Dresden

Local offices in Dresden

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

• Utilities · City office

  Dresden Water Clerk

  904 Chestnut Street, Dresden, OH 43821

  Help here

  • Water billingContact the water clerk about your village water bill.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 740-754-2569DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Dresden Municipal Building

  904 Chestnut Street, Dresden, OH 43821

  Help here

  • Village office helpContact the village office about local government services and village information.
  Call 740-754-3151DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Dresden Senior Center

  1348 Main Street, Dresden, OH 43821

  Help here

  • Senior centerContact the senior center about services and activities for older residents.
  Call 740-754-2633DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Dresden Branch Library

  816 Main Street, Dresden, OH 43821

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow library materials and use library services.
  Call 740-754-1003DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on muskingumlibrary.org

Village of Dresden website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  New Birth Christian Ministries

  49 miles from the center of Dresden

  3475 Refugee Rd., Columbus, OH 43232

  Hours

  • Fri11 AM to 1 PM

  Who can come: All ZIP codes

  What to bring: Bring ID

  Call 614-475-7702Directions

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

• Food pantry

  First Church of God Hope Food Pantry

  First Church of God

  49 miles from the center of Dresden

  3480 Refugee Rd., Columbus, OH 43232

  Hours

  • Sat9 AM to 11 AM (2nd and 4th of the month)

  Who can come: All ZIP codes

  What to bring: ID preferred

  Call 614-866-5864Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Bishop Griffin Resource Center

  49 miles from the center of Dresden

  2875 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, OH 43209

  Hours

  • Tue9 AM to 11 AM
  • Wed3 PM to 5 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 11 AM

  Who can come: People in ZIP codes 43209, 43227, and 43213

  What to bring: Photo ID and recent mail with address required

  Call 614-338-8220Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Christian Valley Missionary Baptist Church

  50 miles from the center of Dresden

  3330 Refugee Rd., Columbus, OH 43232

  Hours

  • Sat10 AM to 12 PM (3rd of the month)

  Who can come: People in ZIP codes 43232 and 43227

  What to bring: ID required for all adults in household

  Call 614-231-0601Directions

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

• Food pantry

  New Horizons Christian Church Pantry

  New Horizons Christian Church

  52 miles from the center of Dresden

  2100 Williams Rd., Columbus, OH 43207

  Hours

  • Wed5 PM to 7 PM

  Who can come: People in ZIP code 43207 and nearby

  What to bring: Photo ID and proof of address required

  Call 614-497-3456Directions

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

Nonprofits that serve Dresden

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

Offices for all of Muskingum County

Dresden is in Muskingum County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Muskingum County Job & Family Services

  445 Woodlawn Ave, Zanesville, OH 43701

  Help here

  • Public assistanceApply for food, cash, medical, and child care assistance.
  Call 740-454-0161DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on muskingumcountyjfs.com

• Public health · County office

  Muskingum County WIC Program

  205 N. Seventh Street, Zanesville, OH 43701

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible families can get healthy foods, nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and referrals.
  Call 740-454-5040DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Muskingum County Child Support Enforcement Agency

  1830 East Pike, Zanesville, OH 43701

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing and enforcing child and medical support orders.
  Call 740-455-7146DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on muskingumcountyjfs.com

• Housing help · Regional office

  Zanesville Metropolitan Housing Authority

  407 Pershing Rd, Zanesville, OH 43701

  Help here

  • Housing Choice Voucher ProgramApply for rental assistance when the program waitlist is open.
  Call 740-454-9714DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Muskingum Area Mental Health and Recovery Services Board

  1500 Coal Run Road, Zanesville, OH 43701

  Help here

  • Behavioral health resourcesFind local mental health and substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery services.
  Call 740-454-8557DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Muskingum County Law Library

  22 N. Fifth Street, Zanesville, OH 43701

  Help here

  • Legal information resourcesUse legal information resources with help from the law librarian.
  Call 740-455-7154DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Muskingum 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