A network of community partners are working to ensure that those in Hamilton County who need food are provided that assistance. Visit our Food Assistance page for resources for both immediate and long-term needs.

VISIT – https://513relief.org/food-assistance/

Hamilton County residents can find food resources online with their Food Resources Map.

United Way staff are also available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
DIAL 211 or 513-721-7900 or1-800-233-4357

Freestore Foodbank partner agencies offer neighborhood food pantries and soup kitchens.

 VISIT – https://freestorefoodbank.org/upcoming-food-distributions/

 CONTACT – https://freestorefoodbank.org/contact-us/

 CALL – (513) 241-1064 – Customer Connection Center

Community Action Agency in partnership with the Freestore Foodbank, has four mobile locations for people in Hamilton County to get fresh fruits and vegetables and other food items.

 VISIT – Mobile Food Pantry

 CALL – (513) 569-1840

Get Fioptics Wi-Fi for free at all of these local hotspots with the Connect Cincinnati app.

FIND – https://www.cincinnatibell.com/my-cincinnati-bell/connect-cincinnati/wi-fi-hotspots

The Cincinnati Public Library provides free public Wi-Fi 24/7 outside of the Public Library buildings, including parking lots. Below is a map listing all Cincinnati Library locations.

FIND – https://cincinnatilibrary.bibliocommons.com/locations/?_ga=2.157562042.1039432609.1614957199-2022991458.1612661009

FIND – https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/recreation/facilities1/

Cincinnati Park Board – Nature Centers

FIND – https://www.cincinnatiparks.com/nature-centers/

Hamilton County Great Parks

FIND – https://www.greatparks.org/parks

FIND – https://myy.org/locations/

United Way of Greater Cincinnati believes all individuals deserve economic well-being. Our Free Tax Prep initiative provides free income tax preparation and filing services. Funded by the Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Free Tax Prep is powered by our network of hundreds of committed volunteers dedicated to helping families and individuals have stronger financial futures and experience less stress during filing. Many hardworking people in our region qualify for tax credits, including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit, but are not getting the full refund they deserve. United Way can help. In addition, Free Tax Prep also helps families save an average of approximately $300 in tax preparation fees.

VISIT – https://www.uwgc.org/get-help/free-tax-prep

For help with taxes, from January-April, Community Action Agency (CAA) provides tax return preparation services at no cost to individuals who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit.  Refunds can be deposited into your checking account, or you can have a check mailed to your address.

VISIT – https://www.cincy-caa.org/what-we-do/supportive-services/tax-preparation.html

CALL – (513) 569-1840, option 4

Filing tax forms can be tricky, and even more so if you’ve had major changes in your life such as a new job or new home. This year, let the experts help you. The Library is partnering with United Way and AARP to offer free tax assistance to low- to moderate-income families at multiple Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library locations.

VISIT – https://cincinnatilibrary.org/blogs/post/free-tax-prep/

The Hamilton County Treasurer provides the Treasurer’s Optional Payment (TOP) Program, which allows residential and commercial property owners to prepay their real estate taxes in installments. The program is voluntary and allows property owners to prepay each future tax bill in five installments. It is similar to an escrow account with a financial institution. There is no service charge associated with the program.

VISIT – https://www.hamiltoncountyohio.gov/government/departments/treasurer/t_o_p_program

CALL – (513) 946-4788

Beginning on April 12, 2021, FEMA will accept applications for the Funeral Assistance Program. Financial assistance will be provided for funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020 for COVID-19 related deaths.

VISIT – https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance

INFO – FEMA Funeral Assistance Program

CALL – (844) 684-6333

Help for Seniors provides legal help and help with long-term care options.

VISIT – https://www.proseniors.org/

EMAIL – dorlet@proseniors.org