Harrisburg

Local offices in Harrisburg

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

• Local office · City office

  Village Hall and Community Building

  1100 High St., Harrisburg, OH 43126

  Help here

  • Village governmentVisit the village building for local government services and village council meetings.Read more
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on harrisburgohio.gov

• Library · City office

  Harrisburg Library

  1036 High St., Harrisburg, OH 43126

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to use its services and take part in its programs.
  Call 614-877-4065DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on harrisburgohio.gov

Village of Harrisburg website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Hoge Memorial Presbyterian

  11 miles from the center of Harrisburg

  2930 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43204

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Last two consecutive Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m.

  Who can come: People in ZIP codes 43204, 43223, and 43228

  What to bring: Photo ID and proof of address required

  Call 614-276-5433Directions

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

• Free meals

  Glenwood UMC

  12 miles from the center of Harrisburg

  2833 Valleyview Dr., Columbus, OH 43204

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Sunday 8 a.m.

  Who can come: Anyone

  Call 614-274-8469Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Gladden Community House

  12 miles from the center of Harrisburg

  318 S. Glenwood Ave., Columbus, OH 43223

  Hours

  • Mon11 AM to 2:45 PM
  • Tue11 AM to 2:45 PM
  • Wed11 AM to 1:45 PM
  • Thu11 AM to 2:45 PM
  • Fri11 AM to 2:45 PM

  Who can come: Residents of ZIP codes 43222, 43223, 43204, 43228, and 43215 west of the Scioto River; anyone in need may be served once

  What to bring: Call to schedule home delivery for seniors and people with disabilities

  Call 614-228-2498Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Lower Lights Church Pantry

  Lower Lights Church

  12 miles from the center of Harrisburg

  1066 Bellows Ave., Columbus, OH 43223

  Hours

  • Mon5 PM to 7 PM
  • Thu9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

  What to bring: Photo ID required. Appointment needed for full pantry visits.

  Call 614-228-1262Directions

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

• Free meals

  Reeb Avenue Center Reeb Café

  Reeb Avenue Center

  12 miles from the center of Harrisburg

  280 Reeb Ave., Columbus, OH 43207

  Hours

  • Mon11 AM to 2 PM
  • Tue11 AM to 2 PM
  • Wed11 AM to 2 PM
  • Thu11 AM to 2 PM
  • Fri11 AM to 2 PM

  Who can come: All ZIP codes

  What to bring: No documentation required

  Call 614-785-7015Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Crossroads World Ministries

  12 miles from the center of Harrisburg

  165 S. Cypress Ave., Columbus, OH 43222

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Friday 4:30 p.m. until gone

  Who can come: Based on need

  What to bring: Pre-signup required by calling at 1 p.m.

  Call 614-596-1524Directions

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

Nonprofits that serve Harrisburg

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

Job help near Harrisburg

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 Harrisburg. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  OhioMeansJobs Columbus - Franklin County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  15 miles away

  1111 East Broad Street, Suite 201, Columbus, OH 43205

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

  Call 614-559-5052DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 18, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  OhioMeansJobs - Madison County

  Also helps young people

  16 miles away

  200 Midway Street, London, OH 43140

  Hours: M-F 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

  Call 740-852-8801 / 740-852-6008DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 5, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  OhioMeansJobs Pickaway

  Also helps young people

  19 miles away

  1005 South Pickaway Street, PO Box 610, Circleville, OH 43113

  Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm

  Call 740-420-7339DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 30, 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 Franklin County

Harrisburg is in Franklin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services

  1721 Northland Park Avenue, Columbus, OH 43229

  Help here

  • Food, cash, medical, and child care assistanceApply for SNAP, cash assistance, Medicaid, or child care help at one of the county's drop-off offices.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 844-640-6446DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · City office

  Columbus Public Health WIC

  240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC offers food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support to eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.
  Call 614-645-7280DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Franklin County Child Support Enforcement Agency

  80 E. Fulton Street, Columbus, OH 43215

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage, setting or enforcing child support orders, and accessing case services.
  Call 614-525-3275DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · Regional office

  LSS 211 Central Ohio

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utility bills, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority

  880 E. 11th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing, housing choice vouchers, and other rental assistance programs.
  Call 614-421-6000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Franklin County Public Health

  280 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information and help with health services for county residents.
  Call 614-525-3160DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Franklin 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