Spencer

Local offices in Spencer

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Spencer Office

  109 N. Main Street, Spencer, OH 44275

  Help here

  • Village services and utility billingContact the village office for local government questions and utility billing help.
  Call 330-648-2907DirectionsWebsite

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

Village of Spencer website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Salvation Army - West Park

  The Salvation Army

  31 miles from the center of Spencer

  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

  United Hearts Life Mission Ctr

  32 miles from the center of Spencer

  3339 Broadview Rd, Cleveland, OH 44109

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 1 PM
  Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Southwest Ozanam Center

  Society of St. Vincent de Paul Cleveland

  32 miles from the center of Spencer

  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

• Free meals

  Thrive for Change Drop-in Service

  Thrive for Change

  32 miles from the center of Spencer

  11002 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.

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on thrive4change.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Brookside Hunger Center

  Society of St. Vincent de Paul Cleveland

  33 miles from the center of Spencer

  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

  Community Corner Hunger Center

  Society of St. Vincent de Paul Cleveland

  33 miles from the center of Spencer

  8300 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.

  Call 216-541-1444DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Spencer

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

Offices for all of Medina County

Spencer is in Medina County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Medina County Job and Family Services

  232 Northland Drive, Medina, OH 44256

  Help here

  • Public assistanceApply for food, cash, Medicaid, child care, and emergency assistance.Read more
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.Read more
  • Child protective servicesReport concerns about child abuse or neglect and ask for help protecting a child.Read more
  Call 330-722-9300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mcjfs.us

• Public health · County office

  Medina County WIC

  4800 Ledgewood Drive, Medina, OH 44256

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programWIC offers nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and healthy food benefits to eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under five.
  Call 330-723-9688DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority

  4079 North Jefferson Street, Medina, OH 44256

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about housing programs and apply for available housing assistance.
  Call 330-725-7531DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Medina County Health Department

  4800 Ledgewood Drive, Medina, OH 44256

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the department about community health programs, environmental health, and health certificates.Read more
  Call 330-723-9688DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Medina County Mental Health and Recovery Board

  246 Northland Drive, Suite 100, Medina, OH 44256

  Help here

  • Behavioral health and recovery resourcesFind local mental health, substance use, and recovery support resources.
  Call 330-723-9642DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Medina County Law Library

  93 Public Square, Medina, OH 44256

  Help here

  • Legal information and resourcesAsk the law librarian for legal information and resources; the library does not give legal advice.
  Call 330-725-9744DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Medina 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