Fairfax

Local offices in Fairfax

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · Nonprofit

  United Way of Greater Cincinnati 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to connect with local help for housing, food, utility bills, jobs, and other needs.
  Call 513-721-7900Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwgc.org

• Local office · City office

  Village of Fairfax Administration and Fiscal Office

  5903 Hawthorne Ave, Fairfax, OH 45227

  Help here

  • Village information and resident requestsContact the village for information or to send a service request to the right department.Read more
  • Recreation and community eventsFind village recreation programs and community events, including activities at the recreation center.Read more
  Call 513-527-6505DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fairfaxoh.com

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Fairfax Recreation Center

  5903 Hawthorne Ave, Fairfax, OH 45227

  Help here

  • Recreation programsJoin recreation programs and community activities offered for village residents.
  Call 513-568-4820DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fairfaxoh.com

Village of Fairfax website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Fairfax first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  SEM Food Pantry

  3.6 miles from the center of Fairfax

  2020 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45230

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 2 PM
  • Tue10 AM to 2 PM; 5:30 PM to 7 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 2 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 2 PM; 5:30 PM to 7 PM
  • Fri10 AM to 2 PM
  • Sat10 AM to 12 PM
  Call 513-231-1412DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on semfoodpantry.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Queen City Kitchen

  5 miles from the center of Fairfax

  2386 Kemper Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45206

  Hours

  • Tue12 PM to 1:30 PM
  • Wed12 PM to 1:30 PM
  • Thu12 PM to 1:30 PM
  • Sat12 PM to 1 PM
  • Sun2 PM to 3 PM
  Call 513-961-1983DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on queencitykitchen.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Queen City Kitchen Pantry

  Queen City Kitchen

  5 miles from the center of Fairfax

  2386 Kemper Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45206

  Hours

  • Tue12 PM to 1:30 PM
  • Thu12 PM to 1:30 PM
  Call 513-961-1983DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on queencitykitchen.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free grocery market

  Liberty Street Market

  Freestore Foodbank

  6.6 miles from the center of Fairfax

  112 E Liberty Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

  Hours

  • Mon8 AM to 4 PM
  • Tue8 AM to 4 PM
  • Wed8 AM to 4 PM
  • Thu8 AM to 4 PM
  • Fri8 AM to 4 PM

  What to bring: Bring a picture ID and household verification, such as an address, birth certificate, or medical card.

  Call 513-357-4600DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on freestorefoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Valley Interfaith Community Resource Center Food Pantry

  Valley Interfaith Community Resource Center

  6.6 miles from the center of Fairfax

  420 W Wyoming Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45215

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 10 AM. Blue Card members; 10 AM to 12 PM
  • Tue10 AM to 12 PM
  • Wed3 PM to 5 PM
  • Fri9 AM to 10 AM. Blue Card members; 10 AM to 12 PM
  Call 513-821-3233DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on vicrc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Mother Teresa of Calcutta Dining Room

  Saint Francis Seraph Ministries

  6.7 miles from the center of Fairfax

  1615 Republic Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

  Hours

  • Mon6:45 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 3:45 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
  • Tue6:45 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 3:45 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
  • Wed6:45 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 3:45 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
  • Thu6:45 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 3:45 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
  • Fri6:45 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 3:45 PM to 6 PM. Dinner

  Who can come: Anyone in need of a meal.

  Call 513-549-0542DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on sfsministries.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Fairfax

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Hamilton County

Fairfax is in Hamilton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Hamilton County Job and Family Services

  1701 Patricia McCollum Way, Cincinnati, OH 45237

  Help here

  • Public assistanceApply for food, cash, child care, and medical assistance.Apply online
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and case questions.Read more
  Call 513-946-1000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hcjfs.org

• Housing help · Regional office

  Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority

  1627 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45214

  Help here

  • Affordable housingApply for public housing and housing voucher programs.
  Call 513-721-4580DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cintimha.com

• Public health · County office

  Hamilton County Public Health

  1701 Patricia McCollum Way, Dept. 93, Cincinnati, OH 45237

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information, certificates, and help with health concerns.Read more
  Call 513-946-7800DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hamiltoncountyhealth.org

• Public health · County office

  Hamilton County Public Health Clinical Services and Tuberculosis Clinic

  5050 Section Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45212

  Help here

  • Clinical and disease prevention servicesGet STI and HIV testing, tuberculosis care, and some immunizations.
  Call 513-946-7610DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hamiltoncountyhealth.org

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Hamilton County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board

  2350 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219

  Help here

  • Behavioral health access and referralsFind local mental health and addiction treatment resources.
  Call 513-946-8600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hcmhrsb.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Hamilton County Law Library

  1000 Main Street, Room 601, Cincinnati, OH 45202

  Help here

  • Legal research and self-helpUse legal information and get help finding research resources.
  Call 513-946-5300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lawlibrary.hamiltoncountyohio.gov

Everything in Hamilton County

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