Riverlight Community Fund
Food security, after-school learning, and emergency help for Columbus, Ohio families since 2009.
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Three programs, run every week
Each program serves a defined group of Columbus neighbors, with reach we report every month.
84 cents of every dollar funds programs
Our 2025 audited financials, reported to the penny.
Audited by Keller and Voss CPAs. Full financials and the Form 990 are available on request.
Four ways to help this month
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Volunteer a shift
Pack grocery boxes or tutor after school. Shifts run two hours, weekday evenings and Saturday mornings.
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Give monthly
A recurring gift of $30 covers a week of groceries for one household. All gifts are tax deductible.
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Host a food drive
Run a drive at your workplace, school, or block. We provide bins, flyers, and a pickup schedule.
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Refer a neighbor
Point someone toward help. Emergency assistance decisions are made within three business days.
Voices from the neighborhood
The Saturday pantry carried us through the months after my hours were cut. The produce was fresh and the line moved fast.
Dana R.Franklinton, Columbus
My son reads a full grade level ahead now. The after-school tutors met him where he was and kept at it.
Marcus T.South Side, Columbus
Riverlight covered the electric bill the week I was in the hospital. That grant kept the lights on for my kids.
Alicia N.Linden, Columbus
Sign up to volunteer
Tell us how you would like to help. Our volunteer coordinator replies within two business days.
Volunteer sign-up
No experience needed. Choose a role and we will match you to a shift.
Stock the pantry for a Columbus family
A gift of $30 covers a week of groceries. A gift of $120 covers a month.
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