Franklin County Resources

Food

Free Children’s Lunches by School District
Mid-Ohio Foodbank Programs and Food Pantry Locations

Those needing assistance applying for SNAP and Medicaid can reach out to Mid-Ohio Food Assistance Outreach Team. They can and will assist with applying, phone interviews, navigating through the process. They can be reached at 614-728-5503.

Columbus Humanities, Arts and Technology Academy is providing curbside free breakfast and lunch for students 18 and under. Breakfast is ready to eat, lunch is a frozen kit with reheat instructions. 9 am-12pm Monday-Friday through 3/27. Located at 1333 Morse Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43229 

Westside Meals/Pantries

Holy Family Soup Kitchen – offering to-go meals during the week

Gladden Community House –  Food distribution being a 3-day emergency food supply handed out in the entrance of our food pantry, senior deliveries will continue as scheduled

Salvation Army Hilltop – Food pantry (Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri from 9AM-12PM); Produce (Wednesdays 9AM-12PM); Bag lunches (Wed and Fri 11AM-12PM)

Lower Lights Community Church of the Nazarene Pantry – Call 614-228-1262 to make an appointment to pick-up a box of food on Monday evenings (5-7PM) or Thursday mornings (9AM-12PM)

Restaurants with specials

Piada – Free kids pasta with sauce, cheese, and fountain drink from 3/16/2020-4/30/2020 from 11:00am-1:00pm

Companies Currently Hiring

Ohio Jobs & Family Services Search Engine
Kroger
Giant Eagle
Big Lots
WildeBeest Delivery
Amazon
Walmart
Rogue
Marc’s
Costco
Sam’s Club
DoorDash
Robert Half Temp Agency
Fair Chance Employers Currently Hiring: HonestJobs.co

HospitalityUnite job portal for temporary positions hiring
Pizza Hut
Papa John’s
Domino’s Pizza

Netcare

Call 614-276-CARE (614- 276-2273) or Toll Free at 1-888-276-CARE (1-888- 276-2273)

Netcare provides mental health and substance abuse crisis services at 199 South Central Avenue 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Transportation

Effective at 9:15am on Thursday, March 19^th, COTA will not be charging fare for transport during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Customers are to board vehicles from the rear entrance of transit vehicles (except ADA/wheelchair service who will continue to use the ramp at the front). Travel should be limited essential trips only.

COTA Bus Routes to the local food pantry

COTA Bus Routes to school lunch pickup sites

Childcare

Action for Children has a comprehensive listing for more than 1600 child care providers in Central Ohio who are licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services or the Department of Education. To ask for assistance in finding child care, call Action for Children’s Information and Referral team Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, at, 614-224-0222 or email your request to childcareresources@actionforchildren.org.

Utilities

Ohio Utility Companies Pledge Not To Disconnect Service During Coronavirus Threat

The Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program (HEAP Winter Crisis Program) helps income eligible Ohioans that are threatened with disconnection, have been disconnected or have less than a 25 percent supply of bulk fuel in their tank maintain their utility service. The program runs from November 1 until March 31. Ohio households, serviced by a PUCO-regulated utility, must sign up for the Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP Plus) or another payment plan in order to receive emergency benefits.  However, Effective Monday March 16, IMPACT’s Emergency Assistance Department will accept “walk – in” applications for the Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program / Percentage of Income Payment Program. Clients will receive an accelerated appointment that will check for eligibility, required documentation and then complete signature forms.

Housing Stability/Shelter

Job and Family Services Emergency Assistance (housing or utility needs)

Franklin County Municipal Court

• The Franklin County Municipal Court issued an order that evictions filed after March 16th will not be scheduled for a hearing until eight weeks after the filing date.
• No evictions are legally allowed to take place until after May 11, 2020.
• Landlords may not attempt to move tenants without the court’s assistance, and residents who are at risk of being informally evicted by their landlords should contact:
  • Police non-emergency line at 614-645-4545
  • Legal Aid Society of Columbus at 614-241-2001
• Franklin County Municipal Court’s Self Help Center will only offer assistance via online chat function Mon-Fri 9 am – 3 pm.
• Website with chat function: http://www.fcmcselfhelpcenter.org/

Franklin County Jobs & Family Services – PRC Program

• PRC provides financial assistance, up to $1,500 one time per year, to households with children (specifically, 1 minor under 18 or woman in 3rd trimester) to avoid an eviction.
• Because of COVID -19, applications can be accessed online and submitted via email.
• Directions for submitting PRC applications are as follows:
  • Email applications to:  franklin-cdjfs-agencyprc@jfs.ohio.gov
  • Subject line:  Eviction PRC; Customer Last Name
  • Body of email: Please include all of the following information:
    • Full name (first and last name),
    • Any additional information that you feel will be pertinent to us processing the application.
  •  Attachments: The following must be sent with each application (as applicable):
    • Completed signed application,
    • Any supporting verification the customer has provided
      • Rental assistance
        • Last 30 days of income
        • Current lease
        • Signed itemized statement
        • Payment plan if amount owed is more than $1500
      • Security deposit
        • Last 30 days of income
        • Potential lease
        • Deposit repayment agreement
      • Temporary Housing
        • Last 30 days of income
        • 30 day statement from Studio 6

FYI: a free Apple App to scan documents required is “Scannable”

Recovery Village Teletherapy Program

Recovery Village, an organization with locations across the country, is dedicated to providing treatment to those struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders.

In order to continue to assist those in recovery and decrease the spread of COVID-19, their team has launched a Teletherapy Program. Those in need now have access to one-on-one counseling, group therapy, and various online services virtually with a licensed professional, improving their chances of a successful recovery. Access the program and learn more here.