Lorain County
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Local offices in Lorain County
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Human services · County office
Lorain County Department of Job and Family Services
42485 North Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035
Help here
- Cash, food, and medical assistanceApply for cash, food, and medical help or ask about your benefits.Apply online
- Child care assistanceGet help paying for child care while you work, train, or attend school.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and questions about your case.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lcdjfs.com
Public health · Regional office
Lorain County Public Health WIC
9880 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children can get food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on loraincountyhealth.com
Housing help · Regional office
Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority
1600 Kansas Avenue, Lorain, OH 44052
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the housing authority about housing programs and assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lmha.org
Public health · Regional office
Lorain County Public Health
9880 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035
Help here
- Public health servicesGet help with public health services, health information, and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on loraincountyhealth.com
Mental health and recovery · County office
Lorain County Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services Board
1165 North Ridge Road East, Lorain, OH 44055
Help here
- Behavioral health and recovery servicesFind local mental health and addiction treatment and recovery services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on loraincountyohio.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of Greater Lorain County 2-1-1
Help here
- Information and referralsCall any time to find local help with basic needs, health care, housing, utilities, and more.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211lorain.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Lorain County Domestic Relations and Juvenile Court Self-Help Center
225 Court Street, Elyria, OH 44035
Help here
- Court self-help information and formsFind information and forms for family, custody, child support, and protection order cases.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lcdrc.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Lorain County Law Library
226 Middle Avenue, Elyria, OH 44035
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse the library's legal research materials and ask staff for help finding resources.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lorainlawlib.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Lorain County Office on Aging
534 Abbe Road South, Elyria, OH 44035
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet information, benefits help, and referrals to services for older adults and people with disabilities.
- Nutrition and transportation servicesAsk about meal programs and transportation for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lcooa.org
Older adults · Regional office
Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging
1700 East 13th Street, Suite 114, Cleveland, OH 44114
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet information and referrals for aging, disability, and long-term care services serving Geauga County.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on areaagingsolutions.org
Veterans · County office
Lorain County Veterans Service Commission
1230 North Abbe Road, Elyria, OH 44035
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claimsGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
- Veterans transportationArrange transportation to medical appointments.
- Veterans financial assistanceAsk about emergency financial help for eligible veterans and their families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on loraincountyveterans.com
Emergency help · County office
Lorain County Emergency Management Agency
322 North Gateway Boulevard, Elyria, OH 44035
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recovery informationGet information to prepare for emergencies and find disaster recovery resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on loraincountyohio.gov
Jobs and training · County office
OhioMeansJobs Lorain County
42495 North Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help finding a job, exploring careers, and accessing job training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on loraincountyohio.gov
State office
Ohio BMV Lorain County Title Office
226 Middle Avenue, Elyria, OH 44035
Help here
- Vehicle titles and registrationsVisit the title office for vehicle title and registration services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bmvonline.dps.ohio.gov
State office
Ohio BMV Lorain Title Office
621 Broadway Avenue, Lorain, OH 44052
Help here
- Vehicle titles and registrationsVisit the title office for vehicle title and registration services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bmvonline.dps.ohio.gov
Library · Regional office
Lorain Public Library System
351 West Sixth Street, Lorain, OH 44052
Help here
- Library resources and learningUse library materials, computers, learning resources, and community programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lorainpubliclibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Lorain County, closest to the center of Lorain first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Salvation Army - West Park
The Salvation Army
21 miles from the center of Lorain12645 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44111
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 12:45 PM
Who can come: Listed ZIP codes in Cleveland and nearby communities; call for service area details
Listed on greaterclevelandfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Thrive for Change Drop-in Service
Thrive for Change
22 miles from the center of Lorain11002 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102
Hours
- Thu2 PM to 6 PM
Who can come: Anyone; you do not have to live in the area to receive services.
Listed on thrive4change.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Community Corner Hunger Center
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Cleveland
23 miles from the center of Lorain8300 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102
Hours
- Mon1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
- Thu9:30 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: People who live south of Lake Erie, west of West 52nd Street, east of West 117th Street, and north of Clark Avenue
What to bring: No ID or proof of income required.
Listed on svdpcle.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Salvation Army - Ohio City
The Salvation Army
24 miles from the center of Lorain4400 Clark Ave, Cleveland, OH 44109
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 11:30 AM
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 44102, 44109, 44113, and 44144; call for service area details
Listed on greaterclevelandfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
St. Paul's Community Church UCC Community Meal
St. Paul's Community Church UCC
24 miles from the center of Lorain4427 Franklin Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44113
Hours
- Sun12 PM to 1 PM (last of the month)
Listed on stpaulscommunityucc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Paul's Community Church UCC Food Pantry
St. Paul's Community Church UCC
24 miles from the center of Lorain4427 Franklin Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44113
Hours
- Tue9 AM to 2 PM
- Wed9 AM to 2 PM
- Thu9 AM to 2 PM
Listed on stpaulscommunityucc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lorain County
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 North Central Ohio
5510 Baumhart Rd, Lorain, OH 44053
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
Lorain County Community Action Agency, Inc.
936 Broadway Avenue, Lorain, OH 44052-0245
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Lorain 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
Talk to a person
- United Way of Greater Lorain County 2-1-1
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-275-6106 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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