The mission of Hilliard Food Pantry is simple - improve the well-being of our community by providing food and support. Founded over 55 years ago, it has been funded entirely from contributions of individuals, businesses and organizations.

About the Pantry

The Hilliard Food Pantry is operated by the Hilliard Community Assistance Council (HCAC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It is managed by a volunteer board of not more than eleven members. There is one full-time employee for the pantry. The city has leased space to the pantry for over 50 years. Currently the food pantry shares a building with the Hilliard Arts Council. The space we currently occupy has been committed to that organization. Therefore, completion of a $197,250 Capital Campaign is being undertaken to fund a permanent home for the Hilliard Food Pantry.  ​

History of the Hilliard Food Pantry

The organization formed in 1960 and incorporated in 1963. The original name was the Hilliard Community Welfare Council.  Support came entirely from contributions from individuals and organizations, door to door solicitation and the major fundraiser of the time was an annual skating party. For many years the pantry was housed in what used to be the "Old Jail" in Downtown Hilliard.

Where does the food come from?

The majority of the food, perishable and non-perishable comes from Mid-Ohio Foodbank or one of its sources. Very important to the pantry is retail pickup. We pick up from Aldi, GFS, Big Lots, Giant Eagle, Target and Kroger. These donations are perishable foods such as produce and meat. Food is also donated from the restaurants, Little Caesars and Dickeys BBQ Pit. Non-perishable food is received from individual donations and the many food drives that run throughout the year.

Where do funds come from?