Lakewood
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Local offices in Lakewood
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Division of Utility Billing
12805 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107
Help here
- Water and sewer billsResidents can ask questions about water and sewer bills and find information about bill assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lakewoodoh.gov
Human services · City office
Lakewood Department of Human Services
Cove Community Center, 12525 Lake Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107
Help here
- Family and community supportStaff connect families with children to local support and help them find services that fit their needs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lakewoodoh.gov
Older adults · City office
Division of Aging
Cove Community Center, 12525 Lake Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107
Help here
- Senior programs and supportOlder adults can get information about activities, meals, social services, and transportation.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lakewoodoh.gov
Local office · City office
City of Lakewood Customer Service
12650 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107
Help here
- Report a city problemResidents can report a city problem or concern online or contact City Hall for help.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lakewoodoh.gov
Library · Regional office
Lakewood Public Library
15425 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can visit the library for its collections, programs, and other library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Division of Parks and Public Property
12650 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107
Help here
- Parks and pavilion informationResidents can find city park information and learn how to reserve a pavilion.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lakewoodoh.gov
Parks and recreation · Regional office
Lakewood Recreation Department
Help here
- Recreation programs and poolsResidents can find youth and adult sports, swimming, and other recreation programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lakewoodoh.gov
City of Lakewood, Ohio website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Lakewood first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Thrive for Change Drop-in Service
Thrive for Change
2 miles from the center of Lakewood11002 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
Salvation Army - West Park
The Salvation Army
2.1 miles from the center of Lakewood12645 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
Community Corner Hunger Center
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Cleveland
3.1 miles from the center of Lakewood8300 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
Free meals
St. Paul's Community Church UCC Community Meal
St. Paul's Community Church UCC
4.4 miles from the center of Lakewood4427 Franklin Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44113
Hours
- Sun12 PM to 1 PM (last of the month)
Listed on stpaulscommunityucc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Paul's Community Church UCC Food Pantry
St. Paul's Community Church UCC
4.4 miles from the center of Lakewood4427 Franklin Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44113
Hours
- Tue9 AM to 2 PM
- Wed9 AM to 2 PM
- Thu9 AM to 2 PM
Listed on stpaulscommunityucc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
St. Herman House
FOCUS Cleveland
4.4 miles from the center of Lakewood4410 Franklin Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44113
Hours
- Mon7:30 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 11:30 AM to 12 PM. Lunch; 5:30 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
- Tue7:30 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 11:30 AM to 12 PM. Lunch; 5:30 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
- Wed7:30 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 11:30 AM to 12 PM. Lunch; 5:30 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
- Thu7:30 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 11:30 AM to 12 PM. Lunch; 5:30 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
- Fri7:30 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 11:30 AM to 12 PM. Lunch; 5:30 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
- Sat7:30 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 11:30 AM to 12 PM. Lunch; 5:30 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
- Sun7:30 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 11:30 AM to 12 PM. Lunch; 5:30 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
Who can come: Neighbors in need
Listed on focusna.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lakewood
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
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
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
Step Forward
1801 Superior Avenue, Suite 400, Cleveland, OH 44114
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Cuyahoga County
Lakewood is in Cuyahoga County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Cuyahoga Job and Family Services
1641 Payne Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or get help with food, cash, medical, child care, and utility benefits.Apply online
- Family servicesGet information about child care help and other family services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.cuyahogacounty.gov
Child support · County office
Office of Child Support Services
1640 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114
Help here
- Child support servicesApply for or manage child support, establish parentage, or request a change to an order.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.cuyahogacounty.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way 211
Help here
- Information and referralCall to find local help with food, housing, utility bills, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwaytoledo.org
Housing help · County office
Cuyahoga County Housing and Community Development
2079 East Ninth Street, 7th Floor, Room 5-210, Cleveland, OH 44115
Help here
- Housing programsFind county housing programs and information about home repair and housing assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cuyahogacounty.gov
Housing help · County office
Cuyahoga County Office of Homeless Services
310 West Lakeside Avenue, Suite 595, Cleveland, OH 44113
Help here
- Homelessness assistanceFind information about emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, and housing support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.cuyahogacounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County
2012 West 25th Street, 6th Floor, Cleveland, OH 44113
Help here
- Mental health and addiction service referralsCall for help finding mental health and addiction treatment and recovery services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adamhscc.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 211 of Greater Cleveland
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