For residents in and around Bedford— including Bedford Heights, Oakwood Village, Walton Hills, Maple Heights, Garfield Heights, Warrensville Heights, Highland Hills, Solon, and Shaker Heights— there are several nearby food pantries and community assistance centers available throughout the month. Below is a guide to local options, including mobile pantry locations.
In Bedford (44146)
City of Bedford Parks & Recreation Department – Ellenwood Center
124 Ellenwood Ave., Bedford · 440-735-6570 · bedfordoh.gov/food-pantry-program
Typically the last Friday of each month (earlier in November and December before holidays).
Pre-registration required by the 15th of each month; application must include proof of residency and income.
CCPL – Bedford Branch (Kids Café)
70 Columbus Rd, Bedford · Mon–Fri, 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. · Ages 18 & under can receive a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Center Road Church of Christ Pantry
264 Center Rd, Bedford · 4th Sat, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. · 440-252-7090
Fellowship Church of God
24821 Columbus Rd, Bedford · 2nd & 4th Sat, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. · 216-773-4922
Hope United Methodist Church – Fr. Dan’s Pantry
79 Center Rd, Bedford · 1st Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (with brunch); 3rd Wed, 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. (with meal); 4th Fri, 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. (closed the Friday after Thanksgiving) · 440-679-0623
Light of Hearts Villa
283 Union St., Bedford · 440-232-1991 · lightofheartsvilla.org
Food Pantry Hours: Mon, Tue & Thu 9 a.m.–3 p.m. · For seniors ages 60+.
Bedford Heights / Highland Hills / Warrensville Heights / Oakwood Village
City of Bedford Heights – Pavilion
5615 Perkins Rd, Bedford Heights · 2nd & 4th Sat, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. · 440-786-3200 ext. 361
Mt. Zion Fellowship Church
4265 Northfield Rd, Highland Hills · 2nd & 4th Sat, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. · 216-292-3131
Mount Zion of Oakwood Village
One Mt. Zion Circle, Oakwood Village · 440-232-2645
Upcoming pantries: Nov 16 & Nov 23, 1 p.m.–3 p.m.
Word Church
18909 S Miles Rd, Warrensville Heights · 2nd & 4th Sat, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. · 216-332-9673
Manna Food From Heaven Ministries
18909 S Miles Rd, Cleveland (Warrensville Heights area) · 2nd & 4th Sat, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. · 216-509-7960
Lee Seville Miles Hunger Center
16718 Miles Ave, Cleveland · Tue & Thu, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. · 216-752-9384
Harvard Community Service Center
18240 Harvard Ave, Cleveland · Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. · 216-491-3318
Bridge of Hope Center
3949 Lee Rd, Cleveland · 2nd & 4th Sat, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. · 216-320-7172
South East Clergy Hunger Center – South Haven UCC
415 Northfield Rd., Bedford Heights · 440-232-5115 · southhavenucc.org/hungercenter
Serves residents of Bedford, Bedford Heights, Warrensville Heights, Oakwood, Solon, Garfield Heights, and Highland Heights.
Located in the church basement with separate entrance from the parking lot.
Proof of address, income, household members, and photo ID required.
Hours: Thu 9 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
South East Clergy Meals on Wheels – South Haven UCC
415 Northfield Rd., Bedford Heights · 440-439-0302 · seclergymealsonwheels.org
Hot meals delivered Mon–Fri with a bonus weekend meal. Volunteer routes begin at 11 a.m. and typically take about 1½ hours.
Maple Heights / Garfield Heights (5–10 minutes away)
Citadel of Faith Ministries
5250 Arch St, Maple Heights · 2nd & 4th Sat, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. · 216-702-3141
Maple Heights Pantry
17100 Broadway Ave, Maple Heights · Tue & Thu, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. · 216-365-2842
Maple Heights Senior Development, Inc.
16029 Maple Park Dr, Maple Heights · Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. · 216-587-9049
Rock Community Church
9403 Garfield Blvd, Garfield Heights · 2nd & 4th Sat, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. · 216-429-2636
CCPL – Garfield Heights Branch (Mobile Pantry)
5409 Turney Rd, Cleveland · 1st & 3rd Tue, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. · 216-475-8178
CCPL – Maple Heights Branch (Mobile Pantry)
5225 Library Ln, Maple Heights · 2nd & 4th Wed, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. · 216-475-5000
Nearby East Suburbs (within 15 minutes)
University United Methodist Church
3611 Lee Rd, Shaker Heights · 2nd & 4th Sat, 9 a.m.–11 a.m. · 216-921-5757
City of Solon Dept. of Senior Services
35000 Portz Pkwy, Solon · Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. · 440-349-6363
CCPL – Warrensville Heights Branch (Mobile Pantry)
4415 Northfield Rd, Cleveland · 2nd & 4th Tue, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. · 216-464-5280
A Bit Farther (Still a Short Drive)
Chagrin Falls Park Community Center
7060 Woodland Ave, Chagrin Falls · Thu, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. · 440-247-6030
Note: Food assistance hours and eligibility requirements can vary, especially around holidays or due to changing community needs.
Disclaimer: Information in this list is provided as a community resource and may change without notice. Hours, addresses, and availability may not be accurate at all times. Please contact each food pantry or organization directly to confirm details before visiting.
Updated on 11/8/2025 for Hope United Methodist Church – Fr. Dan’s Pantry.
Updated on 11/10/2025 to remove Bedford Library Mobile Pantry, ended in September. Kids Cafe information added. Light of Hearts Villa information added. Center Road Church of Christ Pantry information updated. City of Bedford Parks & Recreation Department – Ellenwood Center information added. Mount Zion of Oakwood Village information added. South East Clergy Hunger Center – South Haven UCC information added. South East Clergy Meals on Wheels – South Haven UCC information added.
