Bay View

Local offices in Bay View

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Bay View

  304 E. Bayview Dr., Bay View, OH 44870

  Help here

  • Village government helpContact the village about local government services and resident concerns.
  Call 419-503-1044DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofbayview.com

Village of Bay View website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Free meals

  Helping Hands of St. Louis

  Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo

  38 miles from the center of Bay View

  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

• Free grocery market

  Sally's Market Food Pantry

  The Salvation Army Northwest Ohio Area Services

  39 miles from the center of Bay View

  620 N Erie St, Toledo, OH 43604

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 12 PM
  • Tue9 AM to 12 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 12 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: Households in Lucas County

  What to bring: Bring photo ID and proof of all household members.

  Call 419-241-1138DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Community Heart Café

  St. Paul's Lutheran Church

  39 miles from the center of Bay View

  428 N Erie St, Toledo, OH 43604

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 11 AM
  • Wed10 AM to 11 AM
  • Fri10 AM to 11 AM

  Who can come: Everyone

  Call 419-243-4214DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Equality Toledo Community Pantry

  Equality Toledo

  39 miles from the center of Bay View

  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

• Food pantry

  St. Lucas Food Pantry at St. Johns

  St. Lucas Lutheran Church

  39 miles from the center of Bay View

  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

  Vision Kitchen

  Vision Ministries

  40 miles from the center of Bay View

  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

Nonprofits that serve Bay View

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

Job help near Bay View

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 Bay View. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  OhioMeansJobs Erie County

  Also helps young people

  6.8 miles away

  221 W Parish St, Sandusky, OH 44870

  Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

  Call 419-624-6451DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 31, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  OhioMeansJobs Ottawa County

  Also helps young people

  14 miles away

  8043 West State Route 163, Oak Harbor, OH 43449

  Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8am - 4:00pm

  Call 419-707-8605DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  OhioMeansJobs - Sandusky County

  Also helps young people

  16 miles away

  2511 Countryside Drive, Suite D, Fremont, OH 43420

  Hours: Monday thru Friday 8am - 4:30pm

  Call 419-332-2169DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 19, 2026

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 Erie County

Bay View is in Erie County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Erie County Department of Job and Family Services

  221 W. Parish St, Sandusky, OH 44870

  Help here

  • Food, medical, and cash assistanceGet help applying for food, medical, and cash assistance.Apply online
  • Child supportGet help setting up, reviewing, or enforcing a child support order.Read more
  • OhioMeansJobsGet help finding a job, training, or other work support.
  Call 419-626-6781DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eriecounty.oh.gov

• Public health · County office

  Erie County Health Department WIC

  420 Superior Street, Suite 2-A, Sandusky, OH 44870

  Help here

  • WICWIC offers food, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support to eligible families.
  Call 419-626-5623DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Erie Metropolitan Housing Authority

  322 Warren Street, Sandusky, OH 44870

  Help here

  • Public housing and vouchersApply for public housing or a housing choice voucher when the waiting list is open.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 419-625-0262DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211 Helpline, United Way of Erie County

  Help here

  • Community referralsCall 211 to find local help with basic needs and family support.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Erie County Health Department

  420 Superior Street, Sandusky, OH 44870

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet county health services and information about local health concerns.
  Call 419-626-5623DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Mental Health & Recovery Board of Erie & Ottawa Counties

  2900 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870

  Help here

  • Mental health and addiction servicesFind local mental health and addiction services and support.
  Call 419-627-1908DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Erie 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