Bairdstown

Local offices in Bairdstown

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · Nonprofit

  United Way 211

  Help here

  • Information and referralCall to find local help with food, housing, utility bills, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwaytoledo.org

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Bairdstown first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Mosaic Ministries of South Toledo

  32 miles from the center of Bairdstown

  860 Orchard Street, Toledo, OH 43609

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Sunday: Free groceries 6:30 pm. Tuesday: Free groceries 6:00 pm.

  Call 419-344-5844DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on mosaicministries.us, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Vision Kitchen

  Vision Ministries

  32 miles from the center of Bairdstown

  1630 Broadway St, Toledo, OH 43609

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5:30pm

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on vision.today, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Cindy's Corner Cafe

  St. Lucas Lutheran Church

  32 miles from the center of Bairdstown

  745 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
  Call 419-243-8189DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on stlucastoledo.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  St. Lucas Food Pantry at St. Johns

  St. Lucas Lutheran Church

  33 miles from the center of Bairdstown

  708 S Erie St, Toledo, OH 43609

  Hours

  • Mon11 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Tue11 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Wed11 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Thu11 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Fri11 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Sat11 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Sun11 AM to 12:30 PM
  Call 419-243-8189DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on stlucastoledo.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Helping Hands of St. Louis

  Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo

  33 miles from the center of Bairdstown

  443 Sixth Street, Toledo, OH 43605

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Meals are served Monday through Friday. Call for the meal schedule.

  Who can come: Everyone who comes for a meal

  What to bring: No religious affiliation or residency requirements.

  Call 419-691-0613DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on catholiccharitiesnwo.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Equality Toledo Community Pantry

  Equality Toledo

  33 miles from the center of Bairdstown

  125 S Superior St, Toledo, OH 43604

  Hours

  • Mon11 AM to 1 PM
  • Wed5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  • Sat1 PM to 4 PM

  Who can come: Anyone in need in the Toledo area

  What to bring: No ID or paperwork needed

  Call 419-540-8424DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on equalitytoledo.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Bairdstown

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Wood County

Bairdstown is in Wood County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Wood County WIC

  1840 E Gypsy Lane Road, Bowling Green, OH 43402

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and young children can get nutrition support and healthy foods.
  Call 419-354-9661DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on woodcountyhealth.org

• Child support · County office

  Wood County Child Support Enforcement Agency

  1928 E Gypsy Lane Road, Bowling Green, OH 43402

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help setting up, changing, or enforcing child and medical support orders.Read more
  Call 419-352-7566DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on recycle.woodcountyohio.gov

• State office · County office

  Wood County Job and Family Services

  1928 E Gypsy Lane Road, Bowling Green, OH 43402

  Help here

  • Public benefitsResidents can contact the office to apply for or get help with public benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 419-352-7566DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on woodcountyjfs.com

• Public health · County office

  Wood County Health Department

  1840 E Gypsy Lane Road, Bowling Green, OH 43402

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health information, immunizations, birth and death records, and help with home health concerns.
  Call 419-352-8402DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on woodcountyhealth.org

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Wood County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board

  745 Haskins Road, Suite H, Bowling Green, OH 43402

  Help here

  • Behavioral health resourcesContact the board to find local mental health and addiction services or crisis support.
  Call 419-352-8475DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wcadamh.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Wood County Law Library

  One Courthouse Square, Bowling Green, OH 43402

  Help here

  • Legal research resourcesUse the law library’s legal research materials and self-help resources.
  Call 419-353-3921DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courtofcommonpleas.woodcountyohio.gov

Everything in Wood County

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