Elmwood Place

Local offices in Elmwood Place

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

• Human services · Nonprofit

  United Way of Greater Cincinnati 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to connect with local help for housing, food, utility bills, jobs, and other needs.
  Call 513-721-7900Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Elmwood Place Administrative Offices

  6118 Vine Street, Elmwood Place, OH 45216

  Help here

  • Village services and public recordsContact the village offices for general questions or to request public records.
  Call 513-242-0291DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on elmwoodplace-oh.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Elmwood Place Branch Library

  6120 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45216

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch for library materials, Wi-Fi, homework help, and public programs.
  Call 513-369-4452DirectionsWebsite

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

Village of Elmwood Place website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Free meals

  Annette’s Café Community Meal

  Cain

  3.1 miles from the center of Elmwood Place

  4234 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45223

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Every Monday at 3:30 pm

  Who can come: Anyone. Meals are first-come, first-served and limited in quantity.

  What to bring: No paperwork, documents, or registration needed.

  Call 513-591-2246DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on caincincy.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Peace Potluck

  Third Way Peace Fellowship

  3.1 miles from the center of Elmwood Place

  4234 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45223

  Hours

  • Thu6 PM to 8 PM
  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on caincincy.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  The Free Fridge

  CAIN and Third Way Peace Fellowship

  3.1 miles from the center of Elmwood Place

  4234 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45223

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  24/7 access

  Call 513-591-2246DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on caincincy.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free grocery market

  The Market at CAIN

  Cain

  3.1 miles from the center of Elmwood Place

  4230 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45223

  Hours

  • Mon5 PM to 7 PM
  • Tue10 AM to 1 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 1 PM

  Who can come: All ZIP codes in the Greater Cincinnati area.

  Call 513-591-2246DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on caincincy.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Valley Interfaith Community Resource Center Food Pantry

  Valley Interfaith Community Resource Center

  3.4 miles from the center of Elmwood Place

  420 W Wyoming Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45215

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 10 AM. Blue Card members; 10 AM to 12 PM
  • Tue10 AM to 12 PM
  • Wed3 PM to 5 PM
  • Fri9 AM to 10 AM. Blue Card members; 10 AM to 12 PM
  Call 513-821-3233DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on vicrc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Queen City Kitchen

  4.2 miles from the center of Elmwood Place

  2386 Kemper Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45206

  Hours

  • Tue12 PM to 1:30 PM
  • Wed12 PM to 1:30 PM
  • Thu12 PM to 1:30 PM
  • Sat12 PM to 1 PM
  • Sun2 PM to 3 PM
  Call 513-961-1983DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on queencitykitchen.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Elmwood Place

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

Job help near Elmwood Place

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 Elmwood Place. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  OhioMeansJobs Butler County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  15 miles away

  101 Knightsbridge Dr. Suite 1228, Hamilton, OH 45011

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

  Call 513-785-6500DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 5, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  OhioMeansJobs Clermont County

  Also helps young people

  20 miles away

  2400 Clermont Center Drive, Suite 204 A, Batavia, OH 45103

  Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

  Call 513-943-3000DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 31, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  OhioMeansJobs Warren County

  Also helps young people

  23 miles away

  300 East Silver Street, Lebanon, OH 45036

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

  Call 513-695-1130DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 5, 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 Hamilton County

Elmwood Place is in Hamilton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Hamilton County Job and Family Services

  1701 Patricia McCollum Way, Cincinnati, OH 45237

  Help here

  • Public assistanceApply for food, cash, child care, and medical assistance.Apply online
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and case questions.Read more
  Call 513-946-1000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority

  1627 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45214

  Help here

  • Affordable housingApply for public housing and housing voucher programs.
  Call 513-721-4580DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Hamilton County Public Health

  1701 Patricia McCollum Way, Dept. 93, Cincinnati, OH 45237

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information, certificates, and help with health concerns.Read more
  Call 513-946-7800DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Hamilton County Public Health Clinical Services and Tuberculosis Clinic

  5050 Section Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45212

  Help here

  • Clinical and disease prevention servicesGet STI and HIV testing, tuberculosis care, and some immunizations.
  Call 513-946-7610DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Hamilton County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board

  2350 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219

  Help here

  • Behavioral health access and referralsFind local mental health and addiction treatment resources.
  Call 513-946-8600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Hamilton County Law Library

  1000 Main Street, Room 601, Cincinnati, OH 45202

  Help here

  • Legal research and self-helpUse legal information and get help finding research resources.
  Call 513-946-5300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lawlibrary.hamiltoncountyohio.gov

Everything in Hamilton 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