The Lord's Pantry has been a cooperative ministry of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Columbus Grove Christian Church, Church of the Good Shepherd, St. John's Community Church and Vaughnsville Community Church for decades, and now the Emmanuel Church also. The Columbus Grove Council of Churches gives oversight to this Ministry. There have been many people who have given direction and been volunteers over the years; Tom and Mary Gerdeman are the co-directors of The Lord's Pantry. The Pantry meets all the requirements stipulated by the West Ohio Food Bank. The Pantry has been located in a number of different places before coming to 205 W Sycamore St, Columbus Grove, OH 45830.