Medina
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Local offices in Medina
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Medina Service Department
132 North Elmwood Avenue, Medina, OH 44256
Help here
- City water and rubbish serviceContact the city about water service, rubbish pickup, or your water and rubbish bill.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on medinaoh.org
Human services · Regional office
United Way of Summit Medina 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding local services and resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211medina.org
State office
Medina License Bureau
972 North Court Street, Medina, OH 44256
Help here
- Driver licensing servicesVisit for Ohio driver license and identification services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bmv.ohio.gov
Library · Regional office
Medina Library
210 South Broadway Street, Medina, OH 44256
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, and get help from library staff.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mcdl.info
Parks and recreation · City office
Medina Community Recreation Center
855 Weymouth Road, Medina, OH 44256
Help here
- Recreation programs and activitiesRegister for recreation programs, classes, sports, camps, and swim lessons.
- Senior programsFind social, learning, and fitness activities for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on medinaoh.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Medina City Parks and Recreation
785 E. Washington Street, Medina, OH 44256
Help here
- City parks and pavilion reservationsFind city parks and trails or reserve a pavilion for a gathering.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on medinaoh.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Medina first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Southwest Ozanam Center
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Cleveland
23 miles from the center of Medina2145 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
23 miles from the center of Medina3339 Broadview Rd, Cleveland, OH 44109
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 1 PM
Listed on greaterclevelandfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Salvation Army - West Park
The Salvation Army
23 miles from the center of Medina12645 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
Brookside Hunger Center
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Cleveland
24 miles from the center of Medina3764 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
Salvation Army - Ohio City
The Salvation Army
24 miles from the center of Medina4400 Clark Ave, Cleveland, OH 44109
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 11:30 AM
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 44102, 44109, 44113, and 44144; call for service area details
Listed on greaterclevelandfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Thrive for Change Drop-in Service
Thrive for Change
25 miles from the center of Medina11002 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
Nonprofits that serve Medina
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
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, OH 44307
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
Community Legal Aid Services, 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
Community Action Wayne/Medina Inc
905 Pittsburg Avenue, Wooster, OH 44691-4296
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Medina County
Medina is in Medina County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Medina County Job and Family Services
232 Northland Drive, Medina, OH 44256
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mcjfs.us
Public health · County office
Medina County WIC
4800 Ledgewood Drive, Medina, OH 44256
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programWIC offers nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and healthy food benefits to eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on medinahealth.org
Housing help · Regional office
Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority
4079 North Jefferson Street, Medina, OH 44256
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about housing programs and apply for available housing assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mmha.org
Public health · County office
Medina County Health Department
4800 Ledgewood Drive, Medina, OH 44256
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the department about community health programs, environmental health, and health certificates.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on medinahealth.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Medina County Mental Health and Recovery Board
246 Northland Drive, Suite 100, Medina, OH 44256
Help here
- Behavioral health and recovery resourcesFind local mental health, substance use, and recovery support resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on medinamentalhealth.com
Courts and legal help · County office
Medina County Law Library
93 Public Square, Medina, OH 44256
Help here
- Legal information and resourcesAsk the law librarian for legal information and resources; the library does not give legal advice.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ohiolegalhelp.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 Summit Medina 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.
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