Community Resources

community resources

For the London, Ohio / Madison County Area

Dial 2-1-1

Madison County now participates in the 2-1-1 information and referral process. Anyone living in Madison County can dial 2-1-1 and be answered by a live operator 24-7 who can provide information regarding a variety of services which are available.  This would include food pantries and other daily assistance programs as available. Because of our mobile society , many individuals with cell phones which originated in a different county or state may be directed by cell phone towers to a 2-1-1 operator in a surrounding county.  For that reason, please also provide this alternative land line number which is local and will also connect directly with 2-1-1 .  That number is 740-852-0287.

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Madison County Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens

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: Second Tuesday of the month from 6 to 7PM, Wednesdays 2 to 3 PM and the last Saturday of the month 10AM to 12PM.  Families can receive food twice a month.
  • Requirements: 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 as above, 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.

Mt. Sterling Community Center

  • 164 East 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, WestJefferson & PlainCity. Families can receive food once a month.

The Welcome Table

  • Located at St. Paul AME Church 11 Center St.London, OH 43140
  • Open: Thursday evenings from 5 to 7 PM. Serving a nutritious, free dine-in meal and wonderful fellowship.

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The Community Action Organization of Delaware, Madison and Union Counties, offer the following programs to help people rise from poverty.

 

All program applicants Must BE AT OR BELOW 125% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL, BASED ON FAMILY SIZE.

“SUITS ME FINE” – provides outfits for job interviewing or first day on a new job.  Participant is referred to local resale shops to select clothes, shoes, handbags and accessories to prepare them for job interviews and build their confidence.  If an item of clothing is required that is not available at a resale shop, new items of clothes (or undergarments) can be purchased for the client.

WRAP – Work Related Assistance Program fills the gap for any client with work or employment related needs not met by other agencies and DJFS programs.  Help may include gas cards, tools, uniforms, child care co-pays and other items related to finding or sustaining a job.

UTILITY ASSISTANCE – We are extending our current utility assistance to include water bills with disconnection notices.  Service must be extended for at least 30 days. Maximum assistance is $100.00; client needs to provide balance if greater than $100.00 is required.

IDA – Individual Development Account is a matched savings account toward the goal of homeownership, education or starting a small business.  Participants receive a 2:1 dollar match for every dollar they save. Financial literacy training is required.

You may refer clients directly to our agency or for more information contact (in  MADISON COUNTY):  Chanda Wilson, 255 W. High St., 740 852-3511, cwilson@caodmu.org

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