Resources

We put together a list of helpful links for service industry workers or anyone in central Ohio in need of assistance.

Apply For Emergency Relief

Emergency Financial Relief for Hospitality Workers

Emergency Assistance

C19 Help Squad

Peer-to-peer assistance with transportation, utilities, supplies or other needs.
https://go.theactionpac.com/signup/help-c19-help-squad-new/

Central Community House

Strong Families Program helps increase economic opportunity and financial stability of families often experiencing a crisis. Offerings include employment assistance, financial education training, and emergency housing programs to help access rent or mortgage assistance. 
https://www.cchouse.org/programs

Charity Newsies

Free clothes and uniforms for kids.
https://charitynewsies.org/

Impact Community Action Emergency Assistance

Offering utility bill as well as rent and mortgage assistance.
https://www.impactca.org/housing-crisis

Ohio Works First

Temporary cash assistance to help families pay for immediate needs during a job search.
https://jfs.franklincountyohio.gov/cash-assistance

Prevention, Retention, and Contingency (PRC) Plus Rental Assistance

Provides one-time rental assistance payment for eligible families struggling to meet rent or facing eviction as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://jfs.franklincountyohio.gov/emergency-assistance-(prc)

Utility Discount Program

City of Columbus offers low-income discount programs and Pandemic Payment Relief Program.
https://www.columbus.gov/utilities/customers/Utility-Discount-Programs/

Food Assistance

All People’s Fresh Market

Free fresh produce during regularly scheduled hours.
https://www.heal4allpeople.org/all-people-s-fresh-market

Columbus Food Not Bombs

Fresh produce and prepared meals, no questions asked.
https://www.facebook.com/ColumbusFNB/

Emergency Food: Walk-In Food Pantries

Locations and hours of walk-in food pantries in Franklin County. Free meals for all children 18 and under.
https://cap4kids.org/columbus/food/now/

Housing Assistance

Central Community House

Strong Families Program helps increase economic opportunity and financial stability of families often experiencing a crisis. Offerings include employment assistance, financial education training, and emergency housing programs to help access rent or mortgage assistance.
https://www.cchouse.org/programs

Impact Community Action Emergency Assistance

Offering utility bill as well as rent and mortgage assistance.
https://www.impactca.org/rental-mortgage-assistance

Prevention, Retention, and Contingency (PRC) Plus Rental Assistance

Provides one-time rental assistance payment for eligible families struggling to meet rent or facing eviction as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://jfs.franklincountyohio.gov/emergency-assistance-(prc)

Unemployment Assistance

Legal Aid Society of Columbus

Offers assistance to individuals unable to access unemployment claim benefits.
https://www.columbuslegalaid.org/get-help/public-benefits-2/covid-19-information/

Addiction Assistance

Ben’s Friends

A support group offering hope, fellowship, and a path forward for food and beverage professionals who struggle with substance abuse and addiction.
https://www.bensfriendshope.com/meetings