Fairfield County
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Local offices in Fairfield County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Fairfield County Job and Family Services
239 West Main Street, Lancaster, OH 43130
Help here
- Food, cash, and health benefitsVisit the office for help with food, cash, and health benefits.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services and cases.
- Child and adult protectionContact the office about child or adult protection concerns.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fcjfs.org
Housing help · Regional office
Fairfield Metropolitan Housing Authority
315 North Columbus Street, Lancaster, OH 43130
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about housing choice vouchers and other affordable housing programs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fairfieldmha.org
Public health · County office
Fairfield County Health Department
1550 Sheridan Drive, Suite 100, Lancaster, OH 43130
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, nursing services, and immunizations.
- WICWIC helps eligible families with young children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fairfieldhealth.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Fairfield County ADAMH Board
108 West Main Street, Suite A, Lancaster, OH 43130
Help here
- Mental health and addiction servicesGet help finding mental health and addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fairfieldadamh.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Fairfield County Law Library
224 East Main Street, Lancaster, OH 43130
Help here
- Legal researchVisit the law library for legal research resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fairfieldcountyohio.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging
3776 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43207
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information and support for aging or disability services in Fairfield County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Fairfield County Veterans Service Commission
1550 Sheridan Drive, Suite 301, Lancaster, OH 43130
Help here
- Veterans benefits and supportVeterans and their families can get help applying for benefits and finding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fcvsc.org
Emergency help · County office
Fairfield County Emergency Management Agency
240 Baldwin Drive, Lancaster, OH 43130
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet emergency information and learn how the county coordinates disaster response and recovery.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fairfieldema.com
Jobs and training · County office
OhioMeansJobs Fairfield County
239 West Main Street, 3rd Floor, Lancaster, OH 43130
Help here
- Job search and trainingGet help finding work, exploring training, and using job search resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fcjfs.org
State office
Ohio BMV Fairfield County Title Office, Lancaster
982 Liberty Drive, Lancaster, OH 43130
Help here
- Vehicle titlesVisit the title office for vehicle title services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bmvonline.dps.ohio.gov
State office
Ohio BMV Fairfield County Title Office, Pickerington
12945 Stonecreek Drive, Pickerington, OH 43147
Help here
- Vehicle titlesVisit the title office for vehicle title services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bmvonline.dps.ohio.gov
Library · County office
Fairfield County District Library
219 North Broad Street, Lancaster, OH 43130
Help here
- Library and learning resourcesUse library materials, research help, and learning resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fcdlibrary.org
Fairfield County, Ohio website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Fairfield County, closest to the center of Lancaster first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
New Birth Christian Ministries
21 miles from the center of Lancaster3475 Refugee Rd., Columbus, OH 43232
Hours
- Fri11 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: All ZIP codes
What to bring: Bring ID
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
First Church of God Hope Food Pantry
First Church of God
21 miles from the center of Lancaster3480 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
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Christian Valley Missionary Baptist Church
21 miles from the center of Lancaster3330 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
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
New Horizons Christian Church Pantry
New Horizons Christian Church
21 miles from the center of Lancaster2100 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
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Bishop Griffin Resource Center
23 miles from the center of Lancaster2875 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
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
LSS Food Pantry Champion Ave.
LSS Food Pantry
24 miles from the center of Lancaster1460 S. Champion Ave., Columbus, OH 43206
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 3 PM
- Tue10 AM to 3 PM
- Wed10 AM to 3 PM
- Thu10 AM to 3 PM
- Fri10 AM to 3 PM
Who can come: All ZIP codes
What to bring: Bring ID. Appointment recommended.
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Fairfield 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
Mid-Ohio Food Collective
3960 Brookham Dr., Grove City, OH 43123
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 Southeast and Central Ohio
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
Community Action Program Commission of the Lancaster Fairfield County Area
1743 E. Main Street, P.O. Box 768, Lancaster, OH 43130
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Fairfield 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
- Fairfield County 2-1-1
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988