Canal Winchester
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Local offices in Canal Winchester
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Utilities · City office
Canal Winchester Utility Billing
45 E. Waterloo Street, Canal Winchester, OH 43110
Help here
- Water and sewer billsGet help with city water and sewer bills, payment methods, or billing questions.Apply onlineRead more
- Utility bill assistanceResidents who need help with utility or housing costs can contact Canal Winchester Human Services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on canalwinchesterohio.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Canal Winchester Senior Citizens, Inc.
45 E. Waterloo Street, Canal Winchester, OH 43110
Help here
- Senior group activitiesResidents age 50 and older can find information about the local senior group and its activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on canalwinchesterohio.gov
Library · Regional office
Columbus Metropolitan Library, Canal Winchester Branch
123 Groveport Road, Canal Winchester, OH 43110
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to use library services and check out books and other materials.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on columbuslibrary.org
Local office · City office
Canal Winchester City Hall
45 E. Waterloo Street, Canal Winchester, OH 43110
Help here
- City services and resident questionsVisit City Hall for help with city departments, court services, and resident questions.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on canalwinchesterohio.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Canal Winchester Community Center
45 E. Waterloo Street, Canal Winchester, OH 43110
Help here
- Community programs and activitiesFind city programs and activities held at the Community Center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on canalwinchesterohio.gov
City of Canal Winchester website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Canal Winchester first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
New Birth Christian Ministries
6.6 miles from the center of Canal Winchester3475 Refugee Rd., Columbus, OH 43232
Hours
- Fri11 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: All ZIP codes
What to bring: Bring ID
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
First Church of God Hope Food Pantry
First Church of God
6.7 miles from the center of Canal Winchester3480 Refugee Rd., Columbus, OH 43232
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 11 AM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Who can come: All ZIP codes
What to bring: ID preferred
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Christian Valley Missionary Baptist Church
6.9 miles from the center of Canal Winchester3330 Refugee Rd., Columbus, OH 43232
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM (3rd of the month)
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 43232 and 43227
What to bring: ID required for all adults in household
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
New Horizons Christian Church Pantry
New Horizons Christian Church
7 miles from the center of Canal Winchester2100 Williams Rd., Columbus, OH 43207
Hours
- Wed5 PM to 7 PM
Who can come: People in ZIP code 43207 and nearby
What to bring: Photo ID and proof of address required
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Bishop Griffin Resource Center
8.7 miles from the center of Canal Winchester2875 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, OH 43209
Hours
- Tue9 AM to 11 AM
- Wed3 PM to 5 PM
- Thu9 AM to 11 AM
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 43209, 43227, and 43213
What to bring: Photo ID and recent mail with address required
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
LSS Food Pantry Champion Ave.
LSS Food Pantry
10 miles from the center of Canal Winchester1460 S. Champion Ave., Columbus, OH 43206
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 3 PM
- Tue10 AM to 3 PM
- Wed10 AM to 3 PM
- Thu10 AM to 3 PM
- Fri10 AM to 3 PM
Who can come: All ZIP codes
What to bring: Bring ID. Appointment recommended.
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Canal Winchester
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
Mid-Ohio Food Collective
3960 Brookham Dr., Grove City, OH 43123
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 Southeast and Central Ohio
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
IMPACT Community Action
700 Bryden Road, Columbus, OH 43215
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Franklin County
Canal Winchester is in Franklin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services
1721 Northland Park Avenue, Columbus, OH 43229
Help here
- Food, cash, medical, and child care assistanceApply for SNAP, cash assistance, Medicaid, or child care help at one of the county's drop-off offices.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on franklincountyohio.gov
Public health · City office
Columbus Public Health WIC
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC offers food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support to eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on columbus.gov
Child support · County office
Franklin County Child Support Enforcement Agency
80 E. Fulton Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage, setting or enforcing child support orders, and accessing case services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on franklincountyohio.gov
Human services · Regional office
LSS 211 Central Ohio
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utility bills, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lssnetworkofhope.org
Housing help · Regional office
Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority
880 E. 11th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing, housing choice vouchers, and other rental assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cmhanet.com
Public health · County office
Franklin County Public Health
280 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information and help with health services for county residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on myfcph.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
- Ohio 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988