Need Help?

If you are in need of food and/or services, find an agency near you.

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The Freestore Foodbank at 112 E. Liberty St. in Over the Rhine can help with:

Emergency Food

• Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 8am – 3pm

Health Insurance

• To see if you may be eligible for Medicaid or for help filling out a Medicaid application, contact Tammie Bean (513) 357-4620.  (Spanish speaking assistance available)

Housing

• Our Housing program can help you find a safe and affordable place to live, create a budget to make sure you are able to pay your rent, and under certain circumstances, assist you in making your rent payment.  For more information, contact Sarah Humphries at (513) 357-4610.

Clothing

• Back on Track Clothing provides emergency and work-related clothing for individuals and families (Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am-12pm; 1-3pm)
• St. Vincent De Paul Society vouchers available on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Homelessness

• SSI program helps those who are homeless find places to live, job training, mental health and substance abuse care.  Contact Bob Viebrooks at (513) 357-4630

Money Management

• Our Payee services include budgeting, banking and crisis intervention.  Many clients are referred by Hamilton County Mental Health Board, MRDD or Health Care for the Homeless Program.  Contact Bob Carlsen at (513) 357-4832.

Our staff can also make referrals for persons with homelessness, disabilities, mental health, substance abuse and domestic violence.