Defiance County
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Local offices in Defiance County
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Human services · County office
Defiance/Paulding Consolidated Job and Family Services, Defiance Office
6879 Evansport Road, Suite A, Defiance, OH 43512
Help here
- Benefits and public assistanceAsk about eligibility for Medicaid, food assistance, and Ohio Works First.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on defiancepauldingjfs.com
Public health · County office
Defiance County WIC
1300 E. Second Street, Suite 101, Defiance, OH 43512
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportAsk about WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on defiancecohealth.org
Child support · County office
Defiance County Child Support Enforcement Agency
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help setting up parentage, enforcing support orders, or collecting and paying child support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on defiance-county.com
Local office · Regional office
First Call for Help 211
Help here
- Community resource referralCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ohio211.org
Public health · County office
Defiance County Health Department
1300 E. Second Street, Defiance, OH 43512
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the department for county health services and public health information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on defiancecohealth.org
Older adults · County office
Defiance County Senior Services
140 E. Broadway Street, Defiance, OH 43512
Help here
- Senior transportation and supportAdults age 60 and older can ask about rides, Medicare help, food programs, and local support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on defiance-county.com
Older adults · Regional office
Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesFind help with services that support older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers in Defiance County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on areaofficeonaging.com
Veterans · County office
Defiance County Veterans Service Commission
1300 E. Second Street, Suite 102, Defiance, OH 43512
Help here
- Veterans benefits and assistanceGet help with veterans benefits claims, emergency assistance, military records, and rides to VA medical appointments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on defiance-county.com
Emergency help · County office
Defiance County Emergency Management Agency
22491 Mill Street, Defiance, OH
Help here
- Emergency preparednessContact the county agency for emergency management information and preparedness help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on defiance-county.com
Jobs and training · County office
Defiance County OhioMeansJobs Center
1300 E. Second Street, Suite 202, Defiance, OH 43512
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet help finding work and connecting with employment resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on defiancepauldingjfs.com
State office
Defiance County Title Office
221 Clinton Street, Defiance, OH 43512
Help here
- Vehicle titlesApply for or transfer an Ohio vehicle title at the county title office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bmvonline.dps.ohio.gov
Library · Regional office
Defiance Public Library System
320 Fort Street, Defiance, OH 43512
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, digital resources, research help, and learning programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on defiancelibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Defiance County, closest to the center of Defiance first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Mosaic Ministries of South Toledo
48 miles from the center of Defiance860 Orchard Street, Toledo, OH 43609
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Sunday: Free groceries 6:30 pm. Tuesday: Free groceries 6:00 pm.
Listed on mosaicministries.us, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Vision Kitchen
Vision Ministries
48 miles from the center of Defiance1630 Broadway St, Toledo, OH 43609
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5:30pm
Listed on vision.today, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Cindy's Corner Cafe
St. Lucas Lutheran Church
48 miles from the center of Defiance745 Walbridge Ave, Toledo, OH 43609
Hours
- Tue12 PM to 12:45 PM
- Wed12 PM to 12:45 PM
- Thu12 PM to 12:45 PM
- Fri12 PM to 12:45 PM
Listed on stlucastoledo.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Greater Grace Free Choice Food Pantry
Greater Grace Church
49 miles from the center of Defiance3342 Monroe St, Toledo, OH 43606
Hours
- Sat1 PM to 3:30 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Who can come: No residency restrictions
What to bring: Bring a box, tub, or tote to carry food.
Listed on foodpantrytoledo.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Lucas Food Pantry at St. Johns
St. Lucas Lutheran Church
49 miles from the center of Defiance708 S Erie St, Toledo, OH 43609
Hours
- Mon11 AM to 12:30 PM
- Tue11 AM to 12:30 PM
- Wed11 AM to 12:30 PM
- Thu11 AM to 12:30 PM
- Fri11 AM to 12:30 PM
- Sat11 AM to 12:30 PM
- Sun11 AM to 12:30 PM
Listed on stlucastoledo.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Toledo Emergency Choice Food Pantry
Lutheran Social Services of Northwestern Ohio
50 miles from the center of Defiance2149 Collingwood Blvd, Toledo, OH 43620
Hours
- Tue9:30 AM to 12 PM
- Thu9:30 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Everyone, regardless of ZIP code
What to bring: Call Monday or Wednesday to register. Bring photo ID and proof of residence. Clients may come once per month.
Listed on lssnwo.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Defiance County
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
Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank
24 East Woodruff Avenue, Toledo, OH 43604
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 of Western Ohio, 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
Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission, Inc.
1933 E. Second Street, Defiance, OH 43512
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Defiance 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
Talk to a person
- First Call for Help 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.
Call 988Text 988