Ashland
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Local offices in Ashland
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
City of Ashland Utility Billing
206 Claremont Ave, Ashland, OH 44805
Help here
- Utility bills and payment helpGet help with water, sewer, trash, recycling, and yard waste bills or payment options.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ashlandutility.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Ashland County Council on Aging
240 E 3rd St, Ashland, OH 44805
Help here
- Senior servicesAdults age 60 and older in Ashland County can ask about meals, rides, activities, and other support.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ashcocoa.org
State office
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Deputy Registrar License Agency
1070 Commerce Pkwy, Ashland, OH 44805
Help here
- Driver licenses and ID cardsVisit the license agency for driver license and state ID services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bmv.ohio.gov
Library · Regional office
Ashland Public Library
224 Claremont Ave, Ashland, OH 44805
Help here
- Library materials and resourcesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and join library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ashland.lib.oh.us
Local office · City office
City of Ashland Municipal Building
206 Claremont Ave, Ashland, OH 44805
Help here
- City government helpContact the Mayor’s Office for general questions about city government.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ashland-ohio.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Ashland first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Salvation Army - West Park
The Salvation Army
50 miles from the center of Ashland12645 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44111
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 12:45 PM
Who can come: Listed ZIP codes in Cleveland and nearby communities; call for service area details
Listed on greaterclevelandfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Southwest Ozanam Center
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Cleveland
51 miles from the center of Ashland2145 Broadview Rd, Cleveland, OH 44109
Hours
- Tue10 AM to 1 PM
- Thu10 AM to 1 PM
- Sat10 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need
What to bring: No ID or proof of income required.
Listed on svdpcle.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
United Hearts Life Mission Ctr
51 miles from the center of Ashland3339 Broadview Rd, Cleveland, OH 44109
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 1 PM
Listed on greaterclevelandfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Thrive for Change Drop-in Service
Thrive for Change
51 miles from the center of Ashland11002 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102
Hours
- Thu2 PM to 6 PM
Who can come: Anyone; you do not have to live in the area to receive services.
Listed on thrive4change.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Brookside Hunger Center
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Cleveland
52 miles from the center of Ashland3764 Pearl Rd, Cleveland, OH 44109
Hours
- Mon9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Fri9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need
What to bring: No ID or proof of income required.
Listed on svdpcle.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Community Corner Hunger Center
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Cleveland
52 miles from the center of Ashland8300 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102
Hours
- Mon1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
- Thu9:30 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: People who live south of Lake Erie, west of West 52nd Street, east of West 117th Street, and north of Clark Avenue
What to bring: No ID or proof of income required.
Listed on svdpcle.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ashland
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Greater Cleveland Food Bank
13815 Coit Rd., Cleveland, OH 44110
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission
120 N. 4th Street, Coshocton, OH 43812
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Ashland County
Ashland is in Ashland County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Ashland County Department of Job and Family Services
15 W. Fourth Street, Ashland, OH 44805
Help here
- Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for food, cash, and Medicaid help for your household.Apply onlineRead more
- Child supportGet help setting up, collecting, or paying child support.Read more
- Child and adult protectionReport concerns about child or adult abuse or neglect.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ashlandjfs.org
State office · Regional office
Richland Public Health WIC
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition supportGet nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on richlandhealth.org
Human services · Nonprofit
Ashland 211
Help here
- Community resource information and referralCall for free, confidential help finding local health and human services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ashland211.org
Public health · County office
Ashland County Health Department
1211 Claremont Avenue, Ashland, OH 44805
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information and services, including vaccination appointments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health-ashlandcounty-oh.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Ashland County Law Library
142 W. Second Street, Ashland, OH 44805
Help here
- Legal reference servicesUse legal reference materials and ask the librarian for help finding information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lawlibrary.ashlandcountyoh.us
Older adults · Regional office
Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging
2131 Park Avenue West, Ontario, OH 44906
Help here
- Aging and disability supportFind in-home help, transportation, meals, and support for caregivers.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaa5ohio.org
Ohio programs by kind of help
These are run by Ohio and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Ashland 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 844-984-1151 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988