Food Pantry

During this difficult time of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Berea Community Outreach Pantry is still open and in need of donations. If you would like to donate, please click on the donate button below.

The Berea Community Outreach Food Pantry is in need of your help collecting food items to help our residents. We have the ability to keep perishable and nonperishable items. The pantry has a commercial refrigerator and freezer to keep these items fresh. Some examples of items we always need are:

• Meat, vegetables, fruit, cheese, milk and eggs
• Toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, dish soap and all toiletries

We can always use canned goods such as chicken, tuna, soup, fruit, etc. Boxed meals, kids snacks, peanut butter and jelly are also popular items.

Food Drop-off Locations:

Food Pantry
535 Wyleswood Drive
Berea, OH 44017

Berea Recreation Center
451 Front Street
Berea, OH 44017

Little Food Pantries: Two small self serve food boxes located behind City Hall (11 Berea Commons) and at People’s Community Church (631 N. Rocky River Drive) are designed for people to "Take What They Need and Give What They Can". Ready-to-eat meals are ideal, but all donations are appreciated.

Once your donations are received, the Berea Community Outreach will send you a tax deductible form.

If You Are In Need

The pantry is open every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. We provide individuals and families in need with food, toiletries and household goods once every month. Please contact 440-826-4891 or bco@cityofberea.org for eligibility details and an application. 

Christmas Gifts

If you would like to support a local child this holiday season by fulfilling their Christmas wish list please contact Berea Community Outreach at 440-826-4891 or bco@cityofberea.org. You can also fill out this Holiday Sponsorship Form and mail it back to 535 Wyleswood Drive, Berea, OH 44017.

Monthly Recipe

The Berea Community Outreach Food Pantry would like to help you and your family to eat healthy!

On a monthly basis JoAnn Airaghi, dietitian, and Sue Manner, retired Home Economics teacher, both volunteer at the Berea Community Outreach Food Pantry and will share healthy recipes via Facebook.

JoAnn and Sue consult with our clients on a weekly basis to help them make healthier choices. See below for the current recipes of the month:

Recipes Children can Help Cook