The Open Door Food Pantry

The Open Door Food Pantry A choice food pantry that operates in the heart of the southeast side of Hamilton. We serve thousands of people every month.

We also have clothing items available for $5 per bag.

Our director, Bethany, knows how difficult it can be to shop with kids, so she created this new Kids Zone to help make s...
03/23/2026

Our director, Bethany, knows how difficult it can be to shop with kids, so she created this new Kids Zone to help make shopping at Open Door Food Pantry an enjoyable experience for all ages! The space contains gently-used books, toys, and a sitting area. We have more books coming tomorrow, including Spanish language books! Thank you for leading this, Bethany - we are excited to see this space grow!
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Nuestra directora, Bethany, sabe lo difícil que puede resultar ir de compras con niños; por eso, ha creado esta nueva «Zona Infantil» para ayudar a que la experiencia de comprar en Open Door Food Pantry sea agradable para todas las edades. Este espacio cuenta con libros y juguetes en buen estado, así como con una zona de asientos. ¡Mañana recibiremos más libros, incluidos algunos en español! Gracias por liderar esta iniciativa, Bethany; ¡nos entusiasma ver crecer este espacio!

GREEN fruits and vegetables are a great way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this week - and we are so excited to have the...
03/16/2026

GREEN fruits and vegetables are a great way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this week - and we are so excited to have them for you!! Be sure to get some delicious avocados while supplies last to make this authentic guacamole recipe for you and the whole family!

2 ripe avocados
1/4 onion finely chopped
1 jalapeno finely chopped (optional)
1/4 cup Cilantro finely chopped
1-2 teaspoons of lime juice
salt to taste
1-2 tomato finely chopped

Instructions
Peel the avocado and remove the core.
Mash the avocado in a molcajete until it reaches your desired consistency
Add the onion, jalapeno, cilantro and tomato and mix well.
Add lime juice and salt to taste.

Recipe credits:
https://www.mylatinatable.com/wprm_print/homemade-mexican-guacamole-recipe
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Las frutas y verduras verdes son una excelente manera de celebrar el Día de San Patricio esta semana, ¡y nos entusiasma mucho tenerlas disponibles para ustedes! ¡Asegúrense de llevarse unos deliciosos aguacates —mientras duren las existencias— para preparar esta auténtica receta de guacamole para ustedes y toda la familia!

2 aguacates maduros
1/4 de cebolla finamente picada
1 chile jalapeño finamente picado (opcional)
1/4 de taza de cilantro finamente picado
1-2 cucharaditas de jugo de lima
Sal al gusto
1-2 tomates finamente picados

Instrucciones
Pela los aguacates y retira el hueso.
Machaca los aguacates en un molcajete hasta alcanzar la consistencia deseada.
Agrega la cebolla, el jalapeño, el cilantro y el tomate, y mezcla bien.
Añade el jugo de lima y la sal al gusto.

Créditos de la receta:
https://www.mylatinatable.com/wprm_print/homemade-mexican-guacamole-recipe

Mission Monday is a reminder of why we do this work.At the pantry, our mission is simple: to make sure every neighbor wh...
03/09/2026

Mission Monday is a reminder of why we do this work.
At the pantry, our mission is simple: to make sure every neighbor who walks through our doors is met with nourishing food, kindness, and dignity.

Together, we’re building a community where no one has to face hard times alone. Thank you to every volunteer, donor, and supporter who helps bring this mission to life every week.



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Lunes de Misión 💛

El Lunes de Misión es un recordatorio de por qué hacemos este trabajo.
En la despensa, nuestra misión es simple: asegurar que cada vecino que cruza nuestras puertas sea recibido con alimentos nutritivos, amabilidad y dignidad.

Juntos estamos construyendo una comunidad donde nadie tiene que enfrentar tiempos difíciles solo. Gracias a cada voluntario, donante y colaborador que ayuda a hacer posible esta misión cada semana.

Our friends at Shared Harvest have created a survey to learn about your experience getting food and food assistance with...
03/03/2026

Our friends at Shared Harvest have created a survey to learn about your experience getting food and food assistance within your community. We invite you to complete this survey to share your experiences and help strengthen Shared Harvest’s impact in your community. It only takes about 10 minutes, and you’ll have the chance to enter a drawing for a Visa gift card!
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Nuestros amigos de Shared Harvest han creado una encuesta para conocer su experiencia con la obtención de alimentos y asistencia alimentaria en su comunidad. Los invitamos a completarla para compartir sus experiencias y ayudar a fortalecer el impacto de Shared Harvest en su comunidad. Solo les tomará unos 10 minutos y tendrán la oportunidad de participar en el sorteo de una tarjeta de regalo Visa.

Shared Harvest is building a bold and actionable three-year strategic plan that advances their mission to find, rescue, and distribute food to those in need across our five-county service area.

As part of this project, Shared Harvest is circulating a survey to learn about your experience getting food and food assistance within your community.

You’re invited to complete a brief survey to share your experiences and help strengthen Shared Harvest’s impact in your community. It only takes about 10 minutes, and you’ll have the chance to enter a drawing for a Visa gift card!

Take the survey (available in English + Spanish) by clicking the following links:

👉 English Survey: https://newventureadvisors.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9YsjEUdt5bSzJtQ

👉 Spanish Survey: https://newventureadvisors.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9YsjEUdt5bSzJtQ?Q_Language=ES

Our friends at Shared Harvest have created a survey to learn about your experience getting food and food assistance with...
03/02/2026

Our friends at Shared Harvest have created a survey to learn about your experience getting food and food assistance within your community. We invite you to complete this survey to share your experiences and help strengthen Shared Harvest’s impact in your community. It only takes about 10 minutes, and you’ll have the chance to enter a drawing for a Visa gift card!
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Nuestros amigos de Shared Harvest han creado una encuesta para conocer su experiencia con la obtención de alimentos y asistencia alimentaria en su comunidad. Los invitamos a completarla para compartir sus experiencias y ayudar a fortalecer el impacto de Shared Harvest en su comunidad. Solo les tomará unos 10 minutos y tendrán la oportunidad de participar en el sorteo de una tarjeta de regalo Visa.

Shared Harvest is building a bold and actionable three-year strategic plan that advances their mission to find, rescue, and distribute food to those in need across our five-county service area.

As part of this project, Shared Harvest is circulating a survey to learn about your experience getting food and food assistance within your community.

You’re invited to complete a brief survey to share your experiences and help strengthen Shared Harvest’s impact in your community. It only takes about 10 minutes, and you’ll have the chance to enter a drawing for a Visa gift card!

Take the survey (available in English + Spanish) by clicking the following links:

👉 English Survey: https://newventureadvisors.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9YsjEUdt5bSzJtQ

👉 Spanish Survey: https://newventureadvisors.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9YsjEUdt5bSzJtQ?Q_Language=ES

We LOVE delivery days!!!  This week's deliveries have brought us several favorites, including Dot's Pretzels, Bob Evans ...
02/17/2026

We LOVE delivery days!!! This week's deliveries have brought us several favorites, including Dot's Pretzels, Bob Evans side dishes, and BREAD! We love how the fresh bread makes the whole pantry smell warm & inviting.

We are open tomorrow 10AM - 2PM so be sure to visit before these yummy items are gone!
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¡Nos ENCANTAN los días de entrega! Esta semana nos han traído varios productos favoritos, como los Pretzels de Dot, las guarniciones de Bob Evans y ¡PAN! Nos encanta cómo el pan fresco le da a la despensa un aroma cálido y acogedor.

Mañana abrimos de 10:00 a 14:00, así que no olvides visitarnos antes de que se acaben.

02/16/2026

Happy President’s Day! We are open today until 2pm!
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¡Feliz Día del Presidente! ¡Hoy abrimos hasta las 2:00pm!

Not all heroes wear capes...Say hello and happy birthday to Joe!!!  Joe is one of our longest-running and most loyal vol...
02/10/2026

Not all heroes wear capes...

Say hello and happy birthday to Joe!!! Joe is one of our longest-running and most loyal volunteers. He makes sure our shelves are always fully stocked, our space is clean and organized, and he always has a smile for our guests and staff! We are eternally grateful for Joe's commitment to our pantry and we wish him the happiest of birthdays today!
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No todos los héroes llevan capa...

¡Saluda y feliz cumpleaños a Joe! Joe es uno de nuestros voluntarios más veteranos y leales. Se asegura de que nuestros estantes estén siempre llenos, nuestro espacio limpio y organizado, ¡y siempre tiene una sonrisa para nuestros clientes y personal! Estamos eternamente agradecidos por el compromiso de Joe con nuestra despensa y le deseamos un feliz cumpleaños.

Did you know that eggs are considered a "complete protein" because they contain sufficient amounts of all nine essential...
02/04/2026

Did you know that eggs are considered a "complete protein" because they contain sufficient amounts of all nine essential amino acids which the human body cannot produce on its own and must obtain from food? A large egg provides 6–7g of this high-quality, easily digestible protein. And we have these nutritional powerhouses for you!

Come see us today - we are open until 2pm! In addition to the eggs, we also have toilet paper and soap to help fill your carts!
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¿Sabías que los huevos se consideran una proteína completa porque contienen los nueve aminoácidos esenciales en cantidades suficientes, que el cuerpo humano no puede producir por sí solo y debe obtener de los alimentos? Un huevo grande proporciona entre 6 y 7 gramos de esta proteína de alta calidad y fácil digestión. ¡Y tenemos estos alimentos tan nutritivos para ti!

¡Visítanos hoy mismo! Abrimos hasta las 2 de la tarde. Además de huevos, también tenemos papel higiénico y jabón para que completes tu compra.

We are CLOSED today Tuesday Feb 3rd due to bad weather!!__________________________¡Hoy martes 3 de febrero estamos CERRA...
02/03/2026

We are CLOSED today Tuesday Feb 3rd due to bad weather!!
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¡Hoy martes 3 de febrero estamos CERRADOS debido al mal tiempo!

📸 Throwback Thursday to the beautiful, sunny, and warm July day when this photo was taken.  Only 51 days until spring! 🌞...
01/29/2026

📸 Throwback Thursday to the beautiful, sunny, and warm July day when this photo was taken. Only 51 days until spring! 🌞🌸🐦

In the meantime, we plan to be back open on Monday February 2 at 10am. A reminder that, f we encounter more snow this winter, our closures follow Hamilton City School District closures, so check their status before venturing to the pantry on bad weather days!

Please stay safe and warm and be sure to check on your neighbors!
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📸 Jueves de recuerdos: ¡Qué hermoso, soleado y cálido día de julio cuando se tomó esta foto! ¡Solo faltan 51 días para la primavera! 🌞🌸🐦

Mientras tanto, planeamos reabrir el lunes 2 de febrero a las 10 a. m. Les recordamos que, si hay más nevadas este invierno, cerraremos si el Distrito Escolar de la Ciudad de Hamilton cierra sus puertas, así que consulten su estado antes de venir a la despensa en días de mal tiempo.

¡Cuídense mucho, manténganse abrigados y no olviden estar pendientes de sus vecinos!

Address

800 S Front Street
Hamilton, OH
45011

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+15138683276

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