Nourishing community. Challenging poverty.
Collectively,
We Grow Stronger
PROGRAMS
The Market at CAIN
The Market is a choice food pantry that is open to all zip codes in the Greater Cincinnati area. Learn how to join the line by clicking above.
Poverty Liberation Collective
Poverty Liberation Collective (PLC) is a group of community members who all have lived experience in poverty that work together to identify and address issues that impoverished individuals and families face in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Annette’s House
Annette’s House is next to The Market on CAIN’s campus and is home to many meal preparations, cooking classes, health clinics, support group meetings, and more. The purpose of Annette’s House is to provide connect our community through services and activities.
Strategic Partnerships
CAIN’s mission is food first, although we recognize that many systemic issues cause barriers for people living in poverty. Through partnerships with other agencies, CAIN is able to bring services to our guests mitigating challenges such as time and transportation.
What the community has to say about CAIN…
CAIN’s staff and volunteers don’t shy away from the ups and downs of building a strong community. They center those of us who know food insecurity and poverty firsthand. From connecting folks to social services to teaming up with the library for books and craft kits, they do their best to provide support for the whole person. CAIN’s support is genuine, not paternalistic, and rooted in compassion and justice.
― CAIN guest
Through the challenges of language barriers, I was able to see more of the immigrant perspective. Their ability to overcome such hardships inspired me to look beyond the day-to-day issues I faced. What made me unhappy about life was what they came to this country seeking. From this, I have learned to not take things for granted and it opened my eyes to other perspectives.
― Addison, CAIN volunteer
2024 at a glance
15,775
pantry visits, which resulted in 820,199 pounds of food being distributed to 2,611 households. That is 18% more food distributed than last year!
$11,952
in rent and utility assistance, reducing the risk of homelessness for 20 households. We also provided $3,217 in gift card assistance to buy things like food, medicine, and clothes.
$10,382
in transportation assistance, helping over 450 people get home with their groceries. That’s almost double from last year!
Land Acknowledgement
CAIN acknowledges that our community in Cincinnati, Ohio, is located on the traditional and stolen territories of several Indigenous nations including the Myaamia (Miami), Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee), and Wahzhazhe Maⁿzhaⁿ (Osage) peoples.
The United States has violated all of the over 500 treaties with Native American nations, including the local Treaty of Greenville of 1795, which was intended to establish a boundary but was not upheld, leading to further displacement and conflict.
We recognize this history and its ongoing impact on Indigenous peoples. We encourage reflection on the significance of this land, support for Indigenous-led initiatives, and solidarity with Native nations. The resilience and strength of Indigenous communities against colonization is a testament to their enduring spirit.
For those seeking to learn more and support Indigenous peoples in Cincinnati, we recommend connecting with the Urban Native Collective.
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