Carey
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Local offices in Carey
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Village of Carey Utility Billing Office
127 N. Vance Street, Carey, OH 43316
Help here
- Utility billsGet help with your village utility account and pay your bill online or through the utility office.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on careyohio.gov
Local office · City office
Village of Carey Offices
127 N. Vance Street, Carey, OH 43316
Help here
- City Hall servicesContact the village offices for help with village services, permits, records, and local government questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on careyohio.gov
Library · Regional office
Dorcas Carey Public Library
236 E. Findlay St., Carey, OH 43316
Help here
- Library servicesVisit or contact the library to borrow books and use its public library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dorcascarey.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Carey first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Mosaic Ministries of South Toledo
48 miles from the center of Carey860 Orchard Street, Toledo, OH 43609
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Sunday: Free groceries 6:30 pm. Tuesday: Free groceries 6:00 pm.
Listed on mosaicministries.us, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Vision Kitchen
Vision Ministries
48 miles from the center of Carey1630 Broadway St, Toledo, OH 43609
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5:30pm
Listed on vision.today, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Cindy's Corner Cafe
St. Lucas Lutheran Church
48 miles from the center of Carey745 Walbridge Ave, Toledo, OH 43609
Hours
- Tue12 PM to 12:45 PM
- Wed12 PM to 12:45 PM
- Thu12 PM to 12:45 PM
- Fri12 PM to 12:45 PM
Listed on stlucastoledo.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Lucas Food Pantry at St. Johns
St. Lucas Lutheran Church
49 miles from the center of Carey708 S Erie St, Toledo, OH 43609
Hours
- Mon11 AM to 12:30 PM
- Tue11 AM to 12:30 PM
- Wed11 AM to 12:30 PM
- Thu11 AM to 12:30 PM
- Fri11 AM to 12:30 PM
- Sat11 AM to 12:30 PM
- Sun11 AM to 12:30 PM
Listed on stlucastoledo.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Helping Hands of St. Louis
Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo
49 miles from the center of Carey443 Sixth Street, Toledo, OH 43605
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Meals are served Monday through Friday. Call for the meal schedule.
Who can come: Everyone who comes for a meal
What to bring: No religious affiliation or residency requirements.
Listed on catholiccharitiesnwo.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Equality Toledo Community Pantry
Equality Toledo
49 miles from the center of Carey125 S Superior St, Toledo, OH 43604
Hours
- Mon11 AM to 1 PM
- Wed5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
- Sat1 PM to 4 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need in the Toledo area
What to bring: No ID or paperwork needed
Listed on equalitytoledo.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Carey
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
West Ohio Food Bank
1380 East Kibby Street, Lima, OH 45804
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
Hancock Hardin Wyandot Putnam Community Action Commission
1637 Tiffin Avenue, Findlay, OH 45840
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Wyandot County
Carey is in Wyandot County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Wyandot County Job and Family Services
120 E. Johnson Street, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
Help here
- Public benefits and family supportApply for food, health, cash, and child care assistance, or ask for help with family services.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.wyandot.oh.us
Public health · County office
Wyandot County WIC
127-A South Sandusky Avenue, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC offers eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children healthy food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wyandothealth.com
Public health · County office
Wyandot County Public Health
127-A South Sandusky Avenue, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for local health services, immunization records, and vital records.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wyandothealth.com
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
North Central Behavioral Health Board
Help here
- Behavioral health service informationFind behavioral health treatment and recovery support serving Wyandot County residents.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncbhb.org
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
Veterans · County office
Wyandot County Veterans Service Commission
250 Highland Parkway, Suite B, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
Help here
- Veterans servicesVeterans and their families can ask about available services and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wyandotveterans.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
- United Way of North Central Ohio 2-1-1
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