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Central Pantry
1007 Big Bear Blvd, Columbia, MO 65202, United States
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Central Pantry
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Le
Review №1

Just good eats and great helpers in case you need it! I am truly thankful that I am able to shop there.

Ke
Review №2

Great people great selection love coming here such friendly people ☺️

Be
Review №3

Fantastic place. Very thankful for their services.

Da
Review №4

Im pleased with it and planning on going back

An
Review №5

Thank you so much, such a blessing!

ja
Review №6

A very helpful place if you need help with food. Very polite employees that will go out of there way to help you. God 🙏 bless all them

Am
Review №7

Best food pantry Ive been to.

Bi
Review №8

Everyone was very polite we got in and got our food and got right out and they give you quite a bit more than most food pantries Ive been to

sh
Review №9

Great people volunteering and helping the community

Jo
Review №10

Was very satisfied with my outcome. Got meat and vegetables.

Mi
Review №11

Thank you so much for All that you do!!

Cr
Review №12

Good food great people very friendly and helpful

Sa
Review №13

Great pantry, good variety of everything including meats n decent produce. Always a well rounded pantry with yummy USABLE food not just dried beans n peanut butter

Es
Review №14

Theres a little bit of everything;furniture,windows,doors,gallons of paint stoves light fixtures etc. The people are very welcoming.

Ru
Review №15

Its okey place when a person or family short of food... But! From time to time people needs to be monitored how much that is being taken So! Every familys get they shared...

ar
Review №16

Best food pantry around!

Mi
Review №17

I always love helping out there.

Br
Review №18

Awesome how they help the public

Te
Review №19

Very helpful for people in need of food 😃

Jo
Review №20

The new way we get food now is alot better. When we received already boxed food items, as a person with type 2 diabetes, I was unable to eat many of the items, packed in the boxes.

Me
Review №21

Very helpful thank u

Ja
Review №22

Very polite and helpful. Really help everyone out that they can. 💯

Er
Review №23

Its great helping people out. No complaints really. Facility is cleaned up and more organized. But when a family of 10(mine) comes in and we get a rock solid turkey and 1 eight pack of hot dogs come now. Im grateful for it and what I got. But 4 days to thaw the turkey? And 8 hot dogs? I took the turkey back in and on my way Shawn came out with a bag of chicken legs and 5lbs of hamburger. I didnt complain. I simple asked, if that was appropriate? To ensure my big family was getting its ration! As I had seen others get more before me with less members. So, no complaint! But maybe make sure families are getting adequate amount of essential meats. Thank you Food Bank! Sincerely!

St
Review №24

Great place to go when times are hard and your in need of food.

Lu
Review №25

The dedicated staff are wonderful people and anyone that can give in this time of need please do so. I have been raising and bringing as much fresh produce as I can to help out this season.

Ja
Review №26

In the last few months its changed. Not much food. Mostly beans more beans and beans you never heard of. Food pantry or is it a soup kitchen ? Thank goodness stores donate vegtables otherwise it would be empty. It was one of the best now its one of the WORST. When same items on shelves for 3 months that should say something.

De
Review №27

Thanks for everything. Much appreciated!

Sc
Review №28

Awesome 😎👍

Br
Review №29

This place is poorly ran! There is no way in h$#& that people should be walking around with shopping carts as if this is a grocery store! This is not a grocery store this is a food bank. And I’m talking about ten or more people walking around with shopping carts in this little small facility! So if you are in a wheelchair, you will be stuck in traffic trying to maneuver around all these shopping carts. Also the produce is rotten. And they never have nothing to drink. It’s a good place to go if you have a sweet tooth or need some bread or if you want some rotten produce. Also, next time I go, (if I ever go back) I’ll be sure to wipe my face down. Because everyone just stares as if there is something on my face that should not be.

Ma
Review №30

A great place with an excellent staff that is helpful, courteous, and treat you with respect. Respect, that is very important. Also has a good selection of available items that does help stretch your food budget. Thank-You to all involved with helping the community.

Ju
Review №31

The give u good food

St
Review №32

I cant believe I never came here sooner. The staff makes you feel welcome, and the food is surprisingly fresh and good! Protip: come in the middle of the month to beat the crowd, and you will be in and out in 20 minutes or less! Expect your first visit to take a little longer though.

Li
Review №33

They are very helpful when you need food.

Ja
Review №34

Glad they were open

Ir
Review №35

I enjoy this place. They are extremely helpful and friendly. This is a great service to the residents of Columbia. They provide healthy options for food in helping families to afford the more healthier options.

De
Review №36

Went there to shop for the month. They have really changed how they do things these days. Things look much much better then before. Its much cleaner and the run a different system now that make things run a whole lot smoother. U can b happy about going now with a 😃 on your face.

An
Review №37

Staff works very hard to provide for many people. There is always a variety of boxed and canned goods and sometimes kitchen or personal hygiene products. They offer excellent seasonal produce and variety of dairy products. This place is a huge blessing and very much appreciated!!!

Ap
Review №38

Wait time was horrendous due to Corona but they give out a huge amount of foodstuffs.

Je
Review №39

Its open, but they do need better and more nutrition and freasher .A grown man cant live on the amount of protein they give for one person .

Sh
Review №40

The Central Pantry feeds a large group of Columbia residents. I appreciated their help when I needed it and I volunteer my time and money to help the central pantry and the food bank to give back.

De
Review №41

I am very thankful that I have this place as a resource. Being a disabled Veteran, it helps out so much! I cant eat canned foods, so being able to get the fresh vetables and fruit really help with sticking to my heart diet. Thank you. ( disappointed when the fruit is molded sometimes tho.)Thank you to all that volunteer and work there. I appreciate it so much!

Sa
Review №42

Yes, you have to wait for your number to be called. No not normally do they have a lot to offer but it does help cut down on using food stamps/money to get food for your family. I also seen in January 2018 they will no longer be open on Mondays. Dont know why, just know thats what the note said last time I was there. Isnt a bad place to get food, but,like I said, not always do they have a lot to offer. You have to get as much as they say you can, (theres paper that says how much you can get per item, per family, etc.) Good place for food.

Tr
Review №43

Have went with a friend and the kids and we are lucky to have this facility in our community.The positive goodwill shared by this place is humbling and heartwarming to see.

Le
Review №44

For see to old ladies going at but the food pantry is amazing they have helped in so many ways I just wish donated food could be less sugar more nutrients but I appreciate It no matter what. the staff is great! the volunteer also!

Lo
Review №45

Great place. Thank you

Jo
Review №46

Very good place if your in need of assistance with food. Awesome people working and running the pantry i believe they are a blessing to all who go there

Ja
Review №47

Ty to the Armed Forces handing food out today! Your service is greatly appreciated.

kr
Review №48

Every time I go there the shelves are stocked wit the same useless item....no variety. The produce is nearly rotten. Its a shame that they cant get better quality and variety food items for a population that needs healthier food choices

Na
Review №49

Revamped inside looks nice an new number system more effective

Li
Review №50

I am so grateful for this place...It is a blessing to have this resource...The produce was on point today...

Ch
Review №51

Good folks doing good things youre good people giving people a hand up not a handout

He
Review №52

Beware of any fresh produce. Recently had a food recall from one of their donors

co
Review №53

Great experience

Mi
Review №54

Its a good place for helping you when things on a tight budget.

Mi
Review №55

People are friendly we were late and they still let us shop. Great group of people who are there to help. And quality produce ad well.

Al
Review №56

Friendly staff...a good place to go get free food

De
Review №57

This facility helps feed so many hungry people. It is a blessing to those who dont have enough to eat or the elderly with a limited budget. Staff are friendly and though the food varies it does what its mission implies.

Ga
Review №58

Staff very prompt and thorough.

Mi
Review №59

Great place for those in need

We
Review №60

As a person with disabilities and lower-income the Central Food Pantry has been a huge help to our family.Not only do we partake with the monthly assistance for food from the food pantry but my family does try to help give that to the food pantry through local food drives with our church. And when you are in need and do not qualify for any other type of financial public assistance in regards to feeding your family this place is vital to the local community.Unfortunately the parking is a little Dreadful in that it is on a downward slope and how does a person with disabilities is difficult to manage a cart with groceries and not have it be a runaway cart as youre trying to get it to your . Its more of a safety issue really for myself and other drivers coming in and out of the parking lot. other inconvenience I would register is the take a number and register in one at a time to go to the food pantry to obtain your groceries and only because there is only one person that checks people in and the wait time can be a little horrendous when you have other obligations that have to be fulfilled as well.

Ca
Review №61

Great place to get food but again it seems that here too not all clients are tteated thr same.

St
Review №62

Ive never been inside cause I dont qualify, but take my brother here once a month to stock up on food & essentials. What they have is usually donated by area stores and restaurants that they cant sell. What dairy and produce they provide is near the expiration date.

Co
Review №63

Can get food here 1 a month. Great staffing

El
Review №64

All the volunteers and organizers are great! Everyone tries to make shopping here a breeze! We appreciate you all!

Ba
Review №65

So very helpful and a wonderful staff on hand.

Ad
Review №66

Employees can stand to be a little bit more friendly

Ba
Review №67

Help for all who need it and a great place to volunteer.

Sh
Review №68

Love Sean and all the volunteers also, they r great ppl!

hr
Review №69

I take the family next door to me up there and from what Ive seen they are always treated with dignity and always get enough food to feed their kids.

ke
Review №70

Great selection and lots of food very kind and helpful staff love coming 😀here

De
Review №71

Amazing friendly staff! Wonderful selection. Short waiting time.

An
Review №72

Great for struggling families they provide variety of good food

Ro
Review №73

Alot of nice people volenteer their service here and they have good produce to give away everyday

Sa
Review №74

Always helps in my time of need :)

Je
Review №75

It was good met a girl from our town

Jo
Review №76

Everyone was pleasant and helpful. The fresh produce is amazing

Eu
Review №77

I enjoyed working there...serves a lot of people.

Sh
Review №78

Very helpful..low income can go once month and theirs a share room for everyday😍😍😍

Er
Review №79

I normally have a good experience at the pantry. However there is none person who works there that does not like their job and it shows. To me it seems they would be happier moving on to some where else.

Le
Review №80

Just brought a friend in need, but she was thrilled with all the fresh produce

Ja
Review №81

We were hungry and now we are not. Love the produce. Very grateful and thankful.

MS
Review №82

Great community service project for the people in need staff kind and thoughtful

Ha
Review №83

Too small. Needs better waiting area.

Fr
Review №84

Lovely staff, food is standard, and decent for the most part. However, a lot of the food tends to be expired, and quality is compromised being past its sell by date, is stale. Produce like tomatoes and peppers, potatoes, strawberries offered can at times, be rotten, moldy, and stinky! Many times the food is quite good, just be on the lookout for deteriorated and expired foods.

Sh
Review №85

It was busy but things moved quickly and there was a good selection.

7S
Review №86

Everyone is very friendly Anna helpful and is one of the best pantries Ive ever gone to

Je
Review №87

Long lines at the first of the month, but they move pretty quickly. Staff is mostly friendly. Im thankful for their services.

Jo
Review №88

Great place. They help you with Food

To
Review №89

This pantry is wonderful there shouldnt be a hungry soul in this city because of this pantry I thank God for this pantry

MM
Review №90

They have an ass hole manager and co-manager. He helps the women only, not guys. Am sure that his wife will punch his face if she knows that he behave like that

Ch
Review №91

Amazing and the workers,volunteers are awesome.God Bless Ty.

Am
Review №92

I love the food pantry Im on disability but make a tiny bit over so I dont qualify for food stamps I appreciate the pantry and all the workers and volunteersThanks so muchAmy Amerson

GR
Review №93

Caring ppl there to help the poor

Mu
Review №94

Thank u food pantry god bless u Guys down for this whole community u appreciate u guys a lot

je
Review №95

Excellent service

Ma
Review №96

If youve never been before, I highly recommend it. This is a wonderful resource to many, many families and you walk away with some amazing things every time!

La
Review №97

Were so lucky to have such a great pantry here in columbia!!

Ch
Review №98

Friendly workers and they have a lot to offer all different varieties and.name brands

Ma
Review №99

The staff is super helpful and very kind.

Li
Review №100

Great food! Best workers and volunteers!

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  • Address:1007 Big Bear Blvd, Columbia, MO 65202, United States
  • Site:https://sharefoodbringhope.org/central-pantry-boone-county
  • Phone:+1 573-874-7848
Categories
  • Grocery store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–4PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–4PM
  • Wednesday: