La Rue

Local offices in La Rue

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

• Utilities · City office

  La Rue Board of Public Affairs

  86 High Street, La Rue, OH 43332

  Help here

  • Sewer service and billsContact the Board of Public Affairs about village sewer service and sewer bills.Apply onlineRead more
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on laruevillage.com

• Local office · City office

  Village of La Rue Office

  86 High Street, La Rue, OH 43332

  Help here

  • Village government helpContact the village office about local government services and village matters.Read more
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on laruevillage.com

Village of La Rue website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Overcomers Christian Center

  41 miles from the center of La Rue

  4743 Karl Rd., Columbus, OH 43229

  Hours

  • Sat10 AM to 12 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)

  Who can come: People in ZIP codes 43229, 43231, and 43085

  What to bring: Photo ID required. No appointment needed.

  Call 614-433-3002Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center

  43 miles from the center of La Rue

  14 W. Lakeview Ave., Columbus, OH 43202

  Hours

  • Tue12 PM to 3 PM
  • Wed4 PM to 7 PM
  • Thu12 PM to 3 PM
  • Fri12 PM to 3 PM

  Who can come: People in ZIP codes 43202, 43214, and 43224

  What to bring: Photo ID and proof of address required

  Call 614-268-3539Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Heart to Heart Food Pantry

  45 miles from the center of La Rue

  1320 Cambridge Blvd., Columbus, OH 43212

  Hours

  • Tue9 AM to 12 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: Anyone; no ZIP code limits

  What to bring: No documents required

  Call 614-488-0681Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Neighborhood Services, Inc.

  45 miles from the center of La Rue

  1950 N. 4th St., Columbus, OH 43201

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 1 PM
  • Tue10 AM to 1 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 1 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 1 PM
  • Sun1 PM to 3 PM

  Who can come: People in ZIP codes 43201, 43202, 43210, 43211, 43212, 43219, 43220, 43221, 43224, and 43229

  What to bring: Scheduling opens one hour before service. Make appointments in person; first come, first served.

  Call 614-297-0592Directions

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

• Food pantry

  NNEMAP Food Pantry

  45 miles from the center of La Rue

  677 E. 11th Ave., Columbus, OH 43211

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 12 PM
  • Tue9 AM to 12 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 12 PM
  • Thu3 PM to 6 PM

  Who can come: All ZIP codes

  What to bring: ID and proof of address required

  Call 614-297-0533Directions

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

• Food pantry

  The Dream Center

  45 miles from the center of La Rue

  38 W. Greenwood Ave., Columbus, OH 43201

  Hours

  • Tue9 AM to 12 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: All ZIP codes

  What to bring: ID preferred but not required

  Call 614-547-3138Directions

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

Nonprofits that serve La Rue

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

Job help near La Rue

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 La Rue. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  OhioMeansJobs Hardin County

  Also helps young people

  13 miles away

  175 W Franklin Street, Suite 150, Kenton, OH 43326

  Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Friday 8:30 am-2:30 pm

  Call 419-674-2312DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 31, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  OhioMeansJobs - Marion County

  Also helps young people

  13 miles away

  622 Leader Street, Marion, OH 43302

  Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

  Call 740-382-0076DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  OhioMeansJobs Wyandot County

  Also helps young people

  18 miles away

  120 E Johnson Street, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351

  Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

  Call 419-617-4230DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 31, 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 Marion County

La Rue is in Marion County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Marion County Job & Family Services

  363 W. Fairground St., Marion, OH 43302

  Help here

  • Food, health, and cash benefitsApply for food, health, and cash assistance programs through the county agency.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child care assistanceEligible families can apply for help paying for child care while they work, study, or train.Apply onlineRead more
  • Adult protective servicesReport suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an older adult to the agency.
  Call 740-387-8560DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Marion Public Health WIC

  181 S. Main St., Marion, OH 43302

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC provides food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children.Read more
  Call 740-383-5533DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Marion County Child Support Enforcement Agency

  620 Leader St., Marion, OH 43302

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage or child support orders and collecting or paying child support.Apply online
  Call 740-387-6688DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Marion Metropolitan Housing Authority

  117 N. Greenwood St., Suite 12, Marion, OH 43302

  Help here

  • Housing Choice Voucher assistanceApply for rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher program.Apply online
  Call 740-382-2181DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Ohio 211

  Help here

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

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ohio211.org

• Public health · County office

  Marion Public Health

  181 S. Main St., Marion, OH 43302

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department for local health programs, immunizations, and birth or death certificates.Read more
  Call 740-387-6520DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Marion 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