Barberton
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Local offices in Barberton
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Utilities · City office
Barberton Utilities Department
576 W Park Avenue, Room 105, Barberton, OH 44203
Help here
- Utility bills and water serviceGet help with city utility bills, new accounts, payment arrangements, and water service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofbarberton.com
Local office · Nonprofit
2-1-1 Summit County
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 for free referrals to local help with needs such as food, housing, utilities, health care, and jobs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211summitmedina.org
Local office · City office
Barberton City Hall
576 W Park Avenue, Barberton, OH 44203
Help here
- City services and informationContact the city for help finding the right department or requesting a city service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofbarberton.com
Older adults · City office
Barberton Active Adult Center
500 W Hopocan Avenue, Barberton, OH 44203
Help here
- Activities for adults age 50 and olderAdults age 50 and older can take part in classes, games, trips, and events.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofbarberton.com
State office
Barberton License Bureau
17 5th St SE, Barberton, OH 44203
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew an Ohio driver license or identification card.
- Vehicle registrationGet help with vehicle plates, temporary tags, and registration services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on barbertonbmv.com
Library · Regional office
Barberton Public Library
602 West Park Avenue, Barberton, OH 44203
Help here
- Library cards and resourcesGet a library card and use books, digital resources, and other library services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on barbertonlibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Barberton first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Southwest Ozanam Center
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Cleveland
30 miles from the center of Barberton2145 Broadview Rd, Cleveland, OH 44109
Hours
- Tue10 AM to 1 PM
- Thu10 AM to 1 PM
- Sat10 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need
What to bring: No ID or proof of income required.
Listed on svdpcle.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
United Hearts Life Mission Ctr
30 miles from the center of Barberton3339 Broadview Rd, Cleveland, OH 44109
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 1 PM
Listed on greaterclevelandfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. John Paul II Ozanam Center
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Cleveland
31 miles from the center of Barberton8328 Broadway Ave, Cleveland, OH 44105
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need
What to bring: No ID or proof of income required.
Listed on svdpcle.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Brookside Hunger Center
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Cleveland
31 miles from the center of Barberton3764 Pearl Rd, Cleveland, OH 44109
Hours
- Mon9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Fri9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need
What to bring: No ID or proof of income required.
Listed on svdpcle.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Redeemer Crisis Center
32 miles from the center of Barberton2970 W 30th St, Cleveland, OH 44113
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: Call for service area information
Listed on greaterclevelandfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Salvation Army - Ohio City
The Salvation Army
33 miles from the center of Barberton4400 Clark Ave, Cleveland, OH 44109
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 11:30 AM
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 44102, 44109, 44113, and 44144; call for service area details
Listed on greaterclevelandfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Barberton
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
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, OH 44307
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
Community Legal Aid Services, 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
Akron Summit Community Action Agency, Inc.
55 E. Mill Street, P.O. Box 2000, Akron, OH 44309-2000
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Summit County
Barberton is in Summit County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Summit County Department of Job and Family Services
Russell M. Pry Building, 1180 S. Main Street, Suite 102, Akron, OH 44301
Help here
- Cash, food, medical, and child care assistanceApply for food, cash, medical, and child care assistance through the county office.Apply online
- Adult protective servicesReport suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an older adult.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on summitcountyjfsohio.gov
Public health · County office
Summit County Public Health WIC
1867 West Market Street, Akron, OH 44313
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC provides nutrition support and healthy foods for eligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and children under five.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scph.org
Child support · County office
Summit County Child Support Enforcement Agency
1180 S. Main Street, Akron, OH 44301
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing paternity and setting up or enforcing child support orders.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prosecutor.summitoh.net
Community action · Nonprofit
Akron Summit Community Action, Inc.
55 E. Mill Street, Akron, OH 44309
Help here
- Community action programsContact the agency about programs for low-income Summit County residents, including energy assistance.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ca-akron.org
Housing help · Regional office
Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority
100 West Cedar Street, Akron, OH 44307
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for public housing or a housing choice voucher if you meet the program rules.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on akronhousing.gov
Public health · County office
Summit County Public Health
1867 West Market Street, Akron, OH 44313
Help here
- Public health servicesFind county health programs, clinics, and public health information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scph.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
- 2-1-1 Summit County
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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