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United Methodist Community Ministries
Tuesday, September 07, 2010

Madison County

 

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Madison County has a population of 41,000, 92% Anglo and 8% persons of color. The average household income is $44 ,000, with 8% living below the poverty line. 27% are single parents and 13% are college graduates. 34% have no faith involvement. The largest town is London with a population of 23,000, 15% of which are persons of color. There are 8 United Methodist Churches in Madison County; all but one are small and rural.

 

FREE CLOTHING PANTRIES


There is no guarantee the clothing pantries will have the clothes you need or always be open during stated times. If you are in doubt, be sure to call ahead.

 

 



                                            

 FOOD PANTRIES

You should take:
Social Security Cards for all members of household
Identification (Drivers License, State ID, etc.)
Proof of income, if possible
Food Thru Faith 51 W. Center St. London, OH 43140 (740-852-4735)
Open: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 AM to 12 PM. Families can receive food once a month.
Requirements: Must have a London address/43140 zip code and verify last 4 numbers of social security card for every family member.
Good Samaritan Food Pantry 36 Center St. West Jefferson, OH 43164 (614-879-8130)
Open: Wednesdays 2 to 3 PM and the second and last Saturday of the month 10AM to 11PM.  Families can receive food twice a month.
Requirements: Picture ID and proof of residency 43162 & 43119.
HELP House Community Outreach 122 E. Center St. London, OH 43140 (740-852-1980)
Open: Mondays 5 to 7 PM, Wednesdays 9 AM to 12 PM, & Saturdays 9 AM to 11 AM. Families can receive food once a week from the food pantry.
Requirements: No proof of residency.
Loving Kindness Kitchen (Soup Kitchen) at the same location is open weekly on Mondays from 5 to 7 PM.
 
Madison County Food Pantry 137 Maple St. London, OH 43140 (740-852-5822 ext.1)
A TBB (The Benefit Bank) Site (740-852-5822 ext.3)
Open: Wednesdays & Saturdays 9AM to 12 PM.  Families can receive food once a month
Requirements: Picture ID & have a London, South Solon, or Sedalia address.
 
"Satellite location": located in South Solon at the United Methodist Church of South Solon on the   
 corner of North and High Streets.
Open: 1st Wednesday of the month from 5 to 7 PM and the 3rd Saturday of the month from 9 to 11:00 AM.
Requirements: Picture ID & have a South Solon, or Sedalia address.
Mt. Sterling Community Center 164 E. Main St.Mt. Sterling, OH 43143 (740-869-2453)
Open: Tuesdays 4 to 7 PM & Thursdays 9 AM to 1 PM. Families can receive food once month.
Requirements: Must have a Mt. Sterling address and/or have a 869 phone exchange & picture I.D.
The Plain City Food Pantry 156 W. Main St., Plain City, Ohio 4306 (614-733-0909) 
Open: Saturdays 10 to 12PM
Requirements: Picture I.D. on first visit. Will accept residents from London, West Jefferson & Plain City. Families can receive food once a month.
The Welcome Table located at St. Paul AME Church 11 Center St. London, OH 43140
(An affiliate under the 501(c)3 umbrella of Ministry For Community)
Open: Thursday evenings from 5 to 7 PM. Serving a nutritious, free dine-in meal and wonderful fellowship.
 

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