Resources for Homeless Individuals

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1 Page 1 of 37 Resources for Homeless Individuals Amethyst 455 East Mound Street (614) Administrative Safety, Treatment and Recovery Service Description: Provides outpatient addiction treatment and trauma services to women without permanent supportive housing needs. Offers gender specific, trauma sensitive program for women, pregnant women, and women with children who are recovering from alcohol and/or drug addiction. Support services include individual and group counseling, abuse counseling, smoke cessation and prevention, and linkage to community resources. Eligibility: Women in need of alcohol, tobacco, and/or drug treatment. Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm. Intake Process: Telephone for enrollment information. Fees: Sliding fee scale. Broad Street Presbyterian Church 760 East Broad Street Columbus, OH (614) Service Description: Offers a choice food pantry. Limited supplies of diapers may be available. Eligibility: Households living in zip codes 43203, 43205, 43209, and are eligible to receive food assistance one time each month. Other Franklin County residents are eligible to receive food once each calendar year. There are also Farm Markets offered for all Franklin Country residents in the summer. See for specific dates. Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 am-11:30 am. Saturday 9 am-10:30 am. First come, first served basis. Documents: Photo ID. Proof of address. ID for all household members (CareSource cards, JFS print out). Broad Street United Methodist Church 501 East Broad Street (614) Ext. 101 Administrative MANNA CAFE Service Description: Offers a sit-down evening meal on Wednesday evenings. Evening meals are available most Mon, Tue and Thu in collaboration with The Open Shelter. Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu 5:30 pm-6:30 pm. Wednesday 6 pm-6:45 pm. Doors open at 4:30 pm.

2 Page 2 of 37 Canal Winchester Community Food Pantry 360 West Waterloo Street Canal Winchester, OH (614) Administrative Service Description: Provides emergency food for residents of the Canal Winchester and Carroll School District. Clients can receive food twice per month. Eligibility: Must live in the following zip codes: 43110, 43112, Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 1 pm-3 pm. Second and fourth Wednesdays 4 pm-6 pm. Intake Process: Telephone. Callers should leave a voic with their name, phone number and date they will be at the pantry. Clients should then visit the pantry on that date. Calls will most likely not be returned. Documents: ID for everyone in the household. Proof of address. Christian Center Gahanna 298 South Rocky Fork Drive Columbus, OH (614) Administrative Service Description: Provides a 3-5 day supply of emergency food. Those within the primary zip codes may visit once a month; all other zip codes may visit once every 3 months. Eligibility: Services mainly zip codes 43230, 43219, or Hours: 2 nd and 3 rd Saturday 9 am-11 am. First come, first served. Documents: Proof of address and ID for everyone in the household. Proof of all people in the household. Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center 14 West Lakeview Avenue Columbus, OH (614) Administrative FAMILY SERVICES CHOICE FOOD PANTRY Service Description: Offers 3 to 10 day supply per month. Can meet special dietary needs such as low sodium, diabetic and religious dietary restrictions. Formula and baby foods available. Eligibility: Those who live in the zip codes 43214, 43220, and parts of (east to I-71, west to Olentangy River, south to Hudson Street, north to Worthington). Service frequency is on a case-by-case basis. Will serve those outside of the zip codes only once. Hours: Mon, Wed-Fri noon-4 pm. Tuesdays noon-6 pm. Intake Process: Walk in. Documents: Photo ID. Proof of income. Proof of address.

3 Page 3 of 37 Columbus Coalition for the Homeless 132 South Third Street (614) Administrative STREET SPEECH Service Description: Publishes a monthly social justice newspaper that is created by the community. The newspaper addresses issues surrounding homelessness. Employs low-income individuals to sell the newspaper. Eligibility: Anyone Hours: Mon-Fri 10 am-2 pm. Intake Process: Telephone. Fees: $1 per copy. $25 for an annual subscription. Service Description: Offers a comprehensive, pocket size guide of services and agencies for homeless individuals in Central Ohio. Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm. Intake Process: Visit the website to download. Church and Community Development for All People 946 South Parsons Avenue Columbus, OH (614) Administrative United Methodist Free Store Service Description: Provides clothing and household items to families in need. Hours: Tue, Thu, Sat 10 am-1 pm. Wednesday 1 pm-4 pm. Friday 3 pm-6 pm. Doors lock 30 minutes before closing. Telephone. Service Description: Offers breakfast and dinner on a weekly basis. Hours: Fridays 3 pm. Saturdays 9:15 am. Food is usually gone within minutes.

4 Page 4 of 37 Service Description: Offers a place for the homeless to drop in and keep warm when the temperature or wind chill drops below 25 degrees. Hours: November 1-March 1. Tue, Thu 10 am-12:30 pm. Wednesday 1 pm-3:30 pm. Friday 3 pm-5:30 pm. Saturday 10 am-12:30 pm. Telephone number is Church and Community Development for All People (Soup Kitchen) 1702 Parsons Avenue Columbus, OH Service Description: Offers a free hot meal. Hours: Mon-Fri 11 am-12:30 pm. Community Housing Network 1680 Watermark Drive (614) Administrative Service Description: Purchases and manages over 1000 properties in Central Ohio. Properties are rented to mental health clients receiving support from ADAMH Community Treatment Teams. Monthly rent is 35% of income and Section 8 certificates are accepted. Eligibility: Individuals who are chronically homeless with long-term mental illness and AOD disorders and are receiving support from ADAMH Community Treatment Teams. Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm. Intake Process: Referral by Franklin County ADAMH Board, other AOD service providers and homeless shelters. Application required. Documents: CHN Housing Application. Will be advised about other required documents. Fees: Vary.

5 Page 5 of 37 Community Kitchen 640 South Ohio Avenue Columbus, OH (614) Ext. 238 Administrative Service Description: Provides personal care bags, blankets and sleeping bags. Hours: Mon-Fri 10 am-2 pm. Documents: Photo ID. Proof of household size; if claiming children, must show proof that child resides in home. Notes: Clients are limited to one visit every 30 days. Service Description: Provides hot meals for community members in need. Hours: Mon-Sat 8 am-9 am and 11:30 am-12:45 pm. St. Dominic Family Kitchen 453 North 20th Street Columbus, OH (614) Ext. 238 Administrative (614) Administrative - Church Office Service Description: Provides hot meals for community members in need. Hours: Mon-Fri8:30 am-9:30 am and 11:30 am-12:30 pm. Family night is Tue 4:30 pm-6:15 pm. Faith Mission 245 North Grant Avenue Administrative SHELTER PLUS CARE Service Description: Housing assistance program for homeless persons with disabilities. If accepted into the program, individuals are ensured decent and safe housing with a one year lease. Eligibility: Homeless persons with severe mental illness. Hours: Vary. Intake Process: Telephone or walk-in for information. Documents: Vary based on service. Fees: Vary.

6 Page 6 of 37 Faith Mission-Soup Kitchen 245 North Grant Avenue (614) Service Description: Offers three meals a day. Hours: Mon-Sun 7:30 am-9:30 am, 11:30 am-1:30 pm and 5:30 pm-7:45 pm. First Community Church 1320 Cambridge Boulevard Columbus, OH (614) Administrative HEART TO HEART Service Description: Provides food pantry and referrals to other community services and resources that may be of assistance. Ohio Benefit Bank counselors are available. Clients can visit once every 30 days. Hours: Food pantry hours are Tue, Thu 8:30 am-1 pm. Telephone for homeless outreach days and times. Documents: Photo ID and piece of mail (or other proof of residency) for each adult in the household. Copies of birth certificates or insurance cards for each child in the household. First English Lutheran Church 1015 East Main Street Columbus, OH (614) Administrative TABLE OF GRACE Service Description: Provides a community meal, activities, and a chance to get to know other community members. Local families, residents of the local retirement centers, and neighbors are welcome. Partners with congregation to help prepare and serve a hot dinner. Provides a hot home cooked breakfast on Sunday mornings along with a worship service. Hours: Thursday 6 pm-7:30 pm, community meal. Sunday 8:30 am-10 am, community breakfast with worship service. Intake Process: On-Site.

7 Page 7 of 37 Friends of the Homeless 924 East Main Street Columbus, OH (614) Administrative Service Description: Provides emergency shelter for adult single men. Additional services include meals and referrals to medical, legal, and supportive services. Eligibility: Men 18 years and older. Individual must be sober, ambulatory and not dangerous. Hours: Mon-Sun 24 hours. Intake Process: Telephone. Individuals seeking shelter should call the Coordinated Point of Access ( ). Friends of the Homeless-New Horizons 371 Carpenter Street Columbus, OH (614) Administrative Service Description: Offers housing to chronically homeless and seriously mentally ill individuals who have moved beyond the need for immediate emergency shelter. Offers supportive case management and stability while residents learn basic living skills and secure a more permanent housing solution. Eligibility: 18 years and older. Hours: Mon-Sun 24 hours. Intake Process: Telephone. Gahanna Residents in Need C/o Mifflin Presbyterian Church 123 Granville Street Columbus, OH (614) Ext. 61 Administrative Service Description: Provides 5 day worth of emergency food. Clients can receive one box of food per month. Eligibility: Residents of Gahanna-Jefferson school district. Hours: Second and fourth Wednesday 9 am-noon. First and third Thursday 6 pm-8 pm. Last Tuesday 6 pm-8 pm. Documents: Ohio Driver License/State ID with current address. If not current address, you must provide another piece of mail to prove your address.

8 Page 8 of 37 Gladden Community House Food Pantry 318 South Glenwood Avenue Columbus, OH (614) Administrative Service Description: Provides emergency food assistance including a three-day supply of food and free daily bread and produce. Deliveries are available to seniors who are homebound. Eligibility: Must be a resident of zip codes: 43222, and (west of the river). Individuals are eligible to receive food once every 30 days. Hours: Mondays 1 pm-2:45 pm. Tue, Thu, Fri 9 am-2:45 pm. Wednesdays 1 pm-2:45 pm. Intake Process: Telephone. Walk-in. Documents: Photo ID. Proof of income. Proof of address (mail addressed to client that is less than 30 days old). Identification for all household members. Social Security cards or birth certificates for children. Notes: Delivers to homebound, seniors or individuals who are disabled. Must show doctor's statement. Client must call between 9 am-2 pm for delivery. Grace Central Presbyterian Church 237 West Second Avenue Columbus, OH Service Description: Offers clothing to low-income individuals and families. Eligibility: Low income adults and children. Hours: First and third Saturday of the month 10 am-noon. HandsOn Central Ohio 195 North Grant Avenue (888) COORDINATED POINT OF ACCESS (CPOA) Service Description: Provides the coordinated point of access for the adult shelter system in Franklin County. Eligibility: 18 and over. Hours: Mon-Sun 24 hours. Intake Process: Telephone. Documents: No documents required for phone call. Photo ID and Social Security card at shelter if possible.

9 Page 9 of 37 Healthy Worthington Resource Center and Food Pantry Building G 445 East Dublin-Granville Road OSU/Harding Campus Worthington, OH (614) Administrative Service Description: Administers a choice pantry that offers three-day supply of emergency food to residents of six zip codes in the Worthington School District. Serves up to 40 people a day. Eligibility: Must live in zip codes 43016, 43065, 43081, 43085, or Each household can be served twice per month. Residents must be below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Hours: Mon, Sat 10 am-noon. Wednesdays 4 pm-6 pm. Documents: New clients must provide ID for every member of the household. Photo ID (drivers license or state ID) for adults. Birth certificates, Social Security cards or school IDs for children. Proof of current address (lease or utility bills delivered by the United States Post Office). Clients already registered with the pantry are expected to provide a photo ID and proof of address with every visit. Hilltop Christian Community Development Corporation 12 South Terrace Avenue Columbus, OH (614) Administrative Service Description: Offers a weekly event for ex-offenders. Includes a meal, Christian worship and fellowship. Eligibility: Ex-offenders. Hours: Saturday 6 pm. Hilltop Lutheran Church 12 South Terrace Avenue Columbus, OH (614) Administrative Service Description: Offers a free breakfast. Hours: Saturdays 8:30 am-9 am. Summer hours vary.

10 Page 10 of 37 Service Description: Offers clothing for all ages at an extreme discount. Hours: Second and fourth Saturday of the month 9:15 am-11 am. Closed during the summer. Fees: Vary. Items are priced at an extreme discount. Holy Family Church 584 West Broad Street (614) Administrative Service Description: Offers a food pantry. Eligibility: Anyone living in 43215, 43222, 43223, 43228, 43204, or Clients may visit once every 30 days. Hours: Clients must be in line by 9 am Mon-Fri. The first people will be served, depending on the amount of food. Documents: Proof of address and ID. Acceptable forms of ID include drivers license, state ID, health card or Social Security card. Proof of family size. Service Description: Offers a daily hot meal to community members. Maryhaven Collaborative Outreach Team is on-site Thursdays in the winter to provide triage to homeless residents. Hours: Mon-Fri 10:30 am-noon. There is a dress code. Guests should make sure skirts/shorts are worn to the knee. All shirts must have sleeves. Homeless Families Foundation 651 West Broad Street (614) Administrative Service Description: Assists client families through linkage to supportive services, housing options, mental health services, substance abuse, pregnancy support, domestic violence, parenting and nutrition support, employment assistance, referrals for education, setting goals, individual budgeting counseling for families and the Dowd Education Center after school and summer programs. Eligibility: Homeless families with children who are assigned to Homeless Families Foundation through the central intake at the YWCA Family Center. Hours: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-5 pm. Fri 8:30 am-3 pm. Intake Process: Telephone. Referral required by YWCA Family Center. Documents: Completed referral.

11 Page 11 of 37 Service Description: Provides assistance in finding permanent housing and extensive holistic case management for homeless children and their families. Assistance for deposits, rent and sometimes utilities are subsidized for a short time to help stabilize the families in their new homes. When needed, Homeless Families Foundation also provides necessary furniture, dishes, pots and pans, towels and toiletries, cleaning supplies and a starter food basket. Eligibility: Homeless families with minor children. Hours: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-5 pm. Fri 8:30 am-3 pm. Intake Process: Telephone. Referral required by YWCA Family Shelter. Documents: Completed referral. Huckleberry House 1421 Hamlet Street Columbus, OH (614) Administrative (614) hour hotline (614) Fax CRISIS PROGRAM Service Description: Offers 24-hour crisis intervention services for teens. Provides a 24-hour crisis shelter and crisis hotline. Offers counseling services for youth who have run away from home, or are thinking of running. Counselors work with teens and their families to provide crisis intervention and to develop communication and understanding. Average length of stay is 3-5 days with a plan of reconciliation in place. Eligibility: Adolescents years old. Hours: Mon-Sun 24 hours. Intake Process: Telephone. Walk-in. Notes: Also works with parents who are concerned about their children. Service Description: Helps homeless teens learn how to live safely and successfully in the community. Youth are assigned a Community Support Provider, Independent Living Mentor, and Counselor who assist youth to reach their goals. The Transitional Living Team teaches independent living skills while providing mental health support and secure living arrangements. Eligibility: Teens age years of age who are homeless and experiencing mental health issues. Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm. Intake Process: Telephone. Notes: Teens participating must meet specific expectations such as meeting with a Counselor, going to school, or having a job. Guardian consent is necessary for participation with the program.

12 Page 12 of 37 Inner City Ministries 842 Sullivant Avenue Columbus, OH (614) Administrative Service Description: Offers supply of general clothing items. Hours: Tue, Thu-Fri 9:30 am-11:30 am. Documents: Photo ID for all family members. Service Description: Offers a three to five day supply of emergency food. Eligibility: Must live in zip codes 43215, or Must be at or below the 200% Federal Poverty Level. Hours: Tue-Wed 9:30 am-11:30 am. Documents: Photo ID, piece of mail with address (less than 30 days old) and proof of income. LifeCare Alliance Groceries to Go Food Pantry 670 Harmon Avenue Columbus, OH (614) Administrative Number Service Description: Groceries are available for pick-up and delivery. Food and personal care items are available, including cereal, milk, cheese, meat, fresh fruits and vegetables, toilet paper, personal hygiene supplies, cleaning supplies and condoms. Eligibility: Individuals with HIV/AIDS or active cancer. Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 9 am-4 pm. Intake Process: Telephone or referral. Documents: No documents required if referred by a caseworker. Otherwise, proof of active HIV/AIDs or active cancer is required.

13 Page 13 of 37 Lower Lights Ministries 1066 Bellows Avenue Columbus, OH (614) Administrative RACHEL'S HOUSE Service Description: Transitional housing program for female ex-offenders, providing comprehensive services including employment placement/coaching, quality housing, access to primary and behavioral healthcare, family reunification, professional case management, and life coaching as participants reestablish themselves in positive familial and community roles. Eligibility: Women returning from Ohio's prison system who have attended the Rachel's House study inside the prison for six consecutive weeks. Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm. Intake Process: Telephone. Fees: Vary. Maryhaven Engagement Center 1775 Alum Creek Drive Columbus, OH (614) Administrative Service Description: Shelter for homeless, publicly intoxicated men or women temporarily unable to care for themselves. Eligibility: Men and women 18 years and older who are permanently or temporarily without a home and are publicly under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Hours: Mon-Sun 24 hours. Intake Process: Telephone. Referral required. Transportation is provided by Reach Out Workers or Safety Officers. Maryhaven Street Outreach 1775 Alum Creek Drive Columbus, OH (614) Administrative Service Description: Provides mobile street outreach to homeless persons. Provides linkages to shelter and housing. Eligibility: Individuals who are homeless. Hours: As arranged. Intake Process: On-Site.

14 Page 14 of 37 Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 428 East Main Street (614) Administrative Service Description: Provides emergency food. Eligibility: Must live in zip codes 43205, or Clients can come once a month. Hours: Second and fourth Wednesdays 10 am-1 pm. Documents: Identification for household. Proof of address. Proof of income. HUNGER OUTREACH SOUP KITCHEN Service Description: Provides lunch and articles of clothing to those in need. Optional worship service before the meal. Hours: Fridays noon-2 pm. Optional worship service begins at 11 am. Notes: Use rear Cherry Street entrance of the Fellowship Center. National Runaway Safeline 3080 North Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL (773) Administrative Service Description: Operates a comprehensive crisis call center to handle calls from homeless and runaway youth and their families. Maintains a database of providers that includes all the federally funded runaway and homeless youth programs. Also offers qualified runaway and homeless youth a free bus ticket to safety and messaging and conferencing services to facilitate communication between family members. Hours: Mon-Sun 24 hours. Intake Process: Telephone.

15 Page 15 of 37 Near Northside Emergency Material Assistance Program 1064 North High Street Columbus, OH (614) Administrative Service Description: Administers a choice pantry that provides a six-day supply of emergency food per month to qualifying individuals and families. Homeless emergency kits are provided to individuals who are homeless. Also offers blood pressure screenings and diabetes screenings on certain days. Eligibility: Must reside in zip codes 43201, or Clients may visit the pantry twice per month to receive a three-day supply of food. Hours: 1st-19th of every month: Mon, Wed, Fri 9 am-11:45 am. 20th-end of every month: Mon-Fri 9 am-11:45 am. Telephone for information about blood pressure and diabetes screenings. Documents: Proof of address. Photo ID. Neighborhood House 1000 Atcheson Street Columbus, OH (614) Administrative Service Description: Provides a three day supply of food. Serves individuals once per month. Eligibility: Must live in zip code Hours: Tue, Thu 10 am-1 pm. Documents: ID for the household. Proof of address. Proof of income. Neighborhood Services Food Pantry 1950 North Fourth Street, Suite J Columbus, OH (614) Administrative CHOICE FOOD PANTRY Service Description: Offers a walk-in choice food pantry. Provides seven day supply of food. Eligibility: Residents living in zip codes 43201, 43202, and are eligible to receive food assistance one time each month. Outside of those zip codes you can visit once a year. Hours: Mon-Thu 10 am-1 pm. Third party pick-ups are not accepted. Documents: Current proof of address (a lease; a mortgage; or a water, gas or electric bill) for all household adults. Photo ID for all adults. CareSource cards (only if the numbers match) or birth certificates for anyone under 18. Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services documentation is not accepted.

16 Page 16 of 37 New Life United Methodist Church 25 West Fifth Avenue Columbus, OH (614) Administrative Service Description: Provides a free hot breakfast. Offers a free sack lunch with breakfast on Sunday. Hours: Sunday 7 am-9 am. Tuesday 9 am-11 am. Service Description: Offers gently used clothing and household linens for free. Offers new socks, underwear and personal hygiene products for free. Hours: Tue-Wed 9 am-11:15 am. Documents: Some form of identification for self and all dependents. New Zion Baptist Church 1107 East Mound Street Columbus, OH (614) Administrative FREE COMMUNITY DINNER Service Description: Offers a free community dinner. Diners can also use the clothing and food bank. Hours: Last Monday of each month 5 pm-7:30 pm. Old North Columbus Support and Advocacy Initiative for Our Homeless 220 Cliffside Drive Columbus, OH (614) Administrative (Call Thursdays 1 pm-5 pm and ask for Lydia) Service Description: Offers a drop-in center for individuals who are homeless. Services include food provided by Panera bread, housing search assistance, clothing and help completing paperwork for government and social services programs. Also acts as a cooling/warming shelter. Hours: Thursdays 1 pm-5 pm. Lunch is provided from 1 pm-3:30 pm.

17 Page 17 of 37 Open Shelter 61 East Mound Street, Second Floor (614) Administrative (614) General Information Service Description: Offers a day shelter that provides homeless individuals with basic services. Services include a legal mailing address, food pantry, clothing room and access to a telephone, copier and fax machine. Eligibility: Individuals who are homeless. Hours: Mon-Fri 10 am-2 pm. Intake Process: Varies. Service Description: Provides bag lunches for 150 people. Eligibility: Anyone who is homeless or marginally housed. Hours: Mon-Fri 10:30 am-1:30 pm. OSU STAR House 1621 North Fourth Street Columbus, OH (614) Administrative Service Description: Provides a drop-in center for homeless youths. Offers meals, clothing, hygiene items, access to shower and laundry facilities, use of telephone and computers to search for housing and employment, therapy and case management, linkage to community resources and opportunities for positive social engagement. Eligibility: Homeless youth ages years old. Hours: Mon-Sun 24 hrs.

18 Page 18 of 37 PEER Center East 1221 East Broad Street Columbus, OH (614) Administrative WELLNESS, RECOVERY AND SUPPORT SERVICES Service Description: Offers a drop-in support center for those experiencing mental health and/or substance abuse issues. Provides structured activities to promote socialization, recovery, wellness, selfadvocacy and the development of natural supports and community integrations skills. Includes one-onone and group peer support, recreational activities and other programs. Eligibility: Individuals 18 and over living with mental illness, addiction issues or trauma. Hours: Mon-Fri 7 am-11 ap. Sat-Sun 9 am-9 pm. Designated holidays 9 am-7 pm. Documents: Photo ID. PEER Center West 1116 West Broad Street Columbus, OH (614) Administrative WELLNESS, RECOVERY AND SUPPORT SERVICES Service Description: Offers a drop-in support center for those experiencing mental health and/or substance abuse issues. Provides structured activities to promote socialization, recovery, wellness, selfadvocacy and the development of natural supports and community integrations skills. Includes one-onone and group peer support, recreational activities and other programs. Eligibility: Individuals 18 and over living with mental illness, addiction issues or trauma. Hours: Mon-Sun 10 am-6 pm. Documents: Photo ID. Rahabs Hideaway Inc. 118 Graceland Boulevard Columbus, OH (614) Administrative Service Description: Provides transitional living for women who are victims of human trafficking. Services include food, clothing, connection to healthcare services, individual and group therapy and assistance with obtaining education and/or employment. Eligibility: Girls who are victims of human trafficking. Intake Process: Telephone. Referrals are also accepted by law enforcement agencies and social service agencies. Fees: A client's income is divided into the following: 50% into the client's savings account, 25% to cover program costs and 25% for expendable income. Those who receive food stamps are expected to contribute a percentage of their income.

19 Page 19 of 37 Rehoboth Temple 1111 East Long Street Columbus, OH (614) Administrative Service Description: Offers a weekly hot lunch. Hours: Fourth Wednesday of each month 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Telephone. Salvation Army in Central Ohio East Main Worship and Service Center 966 East Main Street Columbus, OH (614) Program Number Service Description: Provides material assistance to meet the basic needs of families including furniture, clothing and linkage and referrals to other community services and resources. Provides material assistance to meet the basic needs of families including furniture, clothing, transportation and linkage and referrals to other community services and resources. Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-3 pm. Intake Process: Telephone. Appointment required. Documents: ID for everyone in household. Address verification such as utility bill or lease. Picture ID for head of household. Birth certificate, CareSource card, etc. for all others in household. Social Security cards are not used as identification. Notes: Provides a limited number of referrals to the Furniture Bank. Clients must speak with a caseworker to determine eligibility and availability. Salvation Army in Central Ohio Citadel Worship and Service Center 3662 Karl Road Columbus, OH (614) Program Number Service Description: Provides material assistance to meet the basic needs of families including furniture, clothing and linkage and referrals to other community services and resources. Provides material assistance to meet the basic needs of families including furniture, clothing, transportation and linkage and referrals to other community services and resources. Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm. Intake Process: Telephone. Documents: ID for everyone in household. Address verification such as utility bill or lease. Picture ID for head of household. Birth certificate, CareSource card, etc. for all others in household. Social Security cards are not used as identification. Notes: Provides a limited number of referrals to the Furniture Bank. Clients must speak with a caseworker to determine eligibility and availability.

20 Page 20 of 37 Salvation Army in Central Ohio West Mound Worship and Service Center 2300 West Mound Street Columbus, OH (614) ext. 103 Program Number Service Description: Provides material assistance to meet the basic needs of families including furniture, clothing and linkage and referrals to other community services and resources. Provides material assistance to meet the basic needs of families including furniture, clothing, transportation and linkage and referrals to other community services and resources. Intake Process: Telephone. Documents: ID for everyone in household. Address verification such as utility bill or lease. Picture ID for head of household. Birth certificate, CareSource card, etc. for all others in household. Social Security cards are not used as identification. Notes: Provides a limited number of referrals to the Furniture Bank. Clients must speak with a caseworker to determine eligibility and availability. Salvation Army in Central Ohio Chapel at Worthington Woods Worship and Service Center 760 Worthington Woods Boulevard Worthington, OH (614) Administrative Service Description: Offers a choice food pantry with a three day supply of food. Hours: Mon-Thu 9 am-noon. Intake Process: Walk-ins are served on a limited basis if it is the first time to the pantry. After the first visit, clients must have a referral through HandsOn Central Ohio's Foodline. Documents: ID for everyone in household. Address verification such as utility bill or lease. Picture ID for head of household. Birth certificate, CareSource card, etc. for all others in household. Social Security cards are not used as identification. Service Description: Provides material assistance to meet the basic needs of families including furniture, clothing and linkage and referrals to other community services and resources. Provides material assistance to meet the basic needs of families including furniture, clothing, transportation and linkage and referrals to other community services and resources. Intake Process: Telephone ext. 10. Documents: ID for everyone in household. Address verification such as utility bill or lease. Picture ID for head of household. Birth certificate, CareSource card, etc. for all others in household. Social Security cards are not used as identification. Notes: Provides a limited number of referrals to the Furniture Bank. Clients must speak with a caseworker to determine eligibility and availability.

21 Page 21 of 37 HEART TO HEART Service Description: Provides hot, nutritious meals to downtown Columbus homeless community. A mobile canteen travels to alternating downtown locations every Saturday and Sunday to serve meals. Hours: Sat-Sun 4 pm-7 pm. Please call Worship and Service Center to obtain weekly location. Phone number is Intake Process: On-Site. Salvation Army in Central Ohio Southside Service Center 888 Parsons Avenue Columbus, OH (614) Program Number Service Description: Offers a choice food pantry with a three day supply of food. Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-noon. Intake Process: Walk-ins are served on a limited basis if it is the first time to the pantry. After the first visit, clients must have a referral through HandsOn Central Ohio's Foodline. Documents: ID for everyone in household. Address verification such as utility bill or lease. Picture ID for head of household. Birth certificate, CareSource card, etc. for all others in household. Social Security cards are not used as identification. Service Description: Provides material assistance to meet the basic needs of families including furniture, clothing and linkage and referrals to other community services and resources. Provides material assistance to meet the basic needs of families including furniture, clothing, transportation and linkage and referrals to other community services and resources. Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-3:30 pm. Intake Process: Telephone Documents: ID for everyone in household. Address verification such as utility bill or lease. Picture ID for head of household. Birth certificate, CareSource card, etc. for all others in household. Social Security cards are not used as identification. Notes: Provides a limited number of referrals to the Furniture Bank. Clients must speak with a caseworker to determine eligibility and availability.

22 Page 22 of 37 Second Baptist Church 186 North 17th Street Columbus, OH (614) Administrative BREAD BASKET FOOD PANTRY Service Description: Offers walk-in emergency food. Food supplies are limited and are available primarily to residents of the ZIP code. Hours: Fourth Saturday of each month 10 am-noon. Documents: Photo ID for adults, proof of address and health card or birth certificates for children. Shiloh Baptist Church 720 Mount Vernon Avenue Columbus, OH (614) Administrative Service Description: Offers a weekly free meal. Hours: Saturdays 11:30 am-12:30 pm. St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Distribution Center 578 East Main Street (614) Administrative Service Description: Offers free clothing for those in need. Clients may use the pantry once in a four week period. Hours: Mon-Tue, Thu 10 am-noon. Intake Process: Referrals are recommended and preferred. Accepts a very limited number of walk-ins before noon. Referrals can come from JOIN or from their local St. Vincent de Paul representative at a local member Catholic Church. Call or visit the website for a listing of member churches. Documents: Photo ID. Insurance card for any children.

23 Page 23 of 37 Society of St. Vincent de Paul St. Lawrence Haven 200 South Fifth Street (614) Administrative Service Description: Offers free sack lunch to those in need. Hours: Mon-Fri 1:30 pm-3:30 pm. Southeast, Inc. 16 West Long Street (614) Administrative Service Description: Offers mental health services and follow-up case management for people who are on the streets or in homeless shelters. Services include crisis assessment with a psychiatrist, nurse and case manager who identify persons in need of assistance and offer psychiatric evaluation, stabilization, treatment, limited medical care and follow-up case management. Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 8 am-5 pm. Tuesday 8 am-7 pm. Intake Process: Telephone. Service Description: Provides short-term, transitional, supportive housing to chronically homeless men with a physical or mental disability, drug or alcohol addiction or history of long-term unemployment. Eligibility: Men with a history of chronic homelessness and mental, physical and chemical dependencies. Hours: Mon-Sun 24 hours. Intake Process: Telephone. Fees: Sliding fee scale. St. John s Evangelical United Church of Christ 59 East Mound Street (614) Administrative THE LARGEST TABLE Service Description: Offers a free weekly community lunch and optional non-denominational communion service preceding lunch. Hours: Wednesday noon-1:30 pm.

24 Page 24 of 37 St. Joseph Cathedral 212 East Broad Street (614) Administrative Service Description: Provides a sack lunch/dinner twice daily. Includes a sandwich, snack, apple and bottle of water. Hours: Mon-Sun 9:30 am-10 am and 4 pm-4:30 pm. St. Stephen s Community House 1500 East 17th Avenue Columbus, OH (614) Administrative Service Description: Provides 3-5 days of emergency food. Clients can use pantry once every 30 days. Eligibility: Must reside in one of the following zip codes: 43201, 43211, 43219, 43224, 43229, 43230, or Hours: Business hours are Mon, Wed, Fri 11:30 am-3:30 pm. Tuesday 3 pm-6 pm. Does not permit third party pick-ups. Numbers will begin to be handed out 30 minutes prior to pantry opening. Documents: Valid drivers license or state ID. If current address is not listed on drivers license or state ID, proof of address must be given (typed lease agreement or current gas or electric bill in the name of the client). Proof of residency for children is also required through a CareSource card, birth certificate, lease agreement, Franklin County Job and Family Services profile, letter from the school or social security card. The child's name and address must be listed. Stonybrook United Methodist Church 485 Cherry Bottom Road Columbus, OH (614) Administrative Service Description: Offers free clothing for men, women, children and infants. Supplies include shoes, purses, personal hygiene items and plus sizes. Baby equipment may sometimes be available. Hours: Saturday 9 am-11 am. Tuesday 6 pm-8 pm.

25 Page 25 of 37 Service Description: Offers a cooling center with showers during times of extreme heat. Also operates a warming center when temperatures or wind chills drop to 25 degrees or below. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Hours are subject to change. Stowe Mission of Central Ohio 888 Parsons Avenue Columbus, OH (614) Administrative Service Description: Offers a three day supply of food for individuals in an emergency situation. Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-noon and 12:30 pm-3 pm. Intake Process: Telephone. Appointment required. Documents: Photo ID and proof of address for adults in the household. Birth certificates or health card with birth dates for children. Notes: Clients may visit once per month. STOWE MISSION COMMUNITY KITCHEN Service Description: Provides free hot meals. Hours: Mon-Fri 11 am-12:30 pm. Trinity Episcopal Church 125 East Broad Street (614) Administrative Service Description: Operates a warming center for those trying to escape the cold weather. Activated when the temperature or wind chill drops below 25 degrees. Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-2 pm.

26 Page 26 of 37 United Restoration Ministries 1004 Parsons Avenue Columbus, OH (614) Administrative Service Description: Provides transitional housing in an in-home setting to adults with alcohol, drug and other addictions, as well as individuals who are homeless, abused women and others seeking restoration. Offers step-by-step treatment program and support network to residents for nine months to a year. Program based on Christian principles and Biblical values. There are no nurses or clinicians on staff who focus on mental health or physical aspects of addiction. Hours: Mon-Sun 24 hours. Intake Process: Telephone. Walk-in. Fees: Sliding fee scale. Clients typically pay 10-20% of their income Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center 420 North James Road Columbus, OH (614) Administrative Service Description: Provides community outreach, medical and psychiatric screening, transitional housing assistance and residential treatment. Permanent supportive housing offered. Offers the HUD- VA Supportive Housing Program which provides permanent housing and ongoing case management treatment services for homeless veterans. Eligibility: Homeless veterans. Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm. Telephone. Veterans First Foundation 1205 West Broad Street Columbus, OH (614) Administrative Service Description: Provides clothing, toiletries, furniture, electric hospital beds and mobility scooters for veterans. Eligibility: Veterans. Hours: Tue, Thu, Sat 10 am-3 pm. Intake Process: Telephone. Walk-in. Documents: VA Card or DD Form 214.

27 Page 27 of 37 Vineyard Church of Columbus Short North Pantry 181 East Fifth Avenue Columbus, OH (614) Administrative FRUIT OF THE VINE Service Description: Provides emergency food to Short North residents of zip code Eligibility: Residents in the zip code. Residents may visit the pantry once per month. Hours: Saturdays 9:30 am-11:30 am. A pancake breakfast is served from 8:30 am-9:30 am. No referral needed. Documents: Must bring ID for all family members. Acceptable documents include: Drivers License, current bill with address, welfare card, medical card, birth certificate or school records. Vineyard Church of Columbus Northside Food Pantry 4664 Cleveland Avenue Columbus, OH (614) Administrative Service Description: Offers a pancake breakfast and a walk-in pantry. Clients are eligible to receive food once a month. Eligibility: Must live in 43224, or Hours: Saturdays 8:30 am-11:30 am. Pancakes are served from 8:30 am-9:30 am. Food pick-up is from 9:30 am-11:30 am. Documents: Photo ID and proof of address for adults. Birth certificates or ID for children. Vineyard Community Church Palmer Road Etna, OH (740) Administrative Service Description: Offers a week's worth of non-perishable food. Hours: Orders for food are taken Sundays at 10:30 am. Food is available for pick-up after the church service. Orders for food are taken Sundays at 10:30 am. Food is available for pick-up after the church service. Documents: Completed form on-site.

28 Page 28 of 37 Volunteers of America of Greater Ohio Family Services 1751 East Long Street Lower Level Columbus, OH (614) Administrative DIRECT HOUSING Service Description: Provides rental assistance and supportive services to homeless families for up to 90 days with the goal of obtaining stable housing. Eligibility: Homeless families. Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm. Intake Process: Referral required by YWCA Family Center. Documents: Completed referral. Volunteers of America of Greater Ohio Harmon Avenue 624 Harmon Avenue Columbus, OH (614) Administrative Service Description: Provides emergency shelter services and meets basic needs such as a warm bed, hot meals and clothing so that clients can focus on obtaining stable housing and employment. Various supportive services and referrals to community resources are also provided to help homeless men get back on their feet. Emergency shelter is available for up to 30 days. Eligibility: Adult males 18 years and older. Hours: Mon-Sun 8 am-5 pm. Intake Process: Telephone. Referral required through the Coordinated Point of Access ( ). Documents: Completed referral. Service Description: Provides emergency shelter services and meets basic needs such as a warm bed, hot meals and clothing so that clients can focus on obtaining stable housing and employment. Various supportive services and referrals to community resources are also provided to help homeless veterans get back on their feet. Emergency shelter is available for up to 90 days. Eligibility: Male homeless veterans 18 and over. Hours: Mon-Sun 24 hours. Intake Process: Referral required by Veterans Affairs ( ). Documents: Completed referral.

29 Page 29 of 37 Service Description: Provides specialized transitional housing services to address the needs of homeless veterans. Offers a stable environment through supportive services including intensive case management, clinical treatment and peer support. Also serves veterans with special needs by providing access to mental health treatment programs and provides a substance abuse treatment program. Eligibility: Male homeless veterans 18 and over. Hours: Mon-Sun 24 hrs. Intake Process: Referral required by Veterans Affairs ( ). Documents: Completed referral. Fees: Program service fees of 30% of net income apply once clients find employment. VETERANS AND FAMILIES FIRST PROGRAM Service Description: Provides supportive services to low-income veterans and their families living in or transitioning to permanent housing. Offers outreach, case management, health care referrals, legal assistance referrals and help with fee payments, daily living costs and service referrals, housing counseling services, personal financial planning services, transportation expense assistance and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits. Additionally, the program may also provide time-limited payments to third parties (ex. landlords, utility companies, moving companies and licensed child care providers) if these payments help veteran families stay in or acquire permanent housing on a sustainable basis. Eligibility: Must be a veteran or a family member in a veteran's household, at or below 50% of the area median income, homeless or at risk of homelessness and willing to work and be an active participant in being housed. Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm. Walk-in hours end at 4 pm. Intake Process: Telephone to Walk-in. Documents: DD214 and/or VA medical card. Photo ID. Proof of income for all household members. Eviction and/or disconnection notice (if applicable). Welcome Warehouse Indian Run Methodist Church 6305 Brand Road Dublin, OH (614) Administrative Service Description: Offers gently used clothing to families in need. Eligibility: Individuals and families residing within the boundaries of the Dublin City School District. Hours: Typically open the second and fourth Saturday of each month 9 am-11 am and one Friday afternoon each month from 3:30-5:30pm. Intake Process: Referral required. Families must be referred by a Dublin City Schools' guidance counselor, local pastor or social service organization.

30 Page 30 of 37 Westside Free Store Ministries 61 South Powell Avenue Columbus, OH (614) Administrative Service Description: Offers gently used clothing, household accessories including dishes, pots and pans, linens, bedding and blankets, shoes, books, personal accessories, toys, small appliances, home and seasonal decor. Available items are based on donations. Based on the number of people in a household, each shopper is allowed to "purchase" several items per month. Hours: Monday 10:00 am-12:30 pm. Thursday 3:00 pm-5:30 pm. Saturday noon-2:30 pm. YMCA of Central Ohio Downtown YMCA 40 West Long Street (614) Administrative Service Description: Offers supportive housing program for adults with the objective of providing the assistance and support needed to stabilize and maintain independent housing. Offers employment services, life skills counseling, health and medical care, substance abuse counseling and transportation assistance to qualifying residents. Eligibility: Males 18 years and over. Household income must be less than $28,860. Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm. Saturday by appointment. Intake Process: On-Site. Application required. Documents: Ohio Driver License/State ID. Social security card. Fees: Rent ranges from $323 to $407.50, based on income. $4 fee for background check. $250 security deposit required either in full or in monthly installments. Utilities are free. YMCA of Central Ohio Sunshine Terrace 272 South Gift Street (614) Administrative Service Description: Offers supportive housing program for adults with the objective of providing the assistance and support needed to stabilize and maintain independent housing. Offers employment services, life skills counseling, health and medical care, substance abuse counseling and transportation assistance to qualifying residents. Eligibility: Single males, females and couples 18 years and older. Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm. Saturday by appointment. Intake Process: On-Site. Application required. Documents: Ohio Driver License/State ID. Social security card. Fees: Rent ranges from $323 to $407.50, based on income. $4 fee for background check. $250 security deposit required either in full or in monthly installments. Utilities are free.

31 Page 31 of 37 YWCA Family Center 900 Harvey Court Columbus, OH (614) Administrative Service Description: Offers emergency housing for families. Provides services to help families gain independence including like employment assistance, case management, housing placement, and child advocacy. Offers meaningful support for children and parents including licensed child care, tutoring, and a teen center as well as spaces for children and families to gather and play. Eligibility: Families with children. Hours: Mon-Sun 24 hours. Intake Process: Telephone. Documents: Photo IDs, income verification and proof of eviction from prior residence for adults. Birth certificates for children and Social Security Cards for all household members. Shot records are required for children who will participate in daycare activities. YWCA Women s Residency 900 Harvey Court Columbus, OH (614) ext Administrative Service Description: Offers supportive housing program for women with the objective of providing the assistance and support needed to stabilize and maintain independent housing. Offers employment services, life skills counseling, health and medical care and substance abuse counseling. Eligibility: Women 18 years and older. Hours: Mon-Sun 24 hours. Intake Process: Telephone.