I absolutely love this food pantry. You can visit twice a month and you can receive produce, meat,…read moretoiletries, fruit, vegetables, pasta, potatoes, cereal and more! The staff are very friendly and helpful and they are always are willing to help with a smile. I really like the hours. The hours are convenient, and keep in mind the working family. For example, they have early Saturday hours, and two days during the week with one day in the morning and one day in the evening. Therefore, if you work a traditional 9 to 5 you can come after work. The lines are long though! Before COVID-19, we were able to go inside and shop. However, the Hilliard food pantry takes the pandemic very seriously and they converted to a drive-through method. You drive up, give them your information, and they load up your trunk. They do this very quickly but you will be in the line for a bit. There are some days that I come and things are very in and out, about 10 minutes. And there are other days where I'm there for almost an hour in the line. I can tell you that it's worth it. For struggling families, they do so much. Sometimes they have clothes, and shoes as well that have been donated. They even offer assistance during Thanksgiving and Christmas which includes food as well as toys. And the toys are good, they give bicycles almost every year. They also offer utility assistance once a year. The people here are just amazing. I said that already but I think I should say it again. Full disclosure here, I have pretty intense back and hip problems. One time I pulled up onto the line at the pantry, and my hip totally locked up on me. I was already in park but I couldn't lift my foot to the gas pedal. So, I was essentially holding up the line... unable to get out of the way or move forward. I called the pantry and told them the situation. Two women came out to help me! I am appreciative of what the Hilliard food pantry does for my family. Thank you!

Seems to have a wide array of items that have a quick turn around. Great "clearance section" or…read morelast chance items. Prices are appropriately marked, and for being a second hand store, it is always kept clean even with all the people in and out. It is a hit or a miss if you'll end up with anything. But that's the thrift store gamble.

Today was my first visit to Good Life. I was impressed by their selection of kids clothes. I also…read morewas pleased by their organization in the kids clothes department. However, the vibes were WAY off at checkout. The cashier ran up my things and then THREW the scanner on the table. BUT did wish me a nice day! :-)

Do not go here when Miss Chan is working. Rude manager that not only denies vouchers from the…read moreACTUAL VOA SHELTER but tells men they can't or shouldn't buy clothing meant for women. I don't care if it has flowers on it, if it fits and I like it, I'll rock it. Little homophobic. Literally sucks the air out of the room and ruins any pleasant experience that could be had. Worst time I had in a thrift store with my mother, don't ever speak to customers the way this woman has. Fix this problem.

I went here with the goal of getting a " new" purse. The selection was outstanding! Designer purses…read moreare behind the counter and more expensive but still ....maybe the tag for today will bring a discount. While there, I also checked out the yarn and as usual there was an okay supply. I don't need white acrylic yarn right now but if I did , I would've scooped all that white yarn already rolled into balls. I almost bought a brown leather purse for 4.99 and then found a snappy red leather purse for 6.99 with blue tag. That means 25% off. I love thrifting here.

My first experience with Columbus Gives Back was working with the group as a nonprofit partner. I…read morewas in need of volunteers for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, a 5K walk. The leadership was great at communicating throughout the recruitment process. At the event, all staff members who worked with the volunteers loved doing so and the volunteers had great feed back too. I've also had the pleasure of volunteering myself. I love that the group offers a variety of organizations to become involved with. The flexibility has provided me a volunteer experience that works with my schedule. The other volunteers have always been wonderful and I know I'll continue to volunteer and recommend to friends. Thanks to Columbus Gives Back!

I can't even begin to describe how much volunteering with Columbus Gives Back has changed my…read moreinvolvement in Central Ohio. I have made legitimate friendships and had meaningful volunteering experiences. Sometimes, you just need to do something for someone else and CGB is an easy way to connect to volunteering events in the Columbus area. My favorite events locations include Meals on Wheels with LifeCare Alliance and the YWCA Family Center. Not only has CGB helped me help out the community, but I've had a chance to try some amazing restaurants with the volunteers after the events. I would highly recommend volunteering with this group if you're looking to meet people and do something good in the Columbus area.

They make it absurdly hard to get a kitten. It honestly feels like they prefer the cats stay there…read moreforever rather than go to loving homes. The process was unnecessarily long, complicated, and frustrating from start to end. We were asked to fill out a form and provide an excessive amount of personal information, only for them to reach out 2 days later to schedule a meeting... which they canceled. Not once. Not twice. Three times. By the fourth attempt, we honestly should've taken that as a sign. When we finally made it to the Zoom call, we mentioned that we already have a cat, which we thought would help speed things up. Somehow, it did the opposite. We were told we had to submit our cat's vaccination records, and IF AND ONLY IF those were approved, we might be allowed to meet the kitten two weeks later, since she was in a foster home. At that point, we were done. We didn't send anything. Instead, we drove straight to the Humane Society. And what a difference. We walked in, met the most adorable kitten on the planet, petted her, filled out some basic paperwork, and were treated like normal, trustworthy people, not suspects under investigation. We walked out with our kitten in under two hours. This place was completely unserious, wildly inefficient, and a total waste of time.

From the owner: Fairytales and Tiny Tails Rescue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Central Ohio, dedicated to…read morerescuing vulnerable kittens and providing them with the love and care they deserve. Powered primarily by passionate volunteers, we offer safe foster homes, medical treatment, nourishing food, and essential supplies to ensure each kitten thrives. Our mission is to find forever families for every kitten, creating happy endings where they are cherished, loved, and part of a family for life. Through compassion, commitment, and community support, we turn their tiny tales into life changing stories.

I joined the Y this year as a commitment to my health and family. I didn't know until recently you…read morecan go to any location with your membership. This location was first on my list from my home location in Powell because I wanted to take the group fitness class here. Specifically with my favorite coach Kendra. Likes: clean and spacious facility. Dislikes: equipment seems a bit outdated in some areas and could be replaced with newer gym equipment. I do know gyms have a budget to replace equipment since I came from a small gym before this and they made room in their budget for things like this. Like: swimming area bigger for family. Dislike: restrooms seem outdated and maybe need an update soon. I hope some of my likes and dislikes helps this facility. Overall, I thought it was a nice Y facility but it has room for improvement.

I have had an amazing experience at the Y!!! The staff are amazing especially the aquatics and…read morefront desk. They are very helpful. I will be back. Lifeguards are great. I feel as though the aquatics are very well maintained and workers are well trained professionals.

I recently came back to this store to see what they had.... and man have they increased their…read morestock. They have brand new things, to true antiques. And they have amazing prices compared to other thrift stores. I ended up purchasing 4 things - a dresser, two chairs, and a coat 'tree'. An employee walks with you, marks what you want to buy, then checks you out. They will then help you load big pieces. Shout out to Seth & Wayne for being an amazing help to us on a busy weekend.

Over the years I've gotten amazing items and very good prices. But lately, I don't know who's…read morepricing items, but their costs have gone WAY up ($100 for a small, used, unlit Christmas tree?) and many collectible items are as expensive or more expensive than they are on EBay. Identical items with sometimes have a $25 price difference (the Kincade villages, some china etc). I don't think it's worth going to that part of Morse road unless they fix the price problem.

Brought a possum here for treatment and they decided to kill it. I wish I had just kept the animal…read moremyself, I had no idea they were going to do that

What a wonderful organization who helps us humans help our animal friends in times of need. When 9…read moremallard ducklings were abandoned by their parents at our condo I was worried & unsure about what the appropriate course of action would be. I called & left a voicemail which was returned promptly. Their staff person gave me detailed, specific instructions on how to best assist these cutie patooties until the morning as they were closing for the day. These instructions including information about this type of duckling & issues they encounter, appropriate shelter options & general care tips. I loaded the 9 ducklings into my car at 8:30am so that I could be there promptly when they opened at 9:00am. I rang the bell to notify them of my arrival & was greeted promptly & warmly. The staff provided me with an intake form that allowed for me to describe in detail what brought the animals there. Once that was complete I turned them over to their care where they will be receiving a medical evaluation & care. If possible they will be become part of another mallard family or they will likely be fostered. This is such a valuable service for these types of situations. I am an animal lover, so I am ever grateful for the opportunity that Ohio Wildlife Center provides to rescue those in need.

Just here to drop off. The donation area is around the back of the building, in a warehouse-looking…read moresection. Turn in just north of the main entrance, at a side street where there is a lighted crosswalk. Or make your way through the lot, back out onto the side street, and then around to the back of the building. The helpers were friendly; dropping off was easy.

Great store! Great prices! Clean and organized! Friendly…read morestaff! A lot to choose from. It is July, so there are a lot of donations this time of year!

I worked for Faith Mission as a Resident Assistant Supervisor and it was a spiritual experience and…read moreuplifting situation for myself and the people I met. I tried to make everyone that I met at the shelter feel better and valued, including the staff. At times the upper management were a lot to deal with, Mr. Williams was my supervisor; a black man, ex marine , republican, who constantly kept a frown on his face and never a friendly word to the staff. I worked in both of the men shelters, and their was always some major scandal with residents or staff that needed hands on repair and one time.... News reporting that end up evicting residents and eventually getting staff fired for alerting the news media. I wrote about these stories in my book; HEY PUDDIN! Some Things Just Don't Change by MYCHAELTODD

The staff is very rude to downright mean as can be to the "guests" at the 217 N Grant location…read more I've witnessed it and have been on the receiving end of their nasty ways. Reporting to higher ups will go ignored and they'll say just that to your face. They'll lie to in order to scream and yell at homeless women at this shelter. If they acknowledge them at all, that is. You will be treated like literal crap and they know that you'll have to take it or be "exited" meaning kicked out into the elements. Always remember your faith and relationship with the Most High Almighty when you're used as a chew toy daily by the front desk staff.