Bethel
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Local offices in Bethel
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Bethel Utilities Department
120 North Main Street, Bethel, OH 45106
Help here
- Utility billing and serviceGet help with utility bills or apply to start village utility service.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bethel-oh.gov
Library · Regional office
Bethel Branch Library
611 W Plane St., Bethel, OH 45106
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use printing, study rooms, meeting space, and other library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on clermontlibrary.org
Local office · City office
Village of Bethel Municipal Building
120 North Main Street, Bethel, OH 45106
Help here
- Village services and informationVisit or contact the village for information about local government services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bethel-oh.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Bethel Community Center
135 N. Union Street, Bethel, OH 45106
Help here
- Community center rentalAsk the village how to reserve the community center for a group or family event.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bethel-oh.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Bethel first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
SEM Food Pantry
19 miles from the center of Bethel2020 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45230
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 2 PM
- Tue10 AM to 2 PM; 5:30 PM to 7 PM
- Wed10 AM to 2 PM
- Thu10 AM to 2 PM; 5:30 PM to 7 PM
- Fri10 AM to 2 PM
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on semfoodpantry.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Queen City Kitchen
24 miles from the center of Bethel2386 Kemper Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Hours
- Tue12 PM to 1:30 PM
- Wed12 PM to 1:30 PM
- Thu12 PM to 1:30 PM
- Sat12 PM to 1 PM
- Sun2 PM to 3 PM
Listed on queencitykitchen.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Queen City Kitchen Pantry
Queen City Kitchen
24 miles from the center of Bethel2386 Kemper Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Hours
- Tue12 PM to 1:30 PM
- Thu12 PM to 1:30 PM
Listed on queencitykitchen.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Liberty Street Market
Freestore Foodbank
25 miles from the center of Bethel112 E Liberty Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Hours
- Mon8 AM to 4 PM
- Tue8 AM to 4 PM
- Wed8 AM to 4 PM
- Thu8 AM to 4 PM
- Fri8 AM to 4 PM
What to bring: Bring a picture ID and household verification, such as an address, birth certificate, or medical card.
Listed on freestorefoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Mother Teresa of Calcutta Dining Room
Saint Francis Seraph Ministries
25 miles from the center of Bethel1615 Republic Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Hours
- Mon6:45 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 3:45 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
- Tue6:45 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 3:45 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
- Wed6:45 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 3:45 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
- Thu6:45 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 3:45 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
- Fri6:45 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 3:45 PM to 6 PM. Dinner
Who can come: Anyone in need of a meal.
Listed on sfsministries.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Valley Interfaith Community Resource Center Food Pantry
Valley Interfaith Community Resource Center
27 miles from the center of Bethel420 W Wyoming Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45215
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 10 AM. Blue Card members; 10 AM to 12 PM
- Tue10 AM to 12 PM
- Wed3 PM to 5 PM
- Fri9 AM to 10 AM. Blue Card members; 10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on vicrc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bethel
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
Freestore Foodbank
3401 Rosenthal Way, Cincinnati, OH 45204
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 Society of Greater Cincinnati
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
Clermont County Community Services, Inc
3003 Hospital Drive, Batavia, OH 45103
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Clermont County
Bethel is in Clermont County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Clermont County Department of Job and Family Services
2400 Clermont Center Drive, Batavia, OH 45103
Help here
- Food, cash, medical, and child care assistanceApply for food, cash, medical, and child care assistance and get help with your case.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on djfs.clermontcountyohio.gov
Public health · County office
Clermont County WIC
2400 Clermont Center Drive, Suite 200, Batavia, OH 45103
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food benefitsEligible pregnant or postpartum women and children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clermonthealthohio.gov
Child support · County office
Clermont County Child Support Enforcement Agency
2400 Clermont Center Drive, Suite 107, Batavia, OH 45103
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help applying for child support services and managing a child support case.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clermontsupportskids.org
Housing help · Regional office
Clermont Metropolitan Housing Authority
65 S. Market St., Batavia, OH 45103
Help here
- Affordable housing and vouchersApply for public housing or housing vouchers if you qualify.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clermontmha.org
Local office · Regional office
United Way of Greater Cincinnati 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for needs such as food, housing, utilities, and jobs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwgc.org
Public health · County office
Clermont County Public Health
2275 Bauer Road, Suite 300, Batavia, OH 45103
Help here
- Public health programsGet help with health programs such as immunizations, health information, and public health concerns.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clermonthealthohio.gov
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 Cincinnati 211
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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