809 Emmet Ave. NW, New Philadelphia

Phone: 330-364-3811

– Soup Kitchen: Monday–Friday, noon to 12:30 p.m.

– Outdoor Food Pantry (at Salvation Army or Tuscarawas County Public Library)

– Diapers and clothing by appointment (call Shelly Ext. 305)

– Showers for the homeless: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Dover Faith Global Methodist Church

420 N. Wooster Ave., Dover

– Soup Kitchen and Free Clothing Closet: First and thirds Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.