RENT HELP COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR CENTRAL OHIO
Date updated listed under each resource. Please note the information listed is subject to change due the rate at which new restrictions and further closures are occurring. You are encouraged to call or check websites for updates prior to attempting to receive a service.
Rent help in Columbus Ohio region.
Call a non-profit or government program in Columbus Ohio if you need help with paying rent or a security deposit. Most agencies also have information on low income housing. A number of charities, government programs, and agencies offer rental assistance to Columbus and Franklin County renters and tenants. In addition to the emergency rent assistance, many low to moderate income individuals and families can also qualify for free legal advice and eviction prevention programs. The number of services and resources that are available to the low income in Columbus Ohio is extensive. You will find a comprehensive listing of non-profit agencies, rental assistance programs, and other housing resources.
Rent Emergency, Utilities, Appliances, & More!
https://www.impactca.org/get-assistance.html
Emergency Rental Assistance (PRC)
https://jfs.franklincountyohio.gov/emergency-assistance-(prc)
Community Mediation Services of Central Ohio
67 Jefferson Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215
Tel: 614-228-7191 ext. 17
Fax: 614-228-7213
www.communitymediation.com
@CommunityMediationServicesofCentralOhio
@CMSCentralOhio
Please note that as a Mediator the information I provide is not Legal advice but Education as it relates to ORC 5321 Ohio Rental Rules.
There are three program categories in PRC:
One-time or Short-Term Assistance
Emergency Assistance provides one-time financial assistance to aid with emergency situations. You must have at least one minor child or a pregnant woman living in your home and be at or below 165% of poverty to qualify for PRC one-time emergency assistance.
Other important details about the one-time assistance:
Applicants can request aid for more than one emerging need (such as housing and utilities);
Franklin County residents can apply for a maximum of $1,500;
Program money may be used:
To avoid eviction;
For auto repairs and maintenance (for those with a job or other offer);
For utility aid (except for the home heating source utility during the months that other aid programs are in operation);
For driver license reinstatement, in some cases;
For a bus pass in connection with workforce, training, education, job search or employment, with a limit of four months.
Disaster-Related Assistance with PRC
PRC improves our community’s resilience to extreme weather events. Assistance is available to eligible individuals who have sustained damage or losses as a result of a state-declared natural disaster or personal disaster (i.e., house fire, flood, etc.).
For a state-declared natural disaster – if Franklin County is declared a disaster county and is allocated federal disaster funds – the Assistance Group must apply for federal disaster benefits at the local agency designated by the State to receive funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
TANF/PRC Projects
TANF/PRC Projects include services that either have no direct monetary value (e.g. job training and education activities, afterschool programs, family support services) or limited cash incentives for the purpose of building family capacity (e.g. IDA accounts, employment retention bonuses, subsidized employment, etc.) These services are intended to build family capacity, promote self-sufficiency, personal responsibility and family stability.
You can find more information about other PRC service categories and view Franklin County’s current PRC Plan here https://jfs.franklincountyohio.gov/getattachment/Emergency-Assistance-(PRC)/FFY18-19-FCDJFS-PRC-Plan-Biennial-Renewal_11-1-17.pdf.aspx?lang=en-US
Center for Groveport Madison Human Needs
Address – 511 Main Street, Groveport, Ohio 43125
Telephone number – (614) 586-4017
The non-profit only has aid for low income people in the Groveport Madison school district. Get information about local community resources. Services include emergency cash assistance, rental assistance, and household items.
Grove City Emergency Services
2710 Columbus Street, Grove City, Ohio 43123
May have small amounts of funds for paying rent for people in the immediate region. Also receive referrals as well as information on other housing and rental services. Financial aid is for those with an eviction notice. Get access to financial help which may be offered for people who have fallen behind on their monthly housing or utility payments.
St.Vincent de Paul Society
197 E Gay St.
Columbus, OH 43215
Telephone – (614) 221-3554
The charity may have referrals to low income housing for families with children and men. Other resources in Franklin County may include shelter, linkage to emergency rental assistance programs, and self-sufficiency, such as credit counseling.
First Church of God – City of Refuge Point of Impact. Can refer people to low income housing.
Address – 3480 Refugee Road, Columbus, Ohio 43232
Phone number – (614) 231-9564
Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority
Address – 880 East Eleventh Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211
Telephone – (614) 421-6091
The Franklin County and Columbus Ohio section 8 housing voucher program is run by this non-profit. Counselors can help low income renters with signing up for the Family Self-sufficiency Program, as well as grants and support. Read more on self-sufficiency.
Community Mediation Services Of Central Ohio works to resolve disputes. This can be for evictions, maintenance issues, housing discrimination and more. Supports landlords and tenants. (614) 228-7191
Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services
314 North Wilson Road
Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 233-2899
The government may offer short term, emergency grants to pay rent. It is to prevent evictions and homelessness. Some funds may be offered for security deposits or energy bills too. Or learn about low income apartments in Franklin County.
PRC, or Prevention, Retention, and Contingency, is another cash assistance program, in which the money can pay for rent in Franklin County. It is for families with children, including single moms and dads. The government aid from Job and Family Services can help pay for housing costs, mortgages, rent, or even energy bills.
1721 Northland Park Avenue is another office address, and it is in Columbus, OH 43229. Call (614) 233-2000.
Job and Family Services also operates from 1055 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH 43203. Phone number for housing assistance is (614) 212-1993.
Impact Community Action – Helps with first months rent, mortgages or evictions. Aid is only offered once per year. In some cases loans may be issued for housing expenses, such as rental payments. It is the regional community action agency. Telephone – (614) 252-2799, or find more details on IMPACT housing programs.
AIDS Resource Center Ohio can provide referrals to low income housing, medical care, and social services for AIDs patients. Support is also for their families. Funds to pay rent or other costs are available. Dial (614) 299-2437.
Central Community House
1150 East Main Street
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-3157
Emergency funds for rent and homeless prevention is available for low income families, seniors, and the disabled in Franklin County. The funds can help stop evictions and pay any back rent to a landlord.
St. Stephen’s Community House
1500 East 17th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43219
614) 294-6347
The EFSP can help with rent and mortgage. This relies on federal and state of Ohio funding. Late fees are not paid. Both loans and grants may be offered from the non-profit for paying rental expenses.
The Salvation Army in Central Ohio, Center
966 East Main Street, Ohio 43205
Telephone – 614.221.6561
While funding is limited, social workers from the non-profit Salvation Army organization may be able to provide emergency rental assistance. Most of the donations and funding comes from outside sources, such as government programs and private donations. They can direct individuals to section 8 housing vouchers and rent help.
Lutheran Social Services of Franklin County and Central Ohio
Address is 500 W Wilson Bridge Rd #245
Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 228-5200
They offer homeless shelter, supportive living apartments for low income seniors, referrals to rent and security deposit assistance, and other homeless prevention programs.
Columbus Ohio Coalition for the Homeless partners with agencies as part of the Continuum of Care. If someone is behind on their rent or currently homeless, resources may be available. They organize temporary housing, referrals to motel vouchers, government grants for paying rent, subsidized apartments, and other housing solutions. An intake line is set up, and find eviction or rehousing assistance in Franklin County.
Columbus Urban League Housing Services Department
Address – 788 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
Phone number – (614) 257-6300, ext. 300
Get advice for dealing with landlord-tenant issues. Also access rental and housing counseling.
Communities in Schools Stable Families Program
Address – 510 East North Broadway, Columbus, Ohio 43214
All referrals are first come first served and must come through the YWCA Family Shelter
Number – (614) 253-7970 x2
If you are threatened with being homeless, then this agency may be for you. Helps families who are at risk of becoming homeless. Qualified low income families can get help with paying for their housing and rent, advice and support for increasing family income, accessing community resources, Ohio and federal government programs, and other aid.
Advocacy Groups provide Homeless Financial Assistance Programs. This includes advocacy homelessness prevention, budget counseling, and referrals to financial assistance. The program also provides affordable housing lists. Free counseling and evaluation is done as part of the application process. Call (614) 221-6552
Gladden Community House
Address – 183 Hawkes Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43223
Dial – (614) 227-1600
The non-profit organization may be able to provide counselors to assists with housing needs and tenant rights. The resources and services focus on the near west side of Columbus, including Franklinton and surrounding areas. Offers limited financial help for paying rent and electric bills too.
National Church Residences
Location address – 2335 North Bank Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43220
Call for help – (614) 224-2988
The agency helps low-income families and individuals, with a focus on seniors, find quality low income, affordable housing throughout Franklin County and the greater state of Ohio. Also assists homeless and disabled individuals, as well as those on verge of eviction.
General Resources
Mutual Aid of Central Ohio
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJF-PBvxYP8d4gAEZ3y3dhs3RTqK3U4J9kcMS-1fGh9wEPnQ/viewform
Complete form to be matched based on your needs with resources. Can assist with several areas of need.
Updated 3/18/2020
C19 Help Squad
www.c19helpsquad.com
Complete form to either give or receive assistance with resources such as groceries, supplies, paying for medication, transportation, gas, emergency rent assistance, help with utility bills, childcare, checking on loved ones, and other needs as identified.
Updated 3/18/2020
Hilltop USA
http://hilltopusa.org/covid-19/
Website with general information about resources and community response to COVID-19
Updated 3/18/2020
HERE’S WHO’S HIRING: American Corporations Step Up, Announce New Positions During Pandemic
Walmart
Plans to hire 150,000 new workers.
The retailer also said it would give full-time employees who are paid hourly a bonus of $300 each, and part-time hourly employees a bonus of $150 on April 2 The Walmart jobs will be temporary at first, but many will convert to permanent roles over time, the company said.
Amazon
Announced plans to hire 100,000 new employees to handle an influx of e-commerce orders and deliveries as more Americans stay home.
7-Eleven
7-Eleven, an international convenience chain with more than 70,000 stores, announced Friday it will be hiring as many as 20,000 store employees.
Kroger
Hiring 10,000 new associates nationwide across retail stores, manufacturing plants and distribution centers
CVS
CVS Health is looking to immediately hire 50,000 full-time, part-time and temporary roles across the country.
Safeway
A national grocery chain, is looking to fill 2,000 new jobs located mainly in California
Dollar General
Dollar General plans to add up to 50,000 employees by the end of April.
Domino’s Pizza
Company said it’s looking for full-time and part-time workers in a variety of roles, particularly drivers and pizza makers. This comes as many restaurants and quick-service chains have shifted to takeout, delivery, drive-thru and pick-up only.
Albertsons
Albertsons is hiring to fill positions immediately. There are well over 1,000 positions listed on its career page.
Papa John’s
Papa John’s is looking to hire up to 20,000 new restaurant team members.
PepsiCo
PepsiCo will hire 6,000 new, full-time, full-benefit frontline employees across the U.S. in the coming months, the company announced.
Walgreens
Walgreens is looking to fill roughly 9,500 existing full- and part-time roles in stores across the U.S.
Source: USA Today
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Food Resources
All Peoples Fresh Market
945 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 445-7342
Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 11:00am-5:00pm
Sat: 9am-1:00pm
Serves all zip codes
Updated 3/16/2020
Bishop Griffin Resource Center
2875 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 338-8220
Wed: 9:00am-11:30am
Fri: 2:00pm-4:30pm
Offering pre-packed boxes of food. Drive-up or walk-up only
Serves zip codes 43209, 43213, 43219, 43232, 43227
Updated 3/16/2020
Bethany Presbyterian
206 N. Garfield, Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 253-0077
Free hot meal on Saturdays 11:30am-1:30pm
Updated 3/16/2020
Broad Street Presbyterian Church
760 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 461-4557
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-11:30am
Saturday: 8:30am-10:30am
Complete order form in person and then return to vehicle while order is prepared. Will be providing an 8-10 day supply of food with an increase in the amount of food placed in the kid’s meals.
Serves zip codes 43203, 43205, 43209, 43213, 43215
Updated 3/16/2020
Broad Street UMC
501 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 221-4571
Wednesdays carry out dinners at 6:00pm
Updated 3/17/2020
Central Community House
1150 East Main St., Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-3157
Free meal to go on the last Wednesday of the month at 6pm
Updated 3/17/2020
Clinton Heights Lutheran Church partnering with CRC
15 Clinton Heights Ave., Columbus, OH 43202
https://www.clintonvillecrc.org/updated-crc-services-for-covid19/
March 23rd, 25th, and 27th from 11:30am-12:30pm
Free sack lunches, no age restriction
Updated 3/18/2020
Columbus Bilingual Academy North
2100 Morse Rd #4609, Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 547-4500
Free bagged meals (including two meals) to children aged 18 years old and younger available for pick-up
Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00pm
Updated 3/16/2020
Columbus City Schools
Free breakfast and lunch for all children and students 18 and under
Breakfast 8:00am-9:00am
Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm
Updated 3/16/2020
Locations:
Central
Linden-McKinley STEM Academy
11320 Duxberry Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
South
South 7-12
1160 Ann St., Columbus, OH 43206
Buckeye Middle School
2950 S Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43207
East
Independence High School
5175 Refugee Rd, Columbus, OH 43232
Columbus Africentric Early College
3223 Allegheny Ave., Columbus, OH 43209
Sherwood Middle School
1400 Shady Lane Rd., Columbus, OH 43227
North
Centennial High School
1441 Bethel Rd., Columbus, OH 43220
Columbus Global Academy
4077 Karl Rd., Columbus, OH 43224
Mifflin High School
3245 Oak Spring St, Columbus, OH 43219
Woodward Park Middle School
5151 Karl Rd., Columbus, OH 43229
West
West High School
179 S. Powell Ave., Columbus, OH 43204
Starling PreK-8
145 S. Central Ave., Columbus, OH 43222
Wedgewood Middle School
3800 Briggs Rd., Columbus, OH 43228
Columbus Humanities Arts & Technology Academy
1333 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 261-1200
Free breakfast and lunch for anyone under age 18 regardless of whether or not they attend school. Pick-up between 9:00am-12:00pm.
Updated 3/16/2020
Columbus Relief
100 Highview Blvd., Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 517-2038
Saturdays 11:00am-2:00pm
Free meal
Updated 3/18/2020
Community Resource Center
14 W. Lakeview Ave., Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 301-0483 (CRC Crisis Desk)
https://www.clintonvillecrc.org/family-services/
Monday-Friday 12:00pm-4:30pm
Providing bags containing a 3 day supply of food to take home twice monthly
Serves zip codes 43202, 43214, 43220, 43221, 43235, 43210
Updated 3/18/2020
Dublin City Schools
Free pick-up breakfast and lunches Monday-Friday from 9:00am-2:00pm
Updated 3/16/2020
Locations
Dublin Scioto High School
4000 Hard Rd, Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 717-2464
Riverside Elementary
3260 Riverside Green Dr, Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 764-5940
Faith Mission (Men)
245 N. Grant St., Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 224-6617
Monday-Friday 6:30am-7:15am
Saturday and Sunday 8:30am-9:30am
Daily 12:30pm-1:30pm & 6:45pm-7:45PM
Free hot mails served in-person until 3/19/2020, after 3/19/2020 meals will be provided to-go
Updated 3/16/2020
Faith Mission (Women and Children)
245 N. Grant St., Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 224-6617
Daily 7:30am-8:15am, 11:30am-12:15pm & 5:30pm-6:15pm
Free hot mails served in-person until 3/19/2020, after 3/19/2020 meals will be provided to-go
Updated 3/16/2020
Feed My Sheep Ministries
2364 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 721-5414
Hot meals Tuesday 3/17/2020 at 6:30pm, Saturday 3/21/2020 at 9am
Updated 3/17/2020
Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools
Free “grab and go” lunches for all students PK-12
Must complete free lunch form which can be found at http://www.gahannaschools.org by clicking “Please complete the GJPS Free Lunch Request Form”
Wednesday, March 18th (3 days worth of meals)
Monday, March 23rd (5 days worth of meals)
Monday, March 30th (5 days worth of meals)
Pick-up 11:00am-1:00pm
Updated 3/16/2020
Locations
Goshen Lane Elementary
370 Goshen Ln, Gahanna, OH 43230
(614) 478-5580
Lincoln High School
140 S Hamilton Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230
(614) 478-5500
Middle School East
730 Clotts Rd, Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5550
Middle School West
350 N Stygler Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230
(614) 478-5570
Royal Manor Elementary
299 Empire Dr, Gahanna, OH 43230
(614) 478-5585
Gladden Food Pantry
318 S. Glenwood Ave., Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 228-2498
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 9:00am-3:00pm
Wed: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Call phone number posted on the door or knock upon arrival and you will be served.
Serves zip codes 63222, 43223, 43215 West of the Scioto River
Updated 3/16/2020
Greek Express
Free lunch for school age kids 3/16/2020-4/3/2020 Monday-Friday 11:00am-2:00pm
Updated 3/18/2020
Locations
Clintonville
5328 N High St, Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614) 888-7728
Gahanna
5451 N Hamilton Rd, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
(614) 944-9000
Grandview
1100 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 928-9280
Polaris
8685 Sancus Blvd, Columbus, Ohio 43240
(614) 841-1700
Powell
4091 Powell Rd, Powell, Ohio 43065
(614) 791-9100
Heart to Heart Food Pantry
1320 Cambridge Blvd., Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 488-0681 ext 203
Drive through services available Tues, Thurs from 8:30am-1:00pm
Serves all zip codes
Updated 3/16/2020
Holy Family Food Pantry
57 S. Grubb St., Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 461-9444
Monday-Friday 8:30am pantry sign-up; 9:30am woods bag and mail (sack lunches provided for homeless/shelter guests); 10:30am-11:30am limited pantry pick-up
Serves zip codes 43215, 43222, 43224, 43229, 43201, 43230, 43231
Updated 3/17/2020
INPREM Resource Center & Food Pantry
5757 Karl Rd., Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 516-1812
Monday-Friday 11:00am-7:00pm
Serves all zip codes
Updated 3/16/2020
Jordan’s Crossing Resource Center
342 N. Hague Ave., Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 507-3246
http://Jordanscrossingcolumbus.org
Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm and Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm can receive a free sack lunch to-go
Monday-Friday 10:30am-5:00pm can receive a free a free hot meal to-go
Wednesday and Friday 5:00pm-7:30pm can receive a free hot meal to-go
Also offers groceries and clothing from 10:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday
Updated 3/18/2020
Kroger Community Pantry
3960 Brookham Dr, Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 317-9487
https://www.midohiofoodbank.org/get-help/kroger-pantry/
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. AND 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Offering pre-packaged boxes, registration will occur at car.
Serves all zip codes
Updated 3/16/2020
Legacy Smokehouse
3987 Main St, Hilliard, Ohio 43026
(614) 541-9022
Tuesday-Friday at 11:00am-2:00pm
Free pulled pork slider or smoked hotdog with applesauce and drink for children, no purchase necessary. Also offering a “Tumbleweed Menu” where you can get discounted bulk meats.
Updated 3/18/2020
Lutheran Social Services Online Pantry Ordering
(877) 577-6325
http://LSSfoodpantries.org
Schedule online to select a site of your choice
Updated 3/16/2020
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
428 E Main St., Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 221-3446
Fridays 12pm-2pm serving “grab and go” lunches
Updated 3/17/2020
Nazareth Restaurant & Deli
5239 N Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 899-1177
No age limit.
Updated 3/16/2020
NNEMAP
677 E. 11th Ave., Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 297-0533
Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 9:00am-12:00pm
Serves zip codes 43201, 43211, 43215, 43224
Updated 3/16/2020
Northside Food Pantry/Vineyard
4664 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 259-5336
https://www.vineyardcolumbus.org/publicnotice
Saturday 9:30am-11:30am
Serves zip codes 43224, 43229, 43231
Updated 3/16/2020
OH Pizza and Brew
88 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 940-8687
www.ohpizzabrew.com
No age limit. Delivery and carryout only. Also offering limited essential supplies for purchase such as bread, toilet paper, and other miscellaneous items for order on their website.
Updated 3/18/2020
Open Shelter
61 E Mound St, Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 222-2885
Offering sack lunches 10:00am-2:00pm Monday-Friday
Updated 3/17/2020
Piada
Free kids pasta with sauce and fountain drink and free delivery with $10 minimum.
3/16/2020-4/3/2020 from 10:45am-1:00pm
Updated 3/18/2020
Locations
Bexley
2585 E Main St., Bexley, OH 43209
(614) 754-1834
Dublin Avery
6335 Perimeter Dr., Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 389-5394
Dublin Sawmill
6495 Sawmill Rd., Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 359-2069
Easton
4025 Easton Station, Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 532-6551
Gahanna
4697 Morse Rd., Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 532-5073
Grove City
4139 Buckeye Parkway, Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 808-4200
Hilliard
5436 Westpoint Plaza Dr., Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 219-1788
Upper Arlington
1315 W Lane Ave., Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 754-1702
Worthington
7227 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 505-7677
Pickerington Local Schools
Free breakfast and lunch to go for children 18 and under.
Monday-Friday, 3/16/2020-3/20/2020, 3/30/2020-4/3/2020 from 11:30am-12:30pm.
Updated 3/16/2020
Locations:
Harmon Middle School
12410 Harmon Rd., Pickerington, Ohio 43147
(614) 835-2000
Ridgeview Junior High
130 Hill Rd S, Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 548-1700
Tussing Elementary School
7117 Tussing Rd, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 834-2600
Pioneer Pizza
209 W Bigelow Ave, Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-2404
3/17/20202-4/3/2020, Monday-Friday from 11:00am-1:00pm
$1 slice of cheese or pepperoni pizza with fountain drink available for pick-up
Updated 3/16/2020
Smoked on High BBQ
Free order of Drummies or Pulled Chicken for kids, no purchase necessary
3/18/2020-4/8/2020
Updated 3/18/2020
Locations:
Brewery District
755 South High St., Columbus, Ohio 43206
614) 754-9711
Pickerington Kroger
1045 Hill Rd N., Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 759-2761
St. John’s UCC, “The Largest Table”
59 E. Mound St., Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 224-8634
Free meal provided every Wednesday, will be given to-go until at least 2nd week in April 2020
Updated 3/17/2020
St. Lawrence Haven
200 S. 5th St., Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 228-0799
Monday-Friday 11:00am-1:00pm
Free meals
Updated 3/17/2020
St. Stephens Community House
1500 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 294-6347
https://www.saintstephensch.org/all/news/our-response-to-covid-19/
Mon, Wed, Fri: 12:00pm-3:00pm
Tues, Thurs: 3:00pm-6:00pm
Serves all zip codes in Franklin County during COVID-19
St. Sophia Orthodox Church
1493 Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 702-9096
Free Breakfast Tuesday-Saturday 8:00am-10:00am
Free Lunch Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat 12:00pm-1:00pm
Free homemade pizza Fridays 5:00pm-6:00pm
Updated 3/17/2020
Stowe Mission of Central Ohio
888 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 445-8400
Monday-Friday 11:00am-12:30pm
Offering to-go lunches at least through 3/27/2020
Updated 3/17/2020
Willowbeez Soulveg
95 N. Grant Ave Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 516-8500
To pre-order visit: https://forms.gle/qvjYAHVUX8Y4PMmb6
11:30am-2:30pm
Free meals for all school age children, no purchase necessary.
Updated 3/16/2020
Worthington Resource Pantry
6700 Huntley Rd., Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 985-1766
Monday: 10:00am-2:00pm
Wednesday: 3:00pm-7:00pm
3rd & 4th Saturdays: 10:00am-12:00pm
1st, 2nd, & 5th Saturdays: 10:00am-12:00pm, produce and bread only
Offering drive through pantry
43016, 43065, 43081, 43085, 43235, 43229, 43035, 43240
Updated 3/16/2020
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Internet
Comcast
Offering free internet services for 60 days to low-income families
https://www.internetessentials.com/
1-855-846-8376 for English and 1-855-765-6995 for Spanish
Updated 3/16/2020
ISP – COVID-19 Offer Updates
List of internet providers nationwide who may offer free/reduced prices for internet during COVID-19
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xOP3PQiChB6N60p5f0zfw8nipUk70BL8789h0BXLBFw/edit#gid=0
Updated 3/18/2020
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Utilities
AEP
Per below article written on March 16th, 2020, AEP has temporarily suspended disconnections for non-payment
https://www.aepohiowire.com/update-aep-ohios-response-to-covid-19/
Updated 3/18/2020
Columbia Gas of Ohio
Per below article written on March 13th, 2020, Columbia Gas has suspended shutoffs for non-payment
https://www.columbiagasohio.com/our-company/news-room/article/columbia-gas-to-suspend-shutoffs-for-non-payment-during-covid-19-pandemic-OH
Updated 3/18/2020
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Prescription Delivery
ScriptDrop
(614) 641-0648
https://scriptdrop.co/
Text DELIVER to 727478 to have prescriptions delivered from any pharmacy (during COVID-19) for an $8 delivery fee. Requests placed before 11:00am can be delivered same day after 2:00pm.
Updated 3/16/2020
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Mental Health Resources
Calm
https://tinurl.com/t5lcxrx
Free resources in response to COVID-19
Updated 3/18/2020
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
1-800-273-8255
Suicide Prevention Hotline
(614) 221-5445
Call (24/7) or text (texting only available 12:00pm-10:00pm)
Teen Suicide Hotline
(614) 294-3300
Senior Suicide Prevention Hotline:
(614) 294-3309
Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255, option 1
Text 838255
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Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
Text LOVEIS to 22522
Chat at thehotline.org
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Children’s Resources
Cap4Kids
https://cap4kids.org/columbus/
Online resource for resources related to children. Front page has a few resources specific to COVID-19.
Updated 3/18/2020
Parents can enroll now. A full list of child care centers operating under the special license can be found at http://jfs.ohio.gov/cdc
Governor DeWine announced today that any child care facility that remains open to care for children under a Temporary Pandemic Child Care license must give priority to families on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Placement of children must first be offered to kids with parents who are healthcare workers, first responders, hospital and clinic staff, pharmacy staff, children service workers, adult protection workers, developmental disability aides, mental health counselors, psychiatrists psychologists, nursing home workers, elder care workers, home health care workers, and dentists.
Any remaining childcare openings will be open to other families.
Parents can enroll now. A full list of child care centers operating under the special license can be found at http://jfs.ohio.gov/cdc
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AA Meetings
AA Audio Companion
Find on the App Store or Google Play
AA Big Book Ultimate Companion
Find on the App Store or Google Play
AA Speaker Tapes
Find on the App Store
AA Speaker Tapes & 12 Steps
Find on the App Store
AA Speakers
Find on the App Store or Google Play
AA Speakers Best of 2007
Find on Google Play
Alcoholics Anonymous- Bill W.
Find on Google Play
Daily AA Speakers
Find on the App Store or Google Play
Daily Bread AA
Find on the App Store
Joe and Charlie
Find on the App Store and Google Play
Speaker Tapes from Sandy B
Find on the App Store
Online Meeting Directory
http://aa-intergroup.org/directory.php
Online Recordings of AA Speakers
https://www.aaspeaker.com/
https://hacoaa.org/archives/speakers/
https://www.recoveryaudio.org/
Pause a While
(425) 436-6360, access code 422932#
[email protected]
Daily at 2pm CT
Free AA meetings
Updated 3/16/2020
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Unemployment Due to COVID-19
Bartender Emergency Assistance Program
https://www.usbgfoundation.org/beap
Updated 3/16/2020
Freelance Artists
https://covid19freelanceartistresource.wordpress.com/
Updated 3/16/2020
Ohio Department Job and Family Services
1-877-644-6562 or TTY 1-614-387-8408, (excluding holidays) Monday through Friday 7:00am-5:00pm.
Https://unemployment.ohio.gov/
FAQ: http://jfs.ohio.gov/ouio/CoronavirusAndUI.stm
Updated 3/18/2020
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Seniors
Dollar General
As of 3/18/2020 the first hour of operations will be dedicated to senior shopping. Most stores in Columbus open at 8am, but check with your local store for specific details. Call 1-877-3477 or email [email protected] for more information.
Updated 3/18/2020
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Educational Opportunities
Coronavirus Explained for Kids by Manuela Molina
Free kid friendly resource that explains coronavirus and how to properly wash hands.
https://660919d3-b85b-43c3-a3ad-3de6a9d37099.filesusr.com/ugd/64c685_319c5acf38d34604b537ac9fae37fc80.pdf
Updated 3/18/2020
Coursera
Offers some free courses for adults
https://www.coursera.org/
Updated 3/16/2020
Day By Day Ohio Family Literacy Calendar
Songs, videos, activities, and book suggestions
https://DayByDayOH.org
Updated 3/16/2020
Fun Brain
Free math and reading resources
www.funbrain.com
Updated 3/16/2020
Into the Book
Free resources to practice reading strategies
https://reading.ecb.org/
Updated 3/16/2020
Kids’ Picture Books with Recipes You Can Make Together
List of children’s books with recipes included
http://www.seattleschild.com/Kids-picture-books-with-recipes-you-can-make-together/?fbclid=IwAR34qt7ppOszefd5-RQJB2tSfSma8f2s3_gU_U0pQK7opXDiY_iTVLHJ7zM
Updated 3/18/2020
Nat Geo for Kids
Free resources about geography and animals
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
Updated 3/16/2020
PBS Kids
Free learning resources
https://pbskids.org/
Updated 3/16/2020
Scholastic
Free online resources
Https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
Updated 3/18/2020
Science Mom and Math Dad
Free educational lessons, challenges, games, and more
Ages 7-12, family friendly
www.youtube.com/sciencemom
Updated 3/16/2020
Star Fall
Free resource to practice phonics skills
www.starfall.com
Updated 3/16/2020
Storyline
Free literacy program
https://www.storylineonline.net/
Updated 3/16/2020
Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented
Free digital learning resources
https://www.txgifted.org/content.asp?admin=Y&contentid=334
Updated 3/18/2020
The Learning Network by the New York Times
Free online activities focused on reading, writing and thinking. You will need to sign-up and create a free account.
https://tinyurl.com/vkmp6ca
updated 3/16/2020
Virtual Field Trips
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SvIdgTx9djKO6SjyvPDsoGlkgE3iExmi3qh2KRRku_w/mobilebasic
Updated 3/16/2020
100 Activities to Do At Home During School Closures
Various activities to do with your children
https://entertainkidsonadime.com/2020/03/13/100-activities-to-do-at-home-during-school-closures/?fbclid=IwAR1wRogB5vgZVrzn3Y89U6wk7MZf0LTMbJVFbBWuK3Ff-W3Cs2IydLlnEXA
Updated 3/18/2020
