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United Methodist Community Ministries
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
 

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Licking County has a population of 151,000, 94% Anglo and 6% persons of color. The average household income is $49,000, with 12% living below the poverty line. 33% are single parents and 14% are college graduates. 35% have no faith involvement. The largest town is Newark with a population of 59,000. There are 43 United Methodist Churches in Licking County, 23 of which are small and rural. There are 8 UM churches in Newark.

 

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.

 

 

 

Jacksontown United Methodist Church:
Free Clothing Store open every Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. until noon and again 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Waters Edge Community Center / "Helping Hands" free clothing store. Open Mondays from Noon until 3:00 p.m.

                                            

 Food

You should take:
Social Security Cards for all
members of household
Identification (Drivers License, State ID, etc.)
Proof of income, if possible
Waters Edge Community Center
Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m., Community Supper, free to all
Sundays,2:00 p.m., Community Lunch, free to all
 
 
 
Jacksontown United Methodist Church - Lunch - Free to all over the age of 62-  Every weekday call Licking County Coalition of Aging" 24 hours in advance to arrange for meals. All recipients must live in Licking County. Limited transportation available.
Jacksontown United Methodist Church - Food Pantry - Every Wednesday -  Hours 10:00 a.m. - Noon and 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
 

 SHELTERS


Tom Sawyer House - respite for teens(13-17) and emergency situations for those of the Hebron and Buckeye Lake Area.                       Emergency number 323-4429



 


 

  

 

 

OTHER agencies for help:

Waters Edge Community Center, After School 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. every Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays. Grades 2 through 6
 
 
 
Angel Food Ministries - see website www,angelfoodministries.com