Cuyahoga Falls
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Local offices in Cuyahoga Falls
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Regional office
United Way 2-1-1 Summit County
Help here
- Information and referralCall 211 any time to find local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211summit.org
Housing help · City office
Community Development Department
2310 Second Street, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Help here
- Housing rehabilitation loansEligible homeowners can apply for a deferred, zero-interest loan to repair a home in the city.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofcf.com
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing Office
2310 Second Street, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Help here
- Utility billing and service accountsGet help with city electric, water, sewer, and sanitation bills or start a utility account.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofcf.com
Older adults · City office
City Senior Services
2310 Second Street, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Help here
- Senior snow removal assistanceEligible older adults and residents with disabilities can apply for vouchers for driveway snow plowing.Apply onlineRead more
- Senior WatchEligible older adults who live alone can sign up for regular check-ins from the police department.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofcf.com
State office
Cuyahoga Falls License Bureau
48 East Bath Road, Suite 101, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationVisit the license bureau for driver license and state identification services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fallsbmv.com
Library · City office
Cuyahoga Falls Library
2015 Third Street, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Help here
- Library materials and programsGet a library card to borrow books and other materials or attend programs and classes.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fallslibrary.org
Local office · City office
City Hall
2310 Second Street, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Help here
- City information and customer serviceCall or visit City Hall to ask a question or find the right city department.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofcf.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation Department
Help here
- Parks, recreation, and community programsFind city parks, sports, arts activities, and programs for residents of all ages.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofcf.com
City of Cuyahoga Falls website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Cuyahoga Falls first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
St. John Paul II Ozanam Center
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Cleveland
19 miles from the center of Cuyahoga Falls8328 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
19 miles from the center of Cuyahoga Falls2145 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
19 miles from the center of Cuyahoga Falls3339 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
20 miles from the center of Cuyahoga Falls3764 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
21 miles from the center of Cuyahoga Falls2970 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
22 miles from the center of Cuyahoga Falls4400 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 Cuyahoga Falls
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
Akron Summit Community Action Agency, Inc.
55 E. Mill Street, P.O. Box 2000, Akron, OH 44309-2000
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Summit County
Cuyahoga Falls 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.
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
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
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
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
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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211summitmedina.org
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 2-1-1 Summit County
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.
Call 988Text 988