Findlay
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Local offices in Findlay
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way 211
Help here
- Information and referralCall to find local help with food, housing, utility bills, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwaytoledo.org
Housing help · Regional office
Hancock Metropolitan Housing Authority
The Family Center, Suite 114, 1800 North Blanchard Street, Findlay, OH 45840
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramApply for help paying rent through the Housing Choice Voucher Program when its waiting list is open.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hancockmetro.com
Utilities · City office
Water and Sewer Billing Office
136 North Blanchard Street, Findlay, OH 45840
Help here
- Water and sewer bills and serviceGet help with water and sewer bills, payments, and starting or ending service.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on findlayohio.gov
Local office · City office
City of Findlay
318 Dorney Plaza, Findlay, OH 45840
Help here
- City customer serviceCall or contact the city to ask for help or report a city problem.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on findlayohio.gov
State office
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Hancock County Title Office
8210 County Road 140, Suite E, Findlay, OH 45840
Help here
- Vehicle title servicesGet help with vehicle title services at the Hancock County title office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bmvonline.dps.ohio.gov
Library · Regional office
Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, Findlay-Main Branch
206 Broadway, Findlay, OH 45840
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, use computers, and ask a librarian for help.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on findlaylibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Findlay Recreation
3430 North Main Street, Findlay, OH 45840
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesFind programs, activities, and places to play or take part in recreation.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on findlayohio.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Findlay first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Mosaic Ministries of South Toledo
40 miles from the center of Findlay860 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
41 miles from the center of Findlay1630 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
41 miles from the center of Findlay745 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
St. Lucas Food Pantry at St. Johns
St. Lucas Lutheran Church
41 miles from the center of Findlay708 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
Free meals
Helping Hands of St. Louis
Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo
42 miles from the center of Findlay443 Sixth Street, Toledo, OH 43605
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Meals are served Monday through Friday. Call for the meal schedule.
Who can come: Everyone who comes for a meal
What to bring: No religious affiliation or residency requirements.
Listed on catholiccharitiesnwo.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Equality Toledo Community Pantry
Equality Toledo
42 miles from the center of Findlay125 S Superior St, Toledo, OH 43604
Hours
- Mon11 AM to 1 PM
- Wed5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
- Sat1 PM to 4 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need in the Toledo area
What to bring: No ID or paperwork needed
Listed on equalitytoledo.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Findlay
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
West Ohio Food Bank
1380 East Kibby Street, Lima, OH 45804
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
Hancock Hardin Wyandot Putnam Community Action Commission
1637 Tiffin Avenue, Findlay, OH 45840
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Hancock County
Findlay is in Hancock County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Hancock County Job & Family Services
7814 County Road 140, Findlay, OH 45840
Help here
- Family assistanceApply for food, cash, and medical benefits or get help with an existing case.Apply online
- Children and family servicesContact the county about child protection, foster care, or adoption services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.hancock.oh.us
Child support · County office
Hancock County Child Support Enforcement Agency
7814 County Road 140, Findlay, OH 45840
Help here
- Child support servicesApply for help setting up or changing a child support order, collecting payments, or establishing parentage.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.hancock.oh.us
Housing help · Regional office
Hancock Metropolitan Housing Authority
1800 North Blanchard Street, Suite 114, Findlay, OH 45840
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramApply for a voucher that can help pay rent if you qualify.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hancockmetro.com
Public health · County office
Hancock Public Health
2225 Keith Parkway, Findlay, OH 45840
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, and help with public health programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hancockph.com
Mental health and recovery · County office
Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board of Hancock County
Help here
- Behavioral health referralsFind local mental health and substance use treatment and recovery services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yourpathtohealth.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Hancock County Law Library
300 South Main Street, 4th Floor, Findlay, OH 45840
Help here
- Legal information resourcesUse the law library’s legal materials and research computers for legal information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.hancock.oh.us
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 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.
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