Boston Heights

Local offices in Boston Heights

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

• Local office · City office

  Boston Heights Village Hall

  45 E. Boston Mills Rd., Boston Heights, OH 44236

  Help here

  • Village government servicesContact Village Hall for help reaching village staff, finding public records, or learning about local services.
  • Senior programsFind village senior events, Alzheimer’s support, and the Senior Watch Program.Read more
  Call 330-650-4111DirectionsWebsite

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

Village of Boston Heights website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  St. John Paul II Ozanam Center

  Society of St. Vincent de Paul Cleveland

  15 miles from the center of Boston Heights

  8328 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.

  Call 216-271-4242DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Southwest Ozanam Center

  Society of St. Vincent de Paul Cleveland

  16 miles from the center of Boston Heights

  2145 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.

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  United Hearts Life Mission Ctr

  17 miles from the center of Boston Heights

  3339 Broadview Rd, Cleveland, OH 44109

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 1 PM
  Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Brookside Hunger Center

  Society of St. Vincent de Paul Cleveland

  17 miles from the center of Boston Heights

  3764 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.

  Call 216-541-1444DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Redeemer Crisis Center

  18 miles from the center of Boston Heights

  2970 W 30th St, Cleveland, OH 44113

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 1 PM

  Who can come: Call for service area information

  Directions

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

• Free meals

  St. Augustine Hunger Center

  18 miles from the center of Boston Heights

  1400 Howard Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113

  Hours

  • Mon11 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch
  Directions

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

Nonprofits that serve Boston Heights

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

Job help near Boston Heights

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 Boston Heights. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  OhioMeansJobs Summit County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  11 miles away

  1040 E Tallmadge Avenue, Akron, OH 44310

  Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  Call 330-633-1050DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 28, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  OhioMeansJobs Portage County

  Also helps young people

  15 miles away

  253 South Chestnut St., Ravenna, OH 44266

  Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

  Call 330-296-2841DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 30, 2026

• American Job Center

  OhioMeansJobs Cleveland - Cuyahoga County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  19 miles away

  1910 Carnegie Avenue, Free Parking off East 19th, Cleveland, OH 44115

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

  Call 216-777-8200DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 18, 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 Summit County

Boston Heights 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.
  Call 844-640-6446DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 330-375-2142DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 330-643-2765DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 330-376-7730DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 330-762-9631DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on akronhousing.gov

• 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.
  Call 330-376-6660Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211summitmedina.org

Everything in Summit 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