Lakeview
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Local offices in Lakeview
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Regional office
Logan County 211
Help here
- Local help and resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on logancounty211.org
Utilities · City office
Lakeview Water and Light Office
130 E Lake Street, Lakeview, OH 43331
Help here
- Water and electric service and billingContact the office about village water and electric service or bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lakeviewohio.org
Local office · City office
Village Administrative Offices
130 E Lake Street, Lakeview, OH 43331
Help here
- Village services and questionsContact the village office for help with local government services and questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lakeviewohio.org
Library · Regional office
Lakeview Branch Library
165 E Lake Street, Lakeview, OH 43331
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to use library services and borrow materials.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on logancountylibraries.org
Village of Lakeview, Ohio website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Lakeview first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Heart to Heart Food Pantry
58 miles from the center of Lakeview1320 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
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Glenwood UMC
58 miles from the center of Lakeview2833 Valleyview Dr., Columbus, OH 43204
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Sunday 8 a.m.
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center
58 miles from the center of Lakeview14 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
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Hoge Memorial Presbyterian
58 miles from the center of Lakeview2930 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
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Neighborhood Services, Inc.
59 miles from the center of Lakeview1950 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.
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Dream Center
60 miles from the center of Lakeview38 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
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lakeview
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
Second Harvest Food Bank of Clark, Champaign & Logan Counties
20 N Murray, Springfield, OH 45503
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
Bridges Community Action Partnership
232 N. Main Street, Suite G, Marysville, OH 43040
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Logan County
Lakeview is in Logan County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Logan County Job & Family Services
1851 State Route 47 W, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Help here
- Family and public assistanceAsk about county family services and assistance programs.
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the county agency.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on loganjfs.org
Public health · County office
Logan County WIC
1851 State Route 47 W, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Help here
- WIC nutrition programWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on loganjfs.org
Housing help · County office
Logan County Metro Housing Authority
116 N. Everett Street, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about public housing and housing choice voucher assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lcmha.com
Public health · County office
Logan County Health District
310 S. Main Street, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Help here
- Public health servicesGet help with local public health programs, health records, and environmental health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on loganhealthohio.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet connected to services that help older adults and caregivers live safely at home.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on info4seniors.org
Veterans · County office
Logan County Veteran's Service Office
121 S. Opera Street, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Help here
- Veterans benefits and assistanceGet help with veterans benefits claims, VA health applications, transportation, and eligible emergency financial aid.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on logancountyohio.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
- Logan County 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.
Call 988Text 988