Heights Emergency Food Center (HEFC) serves only the residents of Cleveland Heights, University Heights, South Euclid, and Lyndhurst. Residents who meet income limits set by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services are eligible to receive food once per calendar month. The state limits are set at 200% of the federal poverty level.

A current copy of the income limits is posted at the pantry. A PDF version is available at greaterclevelandfoodbank.org under the “Am I eligible to receive food assistance?” tab.

 
 

  • Mondays (4-6 pm)
    Tuesdays (9-11:30 am)
    Thursdays (9 am-2:30 pm)
    Fridays (9-11:30 am)

    Also open the fourth Thursday of each month from 4:30-6 pm to coincide with a community dinner sponsored by Disciples Christian Church.

    (EXCEPTION: We are open the 3rd Thursday every November, and closed on Thanksgiving. We may also be open the 3rd Thursday in December instead of the 4th Thursday, depending on when Christmas falls. Check the "Holiday Hours" section.)

  • Heights Emergency Food Center will be closed on the following holidays in 2024:

    Eclipse!! (Monday, April 8)

    Memorial Day (Monday, May 27)

    Independence Day (Thursday, July 4)

    Labor Day (Monday, September 2)

    Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 28)

    In November and December, we will be open from 4:30-6:00 pm on the 3rd Thursday of the month instead of the 4th, due to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

  • New clients must provide the following information at their first visit:
    -Name, address and phone number
    -Photo ID for the head of household
    -Birthdate for each household member
    -Proof of address for the head of household, such as a current bill or similar official correspondence (a driver’s license does not meet this requirement)

    A photo ID is required for all future visits. In addition, we require proof of address (current bill or similar official correspondence) annually to very that clients still reside in our service area.