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Local offices in Canton
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Housing help · City office
Department of Community Development
218 Cleveland Avenue SW, 5th Floor, Canton, OH 44702
Help here
- Housing repair and homebuyer assistanceEligible residents can ask about home repair, housing rehabilitation, and down payment help.Apply online
- Senior home safety helpOlder residents can ask about the city's Silver Safety program for help making their homes safer.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cantonohio.gov
Utilities · City office
Canton Utilities Utility Billing
306 2nd Street SE, Canton, OH 44702
Help here
- Water, sewer, and sanitation billsResidents can pay bills, ask about an account, or arrange to start or stop utility service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cantonohio.gov
State office
Ohio BMV Canton Deputy Registrar License Agency
110 Central Plaza South, Suite 160, Canton, OH 44702
Help here
- Driver and vehicle licensing servicesResidents can visit the license agency for Ohio driver and vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on publicsafety.ohio.gov
Library · Regional office
Stark Library Main Library
1020 Market Ave. N, Canton, OH 44702
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use library programs, learning resources, and public services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on starklibrary.org
Local office · City office
Canton City Hall
218 Cleveland Ave SW, Canton, OH 44702
Help here
- City information and assistanceCall or visit City Hall for general information about city services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cantonohio.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Canton Parks and Recreation
1615 Stadium Park Dr NW, Canton, OH 44718
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsResidents can find city park information, recreation programs, and events.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cantonohio.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Canton first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
St. John Paul II Ozanam Center
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Cleveland
46 miles from the center of Canton8328 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
Southwest Ozanam Center
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Cleveland
47 miles from the center of Canton2145 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
47 miles from the center of Canton3339 Broadview Rd, Cleveland, OH 44109
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 1 PM
Listed on greaterclevelandfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Brookside Hunger Center
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Cleveland
48 miles from the center of Canton3764 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
49 miles from the center of Canton2970 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
49 miles from the center of Canton4400 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 Canton
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
Stark County Community Action Agency
1366 Market Avenue North, Canton, OH 44714-2606
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Stark County
Canton is in Stark County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Stark County Job & Family Services
221 3rd Street SE, Canton, OH 44702
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesApply for food, cash, medical, and child care assistance through the county agency.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rpc.starkcountyohio.gov
Public health · County office
Stark County Health Department WIC Clinic
7235 Whipple Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on starkcountyohio.gov
Child support · County office
Stark County Child Support Enforcement Agency
221 3rd Street SE, Canton, OH 44702
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or changing a child support order and managing support payments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rpc.starkcountyohio.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority
400 Tuscarawas Street East, Canton, OH 44702
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for public housing or housing assistance if you meet the program rules.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on starkmha.org
Public health · County office
Stark County Health Department
7235 Whipple Ave NW, Suite B, North Canton, OH 44720
Help here
- Public health servicesGet help with county health services, health records, and public health information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on starkcountyohio.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Stark County Law Library
Help here
- Public legal information resourcesUse legal reference materials and get help finding legal information at the library.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on starkcountyohio.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 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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