Rushville

Local offices in Rushville

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Rushville Office

  3198 Market St., Rushville, OH 43150

  Help here

  • Village services and utility billsContact the village office with local government questions or to get help with water and sewer bills.
  Call 740-785-0982DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rushville-oh.com

Village of Rushville website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  New Birth Christian Ministries

  27 miles from the center of Rushville

  3475 Refugee Rd., Columbus, OH 43232

  Hours

  • Fri11 AM to 1 PM

  Who can come: All ZIP codes

  What to bring: Bring ID

  Call 614-475-7702Directions

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

• Food pantry

  First Church of God Hope Food Pantry

  First Church of God

  27 miles from the center of Rushville

  3480 Refugee Rd., Columbus, OH 43232

  Hours

  • Sat9 AM to 11 AM (2nd and 4th of the month)

  Who can come: All ZIP codes

  What to bring: ID preferred

  Call 614-866-5864Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Christian Valley Missionary Baptist Church

  28 miles from the center of Rushville

  3330 Refugee Rd., Columbus, OH 43232

  Hours

  • Sat10 AM to 12 PM (3rd of the month)

  Who can come: People in ZIP codes 43232 and 43227

  What to bring: ID required for all adults in household

  Call 614-231-0601Directions

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

• Food pantry

  New Horizons Christian Church Pantry

  New Horizons Christian Church

  28 miles from the center of Rushville

  2100 Williams Rd., Columbus, OH 43207

  Hours

  • Wed5 PM to 7 PM

  Who can come: People in ZIP code 43207 and nearby

  What to bring: Photo ID and proof of address required

  Call 614-497-3456Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Bishop Griffin Resource Center

  29 miles from the center of Rushville

  2875 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, OH 43209

  Hours

  • Tue9 AM to 11 AM
  • Wed3 PM to 5 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 11 AM

  Who can come: People in ZIP codes 43209, 43227, and 43213

  What to bring: Photo ID and recent mail with address required

  Call 614-338-8220Directions

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

• Food pantry

  LSS Food Pantry Champion Ave.

  LSS Food Pantry

  31 miles from the center of Rushville

  1460 S. Champion Ave., Columbus, OH 43206

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 3 PM
  • Tue10 AM to 3 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 3 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 3 PM
  • Fri10 AM to 3 PM

  Who can come: All ZIP codes

  What to bring: Bring ID. Appointment recommended.

  Call 614-443-5130Directions

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

Nonprofits that serve Rushville

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

Offices for all of Fairfield County

Rushville is in Fairfield County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Fairfield County Job and Family Services

  239 West Main Street, Lancaster, OH 43130

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and health benefitsVisit the office for help with food, cash, and health benefits.Apply online
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and cases.
  • Child and adult protectionContact the office about child or adult protection concerns.
  Call 740-652-7889DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Fairfield Metropolitan Housing Authority

  315 North Columbus Street, Lancaster, OH 43130

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceAsk about housing choice vouchers and other affordable housing programs.Read more
  Call 740-653-6618DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Fairfield County Health Department

  1550 Sheridan Drive, Suite 100, Lancaster, OH 43130

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information, nursing services, and immunizations.
  • WICWIC helps eligible families with young children get healthy food and nutrition support.
  Call 740-652-2800DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Fairfield County ADAMH Board

  108 West Main Street, Suite A, Lancaster, OH 43130

  Help here

  • Mental health and addiction servicesGet help finding mental health and addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery services.Read more
  Call 740-654-0829DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Fairfield County Law Library

  224 East Main Street, Lancaster, OH 43130

  Help here

  • Legal researchVisit the law library for legal research resources.
  Call 740-652-7434DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging

  3776 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43207

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportGet information and support for aging or disability services in Fairfield County.
  Call 800-589-7277DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Fairfield 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