Services are available for Mercer County Residents
Only
Food Pantry
The food pantry offers
canned fruits and vegetables, meat, pastas, soup, milk and various other items.
The items will vary, depending on availability from the West Ohio Food Bank
(WOFB) and personal donations.
Food Pantry Operating Hours:
Tuesday and Thursday – 9:30 - 12:00 and 1:00 -
2:30
Eligibility:
Each Family can obtain
food one time per month – amounts received will be based on size of
family.
To receive food from the Our Home Food Pantry,
clients must qualify under the USDA Federal and State
guidelines. Clients must complete and sign a USDA Eligibility To
Take Home form, provide proof of residency of Mercer County and provide a
picture identification.
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Personal
Care Items
Personal items such
as: soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toilet paper, laundry detergent and
dish washing liquid are available to our clients and may be picked up during
business hours. Also diapers, baby food and formula are sometimes
available, though limited. These are all provided by personal donations
and availability will vary.
Eligibility: Eligibility is based
on income. An Intake form must be completed or verified once every
six months in order to receive this service. You may receive
personal and baby items once a month.
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Emergency Financial Assistance and
Referral
Our Home provides referral and some emergency
financial assistance for the following circumstances:
·
Rent Eviction
·
Utility Shutoff
·
Medical Appointments
·
Prescriptions
·
Gas Vouchers for
Medical Appointments outside the county
Services are provided depending on household
income guidelines. An Intake form must be completed and verified
once every six months. Proof of income must be provided. Proof
of need must be verified; eviction notice, utility shutoff notice, medical
appointment or prescription verification.
If you are a Medicaid recipient, you
must seek transportation through COLT Transportation and if they cannot provide
transportation, we must have verification in writing that they are unable to
transport you to your appointment before we will provide a gas
voucher. You will need to contact them 48 hours in advance.
We have written guidelines which you must
adhere to in order to receive these services. Those guidelines will
be provided at the time you come in for your initial appointment.
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The Direct Services and Referral
Program (food, personal supplies, baby items, utility shutoff and rent
evictions) is supported solely by generous donations from the community.
To set up an appointment, please
contact Edna at 419-586-4663 ext. 1002
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