Lucas

Local offices in Lucas

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Lucas Community Center

  Help here

  • Lucas Area Food PantryVisit the center for food pantry services and community meals.
  • Senior activitiesJoin senior gatherings and activities hosted at the community center.
  Website

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

• Utilities · City office

  Lucas Utility Billing

  101 First Avenue, Lucas, OH 44843

  Help here

  • Pay village utility billsPay your village utility bill online or contact the village for help with billing.Apply online
  Call 419-892-2178DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Lucas Branch, Mansfield Richland County Public Library

  34 W. Main Street, Lucas, OH 44843

  Help here

  • Library materials and public computersBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and get help with printing, copying, faxing, and scanning.
  Call 419-892-2576DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Lucas Hall

  101 First Avenue, Lucas, OH 44843

  Call 419-892-2178DirectionsWebsite

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

Village of Lucas website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Overcomers Christian Center

  53 miles from the center of Lucas

  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

  56 miles from the center of Lucas

  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

  Neighborhood Services, Inc.

  57 miles from the center of Lucas

  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

  57 miles from the center of Lucas

  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

  58 miles from the center of Lucas

  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

• Food pantry

  Heart to Heart Food Pantry

  60 miles from the center of Lucas

  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

Nonprofits that serve Lucas

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

Offices for all of Richland County

Lucas is in Richland County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Richland County Job and Family Services

  171 Park Ave. East, Mansfield, OH 44902

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceApply for food, cash, Medicaid, and child care assistance.Apply online
  • Adult protective servicesReport concerns about an adult who may be at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
  Call 419-774-5400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Richland County Child Support Enforcement Agency

  161 Park Ave. East, Mansfield, OH 44902

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help setting up or enforcing child support and establishing paternity.
  Call 419-774-5700DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Richland Public Health

  555 Lexington Ave., Mansfield, OH 44907

  Help here

  • Public health clinicGet immunizations, TB testing, sexually transmitted infection testing, and other clinic services.
  • WICWIC offers nutrition help and food benefits for eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five.
  • Birth and death recordsRequest an Ohio birth certificate or a Richland County birth or death record.
  Call 419-774-4500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board

  87 East First Street, Suite L, Mansfield, OH 44902

  Help here

  • Mental health and addiction helpFind local mental health and addiction treatment and recovery services.
  Call 419-774-5811DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Richland County Law Library

  50 Park Ave. East, Lower Level 2, Mansfield, OH 44902

  Help here

  • Legal research libraryUse the county law library for legal research and court related information.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Richland County Children Services

  731 Scholl Road, Mansfield, OH 44907

  Help here

  • Child protection and family helpContact the agency about child safety concerns or help for families in need.
  Call 419-774-4100DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Richland 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