Ridgeway
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Local offices in Ridgeway
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Nonprofit
Ohio 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for daily needs and longer-term support.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ohio211.org
Local office · City office
Village of Ridgeway Office
103 S. Main St., Ridgeway, OH 43345
Help here
- Village government servicesVisit the village office for local government matters.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ohioauditor.gov
Library · Regional office
Ridgemont Public Library, Ridgeway Branch
109 S. Main St., Ridgeway, OH 43345
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use the library’s public internet access and Wi-Fi.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ridgemont.lib.oh.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Ridgeway first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Overcomers Christian Center
44 miles from the center of Ridgeway4743 Karl Rd., Columbus, OH 43229
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 43229, 43231, and 43085
What to bring: Photo ID required. No appointment needed.
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center
44 miles from the center of Ridgeway14 W. Lakeview Ave., Columbus, OH 43202
Hours
- Tue12 PM to 3 PM
- Wed4 PM to 7 PM
- Thu12 PM to 3 PM
- Fri12 PM to 3 PM
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 43202, 43214, and 43224
What to bring: Photo ID and proof of address required
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Heart to Heart Food Pantry
45 miles from the center of Ridgeway1320 Cambridge Blvd., Columbus, OH 43212
Hours
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Anyone; no ZIP code limits
What to bring: No documents required
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Glenwood UMC
46 miles from the center of Ridgeway2833 Valleyview Dr., Columbus, OH 43204
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Sunday 8 a.m.
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Neighborhood Services, Inc.
46 miles from the center of Ridgeway1950 N. 4th St., Columbus, OH 43201
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 1 PM
- Tue10 AM to 1 PM
- Wed10 AM to 1 PM
- Thu10 AM to 1 PM
- Sun1 PM to 3 PM
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 43201, 43202, 43210, 43211, 43212, 43219, 43220, 43221, 43224, and 43229
What to bring: Scheduling opens one hour before service. Make appointments in person; first come, first served.
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Hoge Memorial Presbyterian
46 miles from the center of Ridgeway2930 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43204
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Last two consecutive Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m.
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 43204, 43223, and 43228
What to bring: Photo ID and proof of address required
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ridgeway
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 Hardin County
Ridgeway is in Hardin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Hardin County Job and Family Services
175 W. Franklin Street, Suite 150, Kenton, OH 43326
Help here
- Public assistanceApply for food, cash, and medical assistance programs.
- Child and family servicesGet help with child care, child welfare, and family support services.
- Employment servicesGet connected to jobs, training, and employment support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hardinjfs.org
Child support · County office
Hardin County Child Support Enforcement Agency
175 W. Franklin Street, Suite 220, Kenton, OH 43326
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help setting up, changing, or enforcing a child support order and checking payments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hardincountyohio.gov
Public health · County office
Kenton Hardin Health Department
175 W. Franklin Street, Suite 120, Kenton, OH 43326
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health services such as immunizations, health screenings, and birth records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hardinhealth.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Hardin County Law Library
1 Courthouse Square, Kenton, OH 43326
Help here
- Legal information resourcesUse legal information and research resources with help from the law librarian.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ohiolegalhelp.org
Older adults · County office
Hardin County Council on Aging
100 Memorial Avenue, Kenton, OH 43326
Help here
- Senior center activitiesAdults age 60 and older can take part in activities at the senior center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on facebook.com
Veterans · County office
Hardin County Veterans Service Commission
One Courthouse Square, Suite 170, Kenton, OH 43326
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans can get advice about benefits and help applying for them.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hardincountyohio.gov
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 888-644-6211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988