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Local offices in Avon Lake
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · Regional office
Avon Lake Regional Water
33655 Lake Road, Avon Lake, OH 44012
Help here
- Water and wastewater utility accountsContact the utility to manage water or wastewater service and pay a bill.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on avonlakewater.org
Local office · City office
Avon Lake City Hall
150 Avon Belden Road, Avon Lake, OH 44012
Help here
- City information and assistanceContact City Hall for help finding the right city department or service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on avonlake.org
Older adults · City office
Old Firehouse Senior Center
100 Avon Belden Road, Avon Lake, OH 44012
Help here
- Senior activities and programsOlder adults can visit or call to learn about activities and programs at the senior center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on avonlake.org
Library · Regional office
Avon Lake Public Library
Help here
- Library cards and resourcesOhio residents can get a library card and use books, programs, and other library resources.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alpl.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Avon Lake Parks & Recreation Department
150 Avon Belden Road, Avon Lake, OH 44012
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind and register for city recreation programs and activities.Apply onlineRead more
- Senior programsOlder adults can join activities and programs at the Old Firehouse Senior Center.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on avonlake.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Avon Lake first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Salvation Army - West Park
The Salvation Army
13 miles from the center of Avon Lake12645 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
Free meals
Thrive for Change Drop-in Service
Thrive for Change
13 miles from the center of Avon Lake11002 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
Community Corner Hunger Center
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Cleveland
14 miles from the center of Avon Lake8300 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
16 miles from the center of Avon Lake4427 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
16 miles from the center of Avon Lake4427 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
16 miles from the center of Avon Lake4410 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 Avon Lake
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
Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio
5510 Baumhart Rd, Lorain, OH 44053
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
Lorain County Community Action Agency, Inc.
936 Broadway Avenue, Lorain, OH 44052-0245
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Avon Lake
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Avon Lake. These are the closest.
American Job Center
OhioMeansJobs Lorain County
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
8.5 miles away
42495 North Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035
Hours: M-F 8am - 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 17, 2026
American Job Center
OhioMeansJobs Cleveland - Cuyahoga County
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
18 miles away
1910 Carnegie Avenue, Free Parking off East 19th, Cleveland, OH 44115
Hours: Mon. - Fri.: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 18, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
OhioMeansJobs Medina County
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
26 miles away
72 Public Square, 1st Floor, Medina, OH 44256
Hours: Mon. - Fri. : 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Updated by CareerOneStop on June 2, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Ohio
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Lorain County Workforce Development Board
1005 North Abbe, UC107, Elyria, OH 44035
Workforce board
Office of Workforce Transformation
77 South High Street, 24th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.
Offices for all of Lorain County
Avon Lake is in Lorain County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Lorain County Department of Job and Family Services
42485 North Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035
Help here
- Cash, food, and medical assistanceApply for cash, food, and medical help or ask about your benefits.Apply online
- Child care assistanceGet help paying for child care while you work, train, or attend school.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and questions about your case.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lcdjfs.com
Public health · Regional office
Lorain County Public Health WIC
9880 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children can get food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on loraincountyhealth.com
Housing help · Regional office
Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority
1600 Kansas Avenue, Lorain, OH 44052
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the housing authority about housing programs and assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lmha.org
Public health · Regional office
Lorain County Public Health
9880 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035
Help here
- Public health servicesGet help with public health services, health information, and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on loraincountyhealth.com
Mental health and recovery · County office
Lorain County Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services Board
1165 North Ridge Road East, Lorain, OH 44055
Help here
- Behavioral health and recovery servicesFind local mental health and addiction treatment and recovery services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on loraincountyohio.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of Greater Lorain County 2-1-1
Help here
- Information and referralsCall any time to find local help with basic needs, health care, housing, utilities, and more.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211lorain.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 Greater Lorain County 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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