Other Resources

Even if you reside outside of our service zip codes, there are other community resources that will help you and your family to thrive. Check out the resources below for assistance with finding food, paying your rent, helping with utilities, and more.

Find Help

​Need Food Assistance?
If you reside outside of our service zip codes, need to visit the pantry more often, or need additional food support, check out these other food options:

• Find Food
• Meals on Wheels
• Lutheran Social Services Food Pantries
• Gladden Community House
• Hilliard City Schools free and reduced lunch programs (for Hilliard school district students only) 

Need Rent Assistance?
There are community resources available to help with rent assistance.

• The Supreme Court of Ohio & The Ohio Judicial System - rental assistance if you're facing eviction
• ​Rentful - get help with rent
• Debt.org - what to do if you can't pay your rent 
• IMPACT Community Action - rental assistance

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Need Help Paying Your Bills?
There are options for utility assistance. Find out more: 

• American Electric Power 
  • ​Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • State of Ohio's Percental of Income Payment Plan (PIPP)
• 211 - get help paying bills
• Gas Service Payment Assistance
• The City of Columbus - assistance with utility bills

Need Resources for Children?
Learn more about resources in the Columbus area for children and families.

• CAP4Kids​​
• Hilliard City Schools free and reduced lunch programs (for Hilliard school district students only)
• ​FESTA (Feed, Educate, Serve, Train, Advocate)
  • ​​Summer lunch camps for Hilliard children 
• Columbus Metropolitan Library
  • ​Social services assistance 

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Need Support as a Caregiver for a Loved One?
Caring for a loved one can be isolating. You're not alone. 

• 211 (Caregiver Resources)

Need Legal and Financial Assistance?
Services are available to remove barriers to the law so you and your family can thrive.

• ​Ohio Legal Help
• Columbus Metropolitan Library 
  • ​Social services assistance
• ​Jewish Family Services - Financial Empowerment Center
• The Justice Mobile
• The Legal Aid Society of Columbus

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Support for the Latino Community
If you're looking for a connection in the Latino community, check this out:

• Catholic Social Services

Want to Learn English?
Free English as a Second Language (ESOL) classes are available in the community. Here's where to find them:

• ​Columbus Metropolitan Library
• FESTA - summer English classes for adults (beginner and intermediate) in Hilliard

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Need Transportation?
There are options for transportation to the Hilliard Food Pantry Plus and other locations.

• Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)
• Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO)
  • Free rides to and from food pantries for Medicaid members
• Hilliard Express (provides free transportation for Hilliard residents over the age of 55)
  • Call (833) SHARE-33
  • Email [email protected]
  • Schedule a ride online​