Who We Are
Common Ground Free Store Ministries was founded by a group of people from William Street United Methodist Church in Delaware, Ohio, who regularly served at The United Methodist Free Store in Columbus, Ohio, and Good Works, in Athens County, Ohio, and felt God leading them to provide for people in need in their own community. Through their faithful prayers and obedience to God’s calling, Common Ground Free Store opened its doors in September 2006. Since then, the ministry has continued to grow, now serving over 5,500 needy families. The store operates with three full-time and nine part-time staff and a volunteer base of over 1,800. Each time the store is open, 16-20 volunteers provide food and assist families as they shop. An average of 50-75 families or around 100 individuals are welcomed and served each day the store is open. Churches, businesses, organizations, and individuals in the community partner with the Common Ground Free Store. All funding comes from individual donations, grants, and fundraisers.
What We Do
Common Ground Free Store's mission is to share God’s love with all through tangible acts of kindness, providing basic needs, and cultivating a culture of acceptance, compassion, and dignity.
For information on volunteering, food signups, and/or donating, visit https://commongroundfreestore.org/how-to-help/#content_6bd0036256f37de1272d3e1855f5b0e8_item_14946675
