Smithville

Local offices in Smithville

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Ohio 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for daily needs and longer-term support.Read more
  Call 888-644-6211Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Village Hall

  207 West Main Street, Smithville, OH 44677

  Help here

  • Village services and resident helpContact Village Hall for help with village services, forms, and questions.Read more
  • Water and sewer serviceApply in person at Village Hall to start water and sewer service or contact the Water Department about your bill.Apply onlineRead more
  • Pay utility billsPay your village utility bill online or by phone.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 330-669-2311DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Wayne County Public Library Bookmobile

  193 East Main Street, Smithville, OH 44677

  Help here

  • Bookmobile library servicesVisit the bookmobile stop to borrow and return library materials.
  Call 330-804-4671DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wcpl.info

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Green Township Community and Preservation Society Community Center

  148 South Milton Street, Smithville, OH 44667

  Help here

  • Community center activities and spaceThe center offers community activities and rooms for meetings and gatherings.
  Call 330-669-0036DirectionsWebsite

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

The Village of Smithville website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Southwest Ozanam Center

  Society of St. Vincent de Paul Cleveland

  41 miles from the center of Smithville

  2145 Broadview Rd, Cleveland, OH 44109

  Hours

  • Tue10 AM to 1 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 1 PM
  • Sat10 AM to 1 PM

  Who can come: Anyone in need

  What to bring: No ID or proof of income required.

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on svdpcle.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  United Hearts Life Mission Ctr

  41 miles from the center of Smithville

  3339 Broadview Rd, Cleveland, OH 44109

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 1 PM
  Directions

  Listed on greaterclevelandfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Salvation Army - West Park

  The Salvation Army

  41 miles from the center of Smithville

  12645 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

  Directions

  Listed on greaterclevelandfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Brookside Hunger Center

  Society of St. Vincent de Paul Cleveland

  42 miles from the center of Smithville

  3764 Pearl Rd, Cleveland, OH 44109

  Hours

  • Mon9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Fri9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

  Who can come: Anyone in need

  What to bring: No ID or proof of income required.

  Call 216-541-1444DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on svdpcle.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  St. John Paul II Ozanam Center

  Society of St. Vincent de Paul Cleveland

  42 miles from the center of Smithville

  8328 Broadway Ave, Cleveland, OH 44105

  Hours

  • Sat9 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: Anyone in need

  What to bring: No ID or proof of income required.

  Call 216-271-4242DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on svdpcle.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Salvation Army - Ohio City

  The Salvation Army

  43 miles from the center of Smithville

  4400 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

  Directions

  Listed on greaterclevelandfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Smithville

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

Offices for all of Wayne County

Smithville is in Wayne County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Wayne County Department of Job and Family Services

  356 W North St, Wooster, OH 44691

  Help here

  • Food, cash, medical, and child care assistanceApply for food, cash, medical, and child care assistance through the county office.Apply online
  Call 330-287-5800DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Wayne County WIC

  244 W South St, Wooster, OH 44691

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC offers eligible families food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals.
  Call 330-264-1942DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wayne-health.org

• Child support · County office

  Wayne County Child Support Enforcement Agency

  428 W Liberty St, second floor, Wooster, OH 44691

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with establishing paternity and collecting court-ordered child support.
  Call 330-287-5600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Wayne Metropolitan Housing Authority

  345 N Market St, Wooster, OH 44691

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceAsk about public housing, housing choice vouchers, and housing applications.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 330-264-2727DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for needs such as food, housing, utilities, and health care.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Wayne County Health Department

  244 W South St, Wooster, OH 44691

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit the health department for public health programs, vaccines, vital records, and patient care services.
  Call 330-264-9590DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wayne-health.org

Everything in Wayne 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