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Fairfield County
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Fairfield County has a population of 136,000, 92% Anglo and 8% persons of color.
The average household income is $54,000, with 8% living below the poverty line.
29% are single parents and 15% are college graduates.
33% have no faith involvement.
The largest town is Lancaster with a population of 58,000.
Pickerington has a population of 35,000, 15% of which are persons of color.
There are 20 United Methodist Churches in Fairfield County, 13 of which are small and rural.
There are 4 UM churches in Lancaster and 3 in Pickerington
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FREE CLOTHING PANTRIES
Information & Referral cannot guarantee the clothing pantries will have the clothes you need or always be open during the above stated times. If you are in doubt, be sure to call ahead.
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Community Action Agency
1743 East Main Street
653-4146
1:00 – 3:30 pm Tues & Thurs
St. Peters Lutheran Church
105 East Mulberry Street (across from Library)
653-1950
12:30 – 3:00 pm Thursdays
and 6:30 – 8:30 pm Thursdays
Victory Center
211 Madison Avenue
756-7563
10:00 – 3:00 Saturday 
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FOOD PANTRIES
You should take:
Social Security Cards for all members of household
Identification (Drivers License, State ID, etc.)
Proof of income, if possible
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LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES FOOD PANTRY
2045 East Main Street
Lancaster, OH 43130
Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 11 - 3, Thurs 11 - 7
Call Information & Referral for food referral at 687-0500
You can get food 2 (two) times per month |
ST. VINCENT DEPAUL
424 East Locust Street
Lancaster, OH 43130
Program called "We care" for seniors age 55 and over
Call St. Vincent with request. A home visit will be conducted including completing an application. If you qualify, you can pick up a large tote with food each month or St. V will deliver, if needed. |
MAYWOOD COMMUNITY OUTREACH
1029 South Broad Street
Lancaster, OH 43130
Tues - Fri 9 - 3:30 Sat 9 - 12 (if emergency)
Call Information & Referral for referral at 687-0500
You can get food once every 30 (thirty) days |
MILLS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Corner of Broad and King Streets
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Only 4th (fourth) Saturday of every month only 9 - 11 |
BALTIMORE FOOD PANTRY
1760 West Market Street
Baltimore, OH 43105
Must live in Baltimore or Thurston
Call Information & Referral for referral at 687-0500
You will be contacted for appointment time
You can get food once every 60 (sixty) days |
OUTREACH MISSION FOOD PANTRY (PLEASANTVILLE)
Pleasantville United Methodist Church
112 Lincoln Ave
P.O. BOX 5847
Pleasantville, OH 43148
Must live in Pleasantville
Only 3rd (third) Sat of every month 9 - 11
You can get food once per month |
SETON PARISH
600 Hill Road North
Pickerington, OH 43147
Do not have an actual food pantry, but help with food, when needed.
Must live in Pickerington |
AMANDA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FOOD PANTRY
141 E. Church Street
Amanda, OH 43102
Must live in Amanda School and/or Fire District
Only 3rd (third) Wednesday of every month 6 - 8 pm
You can get food once per month |
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This list is supplied by:
Information and Referral Services of Fairfield County
Now called: Fairfield County 211
It is also available on our website at www.fairfieldcounty211.org
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LANCASTER-FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY ACTION FOOD PANTRY
1743 East Main Street
P.O. Box 768
Lancaster, OH 43130
Mon - Fri 8 - 4:30
Call Information & Referral for food referral at 687-0500
You can get food once per month |
SALVATION ARMY
228 West Hubert Avenue
P.O. Box 517
Lancaster, OH 43130
Mon - Fri 1:30 - 3:30
Call Information & Referral for food referral at 687-0500
You can get food once every 30 (thirty) days |
LANCASTER VINEYARD
423 West Wheeling (AGAPE building)
Lancaster, OH 43130
Tues & Thurs 2 - 4
Call Information & Referral for referral at 687-0500
You can get food once per month |
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VICTORY CENTER
221 Madison Avenue
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
756-7563 (call if food needed other than Sat)
756-7434 (on Saturday only)
Saturday 10 - 3
You can get food once per month
Mailing address:
Marvin Hughes
4420 Sugar Grove Road S.E.
Lancaster, OH 43130
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BREMEN FOOD PANTRY
Calvary United Methodist Church
124 Purvis Avenue
Bremen, OH 43107
Must live in Bremen
Call Information & Referral for referral at 687-0500
You will be contacted for appointment time
You can get food once every 30 (thirty) days |
PCMA FOOD PANTRY (PICKERINGTON FOOD PANTRY)
15 East Columbus Street (Old Library)
Pickerington, OH 43147
Must live in Pickerington
Mon 6:30 - 8:30, Thurs 10 - 12, Sat 10 - 12
You can get food once per month |
CANAL WINCHESTER FOOD PANTRY
David's United Church of Christ
80 West Columbus Street
Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110
614-470-2574 - voice mail - leave a message
You can get food twice per month
Call for details |
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SHELTERS
For additional information contact Information and Referral of Fairfield County at 211
Fairfield County Emergency Shelter
Lutheran Social Services
1681 East Main Street
Lancaster, OH 43130
740-653-2012
Contact: Becky Longnecker
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Shelter Hours: Daily; 5:30 pm - 7:30 am 365 days a year.
The Fairfield County Emergency Shelter is a 24-bed facility for single adults. Shelter services include a bed, shower, meals, laundry facilities, short-term case management and up to 30-day stay.
The Foundation Shelters
800 West Sixth Avenue
Lancaster, OH 43130
740-653-1960 or 740-503-2381
Contact: Ed Clum
Hours: Daily; Opens 8:00 pm during daylight savings time, 5:00 pm during the winter; closes 7:30 am, 365 days a year.
The Foundation Shelter is for homeless men, women, and families with children. It is an overnight shelter only. Call the above numbers for information.
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Lancaster-Fairfield County Community Action (CA)
Emergency Homeless Shelter
1743 East Main Street
PO Box 768
Lancaster, OH 43130
740-653-4146
Contact: Carol Wagner
Community Action has an emergency shelter for eligible homeless families with children only - no single adults. It is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The Lighthouse
PO Box 215
Lancaster, OH 43130
24-Hour Hotline: 740-687-4423
Contact: Bev Porter
The Lighthouse provides a safe, supportive environment for women or men and their children, when faced with domestic violence. The Lighthouse is staffed 24 hours a day and will assist victims of domestic violence with referrals, housing assistance, and supportive services.
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All of these OTHER agencies use volunteers:
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United Way - 653-0643 (740)385-3536
American Red Cross - 687-5585
Big Brothers/Big Sisters - 687-9477
Camp Shining Sun/Rainbow 654-9521
Center For Disabilities & CP 653-5501
Vision Rehabilitation Center 687-4785
Volunteer Guardian Program 740- 215-1234 or 1-800-589-7277
Habitat for Humanity of Fairfield County 654-3434
Lancaster Jaycees 740-215-6835
Community Action Head Start 653-1305
Community Action Food Pantry 653-4146
Lancaster Fairfield Humane Society 687-0627
Lancaster Parks and Recreation 687-6651
Special Wish Foundation 687-4909
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Olivedale Senior Center 687-6655
Lutheran Social Services 653-2012/653-2265
Fairfield Department of Health Clinics 653-4489
Meals On Wheels of Fairfield County 681-5050
Salvation Army 687-1921
The Lighthouse, Inc. 687-4423
West After School Center 653-5678
Eastside Center for Success 687-7197
Lancaster City Schools 687-7300
Fairfield County Board of MRDD 687-7244
Fairhope Hospice & Palliative Care 654-7077
Charity Newsies(740) 687-9469
Fairfield County 211
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Our outreach ministries range from food pantries to free clothing stores, after school programs to serving community meals. Explore the ministries of our district below.
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