Harrisburg
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Local offices in Harrisburg
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Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Harrisburg first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Hoge Memorial Presbyterian
11 miles from the center of Harrisburg2930 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
Free meals
Glenwood UMC
12 miles from the center of Harrisburg2833 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
Gladden Community House
12 miles from the center of Harrisburg318 S. Glenwood Ave., Columbus, OH 43223
Hours
- Mon11 AM to 2:45 PM
- Tue11 AM to 2:45 PM
- Wed11 AM to 1:45 PM
- Thu11 AM to 2:45 PM
- Fri11 AM to 2:45 PM
Who can come: Residents of ZIP codes 43222, 43223, 43204, 43228, and 43215 west of the Scioto River; anyone in need may be served once
What to bring: Call to schedule home delivery for seniors and people with disabilities
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Lower Lights Church Pantry
Lower Lights Church
12 miles from the center of Harrisburg1066 Bellows Ave., Columbus, OH 43223
Hours
- Mon5 PM to 7 PM
- Thu9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
What to bring: Photo ID required. Appointment needed for full pantry visits.
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Reeb Avenue Center Reeb Café
Reeb Avenue Center
12 miles from the center of Harrisburg280 Reeb Ave., Columbus, OH 43207
Hours
- Mon11 AM to 2 PM
- Tue11 AM to 2 PM
- Wed11 AM to 2 PM
- Thu11 AM to 2 PM
- Fri11 AM to 2 PM
Who can come: All ZIP codes
What to bring: No documentation required
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Crossroads World Ministries
12 miles from the center of Harrisburg165 S. Cypress Ave., Columbus, OH 43222
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Friday 4:30 p.m. until gone
Who can come: Based on need
What to bring: Pre-signup required by calling at 1 p.m.
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Harrisburg
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
Mid-Ohio Food Collective
3960 Brookham Dr., Grove City, OH 43123
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 Southeast and Central Ohio
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
IMPACT Community Action
700 Bryden Road, Columbus, OH 43215
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Franklin County
Harrisburg is in Franklin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services
1721 Northland Park Avenue, Columbus, OH 43229
Help here
- Food, cash, medical, and child care assistanceApply for SNAP, cash assistance, Medicaid, or child care help at one of the county's drop-off offices.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on franklincountyohio.gov
Public health · City office
Columbus Public Health WIC
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC offers food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support to eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on columbus.gov
Child support · County office
Franklin County Child Support Enforcement Agency
80 E. Fulton Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage, setting or enforcing child support orders, and accessing case services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on franklincountyohio.gov
Human services · Regional office
LSS 211 Central Ohio
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utility bills, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lssnetworkofhope.org
Housing help · Regional office
Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority
880 E. 11th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing, housing choice vouchers, and other rental assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cmhanet.com
Public health · County office
Franklin County Public Health
280 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information and help with health services for county residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on myfcph.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
- LSS 211 Central Ohio
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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