Swanton
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Local offices in Swanton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Village of Swanton Administrative Office
1 Turtle Creek Circle, Suite E, Swanton, OH 43558
Help here
- Village administrationContact village staff about local government services and questions.
- Utility billingGet help with village utility bills, payments, and starting water or sewer service.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofswantonohio.com
Older adults · County office
Swanton Senior Center and Nutrition Site
Faith Lutheran Church, 620 Dodge Street, Swanton, OH 43558
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesAdults age 60 and older can have weekday lunch, join activities, and get information for older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fultoncountyoh.com
Library · Regional office
Swanton Public Library
305 Chestnut Street, Swanton, OH 43558
Help here
- Library services and programsBorrow books and other materials, use digital resources, and attend library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on swantonpubliclibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Swanton Community Center
217 Chestnut Street, Swanton, OH 43558
Help here
- Community center rentalResidents can ask the village about reserving the community center for an event.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofswantonohio.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Swanton first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Greater Grace Free Choice Food Pantry
Greater Grace Church
17 miles from the center of Swanton3342 Monroe St, Toledo, OH 43606
Hours
- Sat1 PM to 3:30 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Who can come: No residency restrictions
What to bring: Bring a box, tub, or tote to carry food.
Listed on foodpantrytoledo.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Mosaic Ministries of South Toledo
17 miles from the center of Swanton860 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
Food pantry
Manna Pantry and Food Giveaway
The Church at Lion of Judah
17 miles from the center of Swanton5732 Douglas Rd, Toledo, OH 43613
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 1 PM
- Tue12 PM to 1 PM
- Wed12 PM to 1 PM; 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM (3rd of the month)
- Thu12 PM to 1 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need
What to bring: Bring a box, tub, or tote to carry food.
Listed on lionofjudahtoledo.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Cindy's Corner Cafe
St. Lucas Lutheran Church
17 miles from the center of Swanton745 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
Free meals
Vision Kitchen
Vision Ministries
17 miles from the center of Swanton1630 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
Food pantry
Pilgrim Food Pantry
Pilgrim Church
18 miles from the center of Swanton1375 W Sylvania Ave, Toledo, OH 43612
Hours
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: People in need
What to bring: One visit per month. Bring ID with current address or mail showing your current address, and verification for other household members.
Listed on pilgrimchurchtoledo.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Swanton
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
Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank
24 East Woodruff Avenue, Toledo, OH 43604
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
Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission, Inc.
1933 E. Second Street, Defiance, OH 43512
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Fulton County
Swanton is in Fulton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Fulton County Job & Family Services
604 S. Shoop Ave., Suite 200, Wauseon, OH 43567
Help here
- Public assistanceApply for food, cash, medical, child care, transportation, and other assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fultoncountyoh.com
Child support · County office
Fulton County Child Support Enforcement Agency
604 S. Shoop Ave., Suite 200, Wauseon, OH 43567
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing, changing, and enforcing child support orders.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fultoncountyoh.com
Public health · County office
Fulton County Health Department
606 S. Shoop Ave., Wauseon, OH 43567
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the department for local public health services and health information.
- WICCall or visit the clinic to ask about WIC food benefits and make an appointment.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fultoncountyhealthdept.com
Courts and legal help · County office
Fulton County Court, Western District
Help here
- Small claims informationUse the court's guide to learn how small claims work and where to file.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fultoncountyoh.com
Older adults · Regional office
Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio
Help here
- Aging and caregiver servicesFind services and support for older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers in Fulton County.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on areaofficeonaging.com
Veterans · County office
Fulton County Veterans Service Office
604 S. Shoop Ave., Suite 270, Wauseon, OH 43567
Help here
- Veteran benefits and assistanceGet help with VA benefits, emergency financial assistance, burial matters, and medical transportation.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fultoncountyoh.com
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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988