Bowersville

Local offices in Bowersville

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

• Utilities · City office

  Bowersville Water Utility

  3192 Maysville Street, Bowersville, OH 45307

  Help here

  • Water serviceContact the village about its public water system and water service.
  Call 937-453-2266DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ohioauditor.gov

• Local office · City office

  Village of Bowersville

  3192 Maysville Street, Bowersville, OH 45307

  Help here

  • Village government helpContact the village about local government services and village matters.
  Call 937-453-2266DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on boe.ohio.gov

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Hoge Memorial Presbyterian

  43 miles from the center of Bowersville

  2930 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43204

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Last two consecutive Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m.

  Who can come: People in ZIP codes 43204, 43223, and 43228

  What to bring: Photo ID and proof of address required

  Call 614-276-5433Directions

  Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Glenwood UMC

  43 miles from the center of Bowersville

  2833 Valleyview Dr., Columbus, OH 43204

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Sunday 8 a.m.

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 614-274-8469Directions

  Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Gladden Community House

  45 miles from the center of Bowersville

  318 S. Glenwood Ave., Columbus, OH 43223

  Hours

  • Mon11 AM to 2:45 PM
  • Tue11 AM to 2:45 PM
  • Wed11 AM to 1:45 PM
  • Thu11 AM to 2:45 PM
  • Fri11 AM to 2:45 PM

  Who can come: Residents of ZIP codes 43222, 43223, 43204, 43228, and 43215 west of the Scioto River; anyone in need may be served once

  What to bring: Call to schedule home delivery for seniors and people with disabilities

  Call 614-228-2498Directions

  Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Heart to Heart Food Pantry

  45 miles from the center of Bowersville

  1320 Cambridge Blvd., Columbus, OH 43212

  Hours

  • Tue9 AM to 12 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: Anyone; no ZIP code limits

  What to bring: No documents required

  Call 614-488-0681Directions

  Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Lower Lights Church Pantry

  Lower Lights Church

  45 miles from the center of Bowersville

  1066 Bellows Ave., Columbus, OH 43223

  Hours

  • Mon5 PM to 7 PM
  • Thu9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

  What to bring: Photo ID required. Appointment needed for full pantry visits.

  Call 614-228-1262Directions

  Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Crossroads World Ministries

  45 miles from the center of Bowersville

  165 S. Cypress Ave., Columbus, OH 43222

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Friday 4:30 p.m. until gone

  Who can come: Based on need

  What to bring: Pre-signup required by calling at 1 p.m.

  Call 614-596-1524Directions

  Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Bowersville

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

Job help near Bowersville

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 Bowersville. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  OhioMeansJobs - Clinton County

  Also helps young people

  12 miles away

  1025 S South Street, Suite 500, Wilmington, OH 45177

  Hours: M-F: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

  Call 937-382-7762 x 1208DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 19, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  OhioMeansJobs - Greene County

  Also helps young people

  13 miles away

  581 Ledbetter Road, Xenia, OH 45385

  Hours: M-F: 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

  Call 937-562-6565DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  OhioMeansJobs Fayette County

  Also helps young people

  23 miles away

  133 S Main St, Lower Level, Washington C.H., OH 43160

  Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

  Call 740-313-0101DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 9, 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 Greene County

Bowersville is in Greene County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Greene County Job and Family Services

  541 Ledbetter Rd., Xenia, OH 45385

  Help here

  • Public assistanceApply for food, cash, child care, or Medicaid benefits through the county office.Apply online
  Call 937-562-6000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Greene County WIC

  360 Wilson Dr., Xenia, OH 45385

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition assistanceEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five can get food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
  Call 937-374-5641DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Greene County Child Support Enforcement Agency

  541 Ledbetter Rd., Xenia, OH 45385

  Help here

  • Child and spousal supportGet help with child or spousal support cases, payments, and enforcement.
  Call 937-562-6200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Greene Metropolitan Housing Authority

  538 N. Detroit St., Xenia, OH 45385

  Help here

  • Affordable housingAsk about public housing and other affordable housing options for Greene County residents.
  Call 937-376-2908DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gmha.net

• Public health · County office

  Greene County Public Health

  360 Wilson Dr., Xenia, OH 45385

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit or call the health department for local public health programs and information.
  Call 937-374-5600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Mental Health Recovery Board of Clark, Greene & Madison Counties

  1055 E. High St., Springfield, OH 45505

  Help here

  • Mental health and addiction service connectionsContact the board to find local mental health and addiction services and support.
  Call 937-322-0648DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Greene 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