Neighborhood Services, Inc Food Pantry

10/21/2026

NSI will be closed on Sunday, October 25th for an offsite event.

10/21/2026

🎃🧡 A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY! 🧡🎃

What a day! 🍂🙌 Our community showed up in a BIG way, and we couldn’t be more grateful!

Together, we raised approximately $500, collected food donations, and gathered dozens of pumpkins to help support individuals and families experiencing food insecurity right here in our local ZIP codes! 🧡🎃

A HUGE shoutout to Whetstone High School’s Key Club for joining us and bringing the smiles with face painting! 🎨

We also want to extend a special THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors Buckeye Donuts Northwest Title David Arocho - NFM Lending Inn-Town Homes & Apartments Nordine and Associates, General Contractors Southeast Healthcare Neighborhood Services, Inc Food Pantry who helped make this event possible through their generosity and support. We couldn’t do it without you! ❤️ And a heartfelt thank-you to Southeast Healthcare for generously allowing us to use your building to host this event and bring our community together.

To everyone who stopped by, donated, volunteered, and helped spread the word — THANK YOU! Your generosity helped make this event a success, and we’re so proud of what we were able to accomplish together. 🧡🍂

Thank you for helping us make a difference in the community we’re proud to call home! ❤️🎃

10/21/2026

What is one way you can help your neighbor? 🤝

Acts of service, a kind smile — there are many ways we can help our neighbors and support our community.

The Giving Machine Initiative is another way you can give back! Follow along to see what unique items will be available for each charity.

10/21/2026

10/19/2026

🌟 A Special Thank You to Our Presenting Sponsor, Morgan Stanley!

Their generous support helps make this event possible and strengthens NSI's mission to provide food and material assistance to neighbors across Central Ohio.

We're grateful for partners like Morgan Stanley who invest in our community and help make a meaningful difference in the lives of families facing hunger.

Thank you, Morgan Stanley, for helping us Fight Hunger.🍽 ❤️

10/19/2026

Meet Our Bartender, Sean Miller! 🍸 What's a great evening without great drinks? We're excited to have Sean back for the 16th Annual Dishin' for Hunger!

A longtime Columbus bartender, Sean brings experience crafting cocktails at local favorites ranging from classic cocktail spots like Curio to modern lounges like The Lion. He's also been part of the teams at beloved Columbus restaurants, including Commune and Chapman’s.

We're looking forward to raising a glass with Sean at The Kitchen! 🥂

10/16/2026

Meet Chef Dustin! 👨‍🍳 We want to welcome Dustin Boninsegna to the Dishin' for Hunger chef lineup!

Dustin is the Executive Chef at The Kitchen. After teaching Earth and Life Science in Dayton, he moved to Columbus in 2017 and found his way into the culinary world, becoming Executive Chef in 2020.

He's skilled in a variety of culinary styles, but ice cream holds a special place in his kitchen! 🍦 We can't wait to see what he brings to the table!

10/13/2026

Welcome Back, Chef Ben! 👨‍🍳 We're excited to welcome back Ben Flores to the lineup for the 16th Annual Dishin' for Hunger!

An Alabama native who now calls Columbus home, Ben brings a flavorful blend of Italian-American, Mexican-American, and Gulf Coast Southern influences to his cooking. After working with the James Beard-nominated team at Chapman’s Eat Market, he now shares his expertise as a Culinary Instructor at The Ohio State University, helping train the next generation of hospitality professionals.

We're thrilled to have Ben back for another year of incredible food and community impact!

🎉 Dishin' for Hunger is officially SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone who secured their tickets. We can't wait to gather for an unforgettable evening supporting NSI and our neighbors across Central Ohio.

10/09/2026

🍂 Our Annual Pumpkin Giveaway is BACK! 🎃

Join Hiss Jackson Advantage team for a fun fall tradition that gives back to our Central Columbus community!

📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Southeast Healthcare, 3770 N High St.

Stop by, pick up a FREE pumpkin, and help support the Neighborhood Services, Inc Food Pantry 🧡

To receive your pumpkin, simply bring a non-perishable food item or monetary donation to benefit local families in need.

🎃 FREE PUMPKIN + SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS = A WIN-WIN!

Plus, scan the QR code on the flyer to enter for a door prize at the event!

We’re so grateful to our wonderful sponsors for helping make this tradition possible: Nordine and Associates, General Contractors Buckeye Donuts David Arocho - NFM Lending Northwest Title Inn-Town Homes & Apartments Southeast Healthcare

We hope to see you there!