Food Pantries Emergency food is available at many Franklin County locations. When applying for food stamps, take your proof of identity, rent receipts, utility bills, proof of income, bankbooks, medical bills, and any other receipts that can prove your eligibility for the program. There are a number of volunteer programs, which help relieve loneliness by making scheduled visits to persons confined to their homes. Be sure to contact your church to see if they provide this kind of assistance through volunteers. Volunteers can visit in the home or participate together in community activities.
Clients live in their own homes, assisted living and nursing homes.
Older volunteers provide free companionship, meal preparation, respite care and other friendly visiting activities for the older adults and their families in Franklin County. There may be a waiting list for this service. Provides friendship and support to older adults who have a psychiatric illness. Clients include nursing home residents, persons living in their own homes, and those in psychiatric facilities. A nonprofit, nonsectarian organization servicing Central Ohio residents.