Westside Food Ministries

Serving Those in Need

Community Meal - Drive Through

Drive Up, Take Out Only – Until Supplies Run Out
27650 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake OH 44145
A free community meal is offered the 4th Wednesday of each month. Currently the community meal is a Drive Up, Take Out Only / Until Supplies Run Out.
For more information about the meal call 440-440-871-3088 ext. 6

Those arriving for a meal should enter the  parking lot off of Center Ridge Rd., follow signs, and drive to the kitchen door at the back of the church. Volunteers wearing masks and gloves will bring the meal to your car. Exit to Glenmore Dr.

Wednesday, September 27th from 5:30 – 6:15 pm
Menu: Meatloaf, Cheesy Potatoes, Broccoli, Salad, Rolls, Dessert

Near West Side Food Pantry Delivery Only

Provides doorstep delivery of food bags the 2nd and last Wednesday of the month service a specific area on the near west side of Cleveland. Call to register at 440-440-871-3088 ext. 6.

LGBT Center Food Pantry - Walk In

6705 Detroit Ave., Cleveland OH 44102
1st Friday of the month11am – 1pm. All are welcome! Register on arrival. Please bring ID

Westlake UMC Food Pantry Drive Through

27650 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake OH 44145
3rd Saturday of the month from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Must be Cuyahoga County resident. Register on arrival. Income Eligible – Please bring ID.

Food Pantry Update.....

  • We now have five food pantries:
  • delivery to the near westside of Cleveland on the 2nd and 4th Monday or Wednesday (depending on address) of the month
  • a walk-in pantry at the LGBT Center in Gordon Square on the first Friday of the month from 11:00-1:00 pm
  • a drive-up pantry at Westlake UMC on the third Saturday of the month from 9:00-11:00 am for Cuyahoga County residents who are income eligible
  • a pantry in a senior housing building located at W70th on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 10 am serving 50 clients
  • a pantry in a low-income housing building on Detroit on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 10 am serving 30 clients
  • Our food pantry storage has expanded as our pantry has grown to rooms 105, 106, & 107
  • We have many dedicated volunteers to unload the Greater Cleveland Food Bank delivery truck twice a month and to bag food, now three times a month
  • We have three dedicated driving “teams” to deliver to over 90 homes twice a month to zip codes 44102 & 44111 (east of West 117th)
  • We have dedicated volunteers who work “behind the scenes” ordering the food, calling our clients, and inputting the monthly data and statistics
  • We purchase the majority of food from the Greater Cleveland Food Bank for $2,000-3,000 a month and receive donations from our congregation
  • We are supported by your donations to WUMC Food Ministry, a generous grant from the Community West Foundation, and grants from the Greater Cleveland Food Bank

Call 440/871-3088 ext 6 for more information foodministry@westlakeumc.org to volunteer with bagging or delivery. Many thanks to all who have supported this very important ministry.