When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” -- Fred Rogers
Do you need help? Do you know an agency that needs help with volunteering or funding?
Check out our general resources below, call 2-1-1, or email our office at corinne.bix@unitedwayofunioncounty.org and we will see if we
can help find the assistance you need.
General Information
Food School Children (by District):The USDA announced in April 2021 that they will provide FREE breakfast and lunch to all students for the 21-22 school.
Check with your child’s school website for details.
Blessing Boxes – Stocked with non-perishable food, hygiene items, cleaning supplies, pet food. 24/7. Take what you need; leave what you can. No appointment needed; no questions asked.
Marysville
Marysville Blessing Box – 421 W. 4th St., Marysville
Richwood
Richwood Church of Christ – 29063 Sivey Rd., Richwood OH 43344; (740) 943-3643
Rush Creek United Methodist Church – 32697 SR 37, Richwood OH 43344; (740) 943-3328
Marysville Food Pantry - 333 Ash Street – Marysville OH - 937-644-3248
Hours of Operation: Wednesday and Saturday 9 AM - 10 AM, Friday 1:30-4 PM
The Salvation Army Marysville Food Pantry – 232 N. Main St., Suite F - Marysville OH 43040
By Appointment, Call First 937-738-7604 - Hours of Operation: Tues., Weds. & Thurs. Noon - 3 PM
The Milford Center Food Pantry - 55 E. State St. - Milford Center OH (inside the Methodist Church)
Hours of Operation - Friday 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
The Richwood Food Pantry - 235 Grove Street - Richwood OH Located inside The Greene
Hours of Operation: Friday 8:30-Noon
The Plain City Food Pantry - 156 W. Main - Plain City, OH 43064
Hours of Operation: Saturday 9:00 AM - Noon
Community Kitchen @ The Hope Center - 212 Chestnut St. - Marysville OH
Carry-Out Dinner - Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 4:30 - 6 PM
Mobile Food Markets in Union County
Magnetic Springs – Community Building - 30 Magnetic Street - Magnetic Springs, OH
1st Wednesday Each Month - 11 AM - 1 PM
Marysville – Trinity Lutheran Church – 311 E. 6th St. – Marysville, OH
1st Thursday Each Month - 9 AM
Marysville – Our Lady of Lourdes Church – 1033 W. 5th St. – Marysville, OH
3rd Thursday Each Month – 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Milford Center – Trinity Chapel Church - 77 W. Center St – Milford Center, OH
4th Friday Each Month - 11 AM - 1 PM
Crisis/Mental Health Support
Maryhaven – (937) 644-9192 - 715 S Plum St, Marysville, OH 43040
Crisis services available, including by phone. Call to arrange appointment.
Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions - 937-537-5100
Open and taking new adult clients. Phone options available.
My HelloLine Mental Health & Recovery Board of Union County is
partnering with Union County Senior Services and LifeBio to support senior citizens.
Do you know a Union County Senior who is feeling isolated? Seniors can enroll in the local
MyHelloLine. . . it’s FREE and confidential! Once a week, the enrolled senior
will receive a 15-30 minute phone call from a trained LifeBio staff member
just to check-in and share some good conversation. Union County Senior Services is
helping with the enrollment;
call (937) 644-1010 to sign-up.
Union County Personal Needs Pantry located @ The Hope Center - 212 Chestnut St. - Marysville OH
Hours of Operation: Monday & Thursday 5 - 6 PM; Saturday 10 AM - Noon; First Wednesday of each month Noon - 2 PM
Contact us for other arrangements at personalneedspantry@gmail.com or (937) 209-0846.
Personal Needs Pantry at Daily Needs Assistance - 340 W. Main St., Plain City OH
Drive-through breakfast & pantry distribution for residents of Jonathan Alder & Fairbanks School Districts
Hours of Operation: Last Saturday of each month – 8:30 to 10:30 am
North Union Personal Needs Pantry - Richwood, OH
Drive-through pick up of personal needs items for residents of North Union School District takes place on the first Saturday
of each month from 9 - 11 AM at the Richwood United Methodist Church. You MUST call ahead to place your
order. Calls accepted from the 20th to the 30th of each month (10 am to 7 pm only) at (740) 943-3079.
Healthcare
Prescription Assistance Program at The Union County Health Department
Contact Tim Kelley at tim.kelley@uchd.net
Unemployment Information
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services urges individuals to file their claims online, if possible, at unemployment.ohio.gov.
