Jefferson
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Local offices in Jefferson
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Jefferson Utility Department
27 East Jefferson St, Jefferson, OH 44047
Help here
- Sewer and trash billingSign up for sewer and trash service, pay bills, or ask about charges and available bill credits.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jeffersonohio.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Jefferson Community Recreation Center
11 East Jefferson St, Jefferson, OH 44047
Help here
- Recreation and fitnessVisit for recreation programs, fitness access, and community activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jeffersonohio.gov
Older adults · City office
Jefferson Senior Center
11 East Jefferson St, Jefferson, OH 44047
Help here
- Senior activities and fitnessOlder adults can join social activities and senior fitness classes.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jeffersonohio.gov
Local office · City office
Jefferson Village Hall
27 East Jefferson St, Jefferson, OH 44047
Help here
- Village information and resident helpContact Village Hall with questions about local services, departments, and town business.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jeffersonohio.gov
Library · Regional office
Henderson Memorial Public Library
54 East Jefferson St, Jefferson, OH 44047
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other items, use public computers and Wi-Fi, or get printing and technology help.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hmpl.info
Village of Jefferson Ohio website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Jefferson first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Nottingham Food Pantry
42 miles from the center of Jefferson18316 Saint Clair Ave, Cleveland, OH 44110
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 3 PM
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 44110, 44112, and 44119; call ahead
Listed on greaterclevelandfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Rydzewski Family Healthy Choice Market
Greater Cleveland Food Bank
43 miles from the center of Jefferson15500 South Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, OH 44110
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 4 PM
- Tue10 AM to 1 PM
- Wed1 PM to 7 PM
- Thu4 PM to 7 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
- Sat9 AM to 12 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Who can come: Income-eligible neighbors
Listed on greaterclevelandfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Martin de Porres Family Center
Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland
45 miles from the center of Jefferson1264 E 123rd St, Cleveland, OH 44108
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Who can come: People in Cuyahoga or Lorain counties
What to bring: Photo ID is required. First-time visitors must register in person with photo ID and proof of residency and household members.
Listed on ccdocle.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Fatima Family Center
Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland
48 miles from the center of Jefferson6600 Lexington Ave, Cleveland, OH 44103
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Who can come: People in Cuyahoga or Lorain counties
What to bring: Photo ID is required. First-time visitors must register in person with photo ID and proof of residency and household members.
Listed on ccdocle.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. John Paul II Ozanam Center
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Cleveland
49 miles from the center of Jefferson8328 Broadway Ave, Cleveland, OH 44105
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need
What to bring: No ID or proof of income required.
Listed on svdpcle.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Bishop William M. Cosgrove Center
Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland
50 miles from the center of Jefferson1736 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Who can come: People in Cuyahoga or Lorain counties
What to bring: Photo ID is required. First-time visitors must register in person with photo ID and proof of residency and household members.
Listed on ccdocle.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Jefferson
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
Greater Cleveland Food Bank
13815 Coit Rd., Cleveland, OH 44110
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
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
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
Ashtabula County Community Action Agency
2009 W Prospect Road, PO Box 2610, Ashtabula, OH 44005
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Ashtabula County
Jefferson is in Ashtabula County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Ashtabula County Department of Job & Family Services
2924 Donahoe Drive, Ashtabula, OH 44004
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for food assistance, Medicaid, cash assistance, and child care help.Apply onlineRead more
- Child supportGet help establishing and managing child support orders.Read more
- Adult protective servicesReport concerns about an adult age 60 or older who may be at risk of harm.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on acdjfs.org
Community action · Nonprofit
2-1-1 Ashtabula County
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, utility bills, housing, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211ashtabula.org
Housing help · Regional office
Ashtabula Metropolitan Housing Authority
3526 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, OH 44004
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for public housing or rental help through housing programs.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ashtabulamha.com
Public health · County office
Ashtabula County Health Department
12 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH 44047
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health information, nursing services, vital records, and environmental health help.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ashtabulacountyhealth.com
Mental health and recovery · County office
Ashtabula County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board
4717 Main Avenue, Ashtabula, OH 44004
Help here
- Behavioral health resourcesFind mental health and addiction treatment and recovery support resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ashtabulamhrs.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Ashtabula County Law Library
25 W. Jefferson St., B Wing, Jefferson, OH 44047
Help here
- Legal research and formsUse legal research materials and find sample court forms.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ashtabulacounty.gov
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
- 2-1-1 Ashtabula County
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-874-8545 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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