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Client Requirements

• Head of household should have a picture ID showing proof of residence in Greene County. 

• All household members, living at the same address, must be listed with their income.

• Households must meet income guidelines as established by the ODJFS (Ohio Department of Job and Family Services) to receive food assistance.

• If you are unable to appear in person, you must fill out a Proxy form and a Federal and State funded Food Programs Eligibility to Take Home Food form. Send both forms and your picture ID with the person who is picking up for you. If you need a form, you can pick them up at the pantry, call us at 937-372-8411, or contact gcfp@gcfp.org.

• Due to product availability clientele may return once every 4 weeks.

• You must live in Greene County and live in the following zip codes:

  • Xenia (45385): Major residential hub.

  • Beavercreek/Dayton (45430, 45431, 45432, 45434, 45440): Suburban areas near Dayton.

  • Fairborn (45324): Large city code.

  • Yellow Springs (45387): Village, home to Antioch College.

  • Cedarville (45314): Home to Cedarville University.

  • Jamestown (45335): Rural town.

  • Spring Valley (45370): Small community.

  • Wright-Patterson AFB (45433): Military base.

  • Bellbrook (45305): City south of Dayton.

  • Clifton (45316): Small village.

  • Other Greene County residents living in the following zip codes

    • 45068, 45169 , 45301, 45307, 45368, 45384, 45424, 45435, 45458, 454459

• During check-in, clients must sign to confirm they qualify for food assistance as defined by the guidelines set forth by the ODJFS

Getting Food at the Pantry

What to expect on your first visit to the pantry

• Come inside and register. Please bring your id that shows your name and current address.

• Income and additional information will be requested for members of your household.

What to expect on return visits to the pantry

• You will be asked for identification and if you still meet the income requirements.

• You will be asked to update information captured in your record if anything changes.

All visits

• You will receive a number for service based on check-in time.

• You will also receive a card noting next eligible shopping date. Note that based on product availability, you are eligible to shop every 4 weeks.

• You may be asked to wait outside depending on the number of people in queue.

• When your number is called, you will be assigned a shopper to assist with your choices.

• If additional help is needed, please ask any of the volunteers

Essentials Provided

Clients are able to choose

• • Dry Goods

  • Frozen meat

  • Fresh produce 

  • Bread 

  • Canned food 

  • Dairy products

  • Desserts

  • Miscellaneous food items as available

  • Personal hygiene products as available

  • Dog/cat food as available

Inclement Weather Policy

New Closing Policy - Effective 2/4/2026

Greene County FISH Pantry will be closed when Greene County declares a Level 2 or Level 3 Emergency.

Closure will be posted on our Facebook page and this website as well as our phone message.

Yearly Closures

The pantry is closed on the following holidays:

2026 Closures:

• Memorial Day: Monday, May 25

• Labor Day: Monday, September 7

• Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 26

• Year End Closure 2026: Friday, December 18 - Thursday, December 31

2027 Closures:

• Year End Closure 2026: Friday, January 1 - Sunday, January 3