Fairfield County assistance programs

Arguably the agency with the most extensive resources and services is the Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action Program. Call them at (740) 653-4146. They offer low income, elderly, and other qualified individuals with numerous social services and assistance programs. The programs offered by the community action agency include:

Homelessness prevention program - While the funds are limited and money not be available year-round to those who need help, the housing/rent program provides rent, security deposit, heating and utility bill help and even some mortgage assistance. The program is focused helping those people who are facing foreclosure and eviction, and possible homelessness as a result of that.
Clothing - Receive new or gently used clothes. The clothing pantry is open year round.
Heating and utility bill help - The first option is the Ohio Home Energy Assistant Program (HEAP), which has three main components. The first component is heating bill assistance which is offered during the winter heating season. Whether a qualified household needs help paying for heat for their gas, electric, firewood, heating oil, coal, propane, fuel oil or kerosene, this winter program can help. Customers who receive their heating or utility services from Columbia Gas or AEP may also be referred for the Ohio Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP). The last component of the utility/heating program is known as the Summer Crisis Program, which will assist low to moderate income households with residents with a qualifying medical condition, or it can help households with a member who is age 60 or older.
Food pantry - The Lancaster community action agency also provides emergency free food boxes.

Save on energy bills - Two options include the federal government weatherization program as well as the Warm Choice Program, which offers low-income Columbia Gas customers a thorough inspection of the house and heating equipment. Both of these programs may provide for the installation of energy conserving equipment and updates to the home.

Budgeting and financial literacy - Work with credit counselors and other professionals to learn how to save money, and pay off debts. Learn about credit scores, budgeting, debt collectors, how to negotiate bills, and mortgage foreclosure programs.

Emergency assistance programs

Canal Winchester Human Services, phone number (614) 834-3888, provides access to assistance programs to residents and families of the Canal Winchester School District. Some of the services provided include Emergency Assistance, Senior Transportation, Tools for Schools, Adopt-A-Family and also local Community Events.

The Fairfield County/Lancaster Salvation Army runs a program known as the Good Samaritan Center. This facility provides help for bills and expenses, such as rent aid, utility and heating bills. They can also refer people to Ohio and federal government assistance programs. Also gain access to support for various other activities. In addition, get access to social interaction and nursing services in a nurturing environment for both senior citizens and adults who need socialization, supervision and assistance during the day. (740) 687-1921.

Free food and meals

If you are struggling to provide food or meals to your family, call Foundation Dinners. This non-profit charity agency provides a free meal and food assistance program for needy families and individuals in Lancaster and the Fairfield County Ohio area. A hot, cooked meal is served at 4:30 p.m. every evening, even including weekends and holidays included. (740) 653-3233

Vision and medical care

The Southeast Ohio Sight Center, Inc. (phone (740) 687-4785) performs functional low vision exams for low income people and those with limited insurance. The agency teaches techniques and use of adaptive aids, provides supportive services to improve independent functioning of the blind and visually impaired in the area.

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