Muskingum County
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Local offices in Muskingum County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Muskingum County Job & Family Services
445 Woodlawn Ave, Zanesville, OH 43701
Help here
- Public assistanceApply for food, cash, medical, and child care assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on muskingumcountyjfs.com
Public health · County office
Muskingum County WIC Program
205 N. Seventh Street, Zanesville, OH 43701
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible families can get healthy foods, nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on zmchd.org
Child support · County office
Muskingum County Child Support Enforcement Agency
1830 East Pike, Zanesville, OH 43701
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing and enforcing child and medical support orders.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on muskingumcountyjfs.com
Housing help · Regional office
Zanesville Metropolitan Housing Authority
407 Pershing Rd, Zanesville, OH 43701
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramApply for rental assistance when the program waitlist is open.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on zanesvillehousing.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Muskingum Area Mental Health and Recovery Services Board
1500 Coal Run Road, Zanesville, OH 43701
Help here
- Behavioral health resourcesFind local mental health and substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mhrs.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Muskingum County Law Library
22 N. Fifth Street, Zanesville, OH 43701
Help here
- Legal information resourcesUse legal information resources with help from the law librarian.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on muskingumcountyoh.gov
Human services · County office
Muskingum County Adult and Child Protective Services
205 North 7th Street, Zanesville, OH 43701
Help here
- Adult and child protectionReport abuse or neglect and get help with protection and intervention services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on muskingumkids.org
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging Region 9, Inc.
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet connected to in-home care, caregiver support, meals, transportation, and other services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaa9.org
Veterans · County office
Muskingum County Department of Veterans Services
225 Underwood St., Room 500, Zanesville, OH 43701
Help here
- Veterans benefits and assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and temporary emergency financial aid.
- Veterans medical transportationEligible veterans can arrange rides to VA medical centers in Columbus and Chillicothe.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on muskingumcountyoh.gov
Emergency help · County office
Muskingum County Emergency Management Agency
2215 Adamsville Rd, Zanesville, OH 43701
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet emergency information and sign up for local alerts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on muskingumcountyoh.gov
Local office · Regional office
United Way of Muskingum, Perry, and Morgan Counties 211
Help here
- Community information and referralCall any time to find local, state, and national services and resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ohio.c211.io
Public health · County office
Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department
207 N. Seventh Street, Zanesville, OH 43701
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on zmchd.org
Jobs and training · County office
OhioMeansJobs Muskingum County
445 Woodlawn Ave, Zanesville, OH 43701
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help finding work, building job skills, and connecting with employers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ohiomeansjobsmuskingumcounty.com
Library · County office
Muskingum County Library System
220 North Fifth Street, Zanesville, OH 43701
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, computers, technology help, and library programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on muskingumlibrary.org
Muskingum County, Ohio website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Muskingum County, closest to the center of Zanesville first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
New Birth Christian Ministries
47 miles from the center of Zanesville3475 Refugee Rd., Columbus, OH 43232
Hours
- Fri11 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: All ZIP codes
What to bring: Bring ID
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
First Church of God Hope Food Pantry
First Church of God
47 miles from the center of Zanesville3480 Refugee Rd., Columbus, OH 43232
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 11 AM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Who can come: All ZIP codes
What to bring: ID preferred
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Christian Valley Missionary Baptist Church
48 miles from the center of Zanesville3330 Refugee Rd., Columbus, OH 43232
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM (3rd of the month)
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 43232 and 43227
What to bring: ID required for all adults in household
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Bishop Griffin Resource Center
48 miles from the center of Zanesville2875 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, OH 43209
Hours
- Tue9 AM to 11 AM
- Wed3 PM to 5 PM
- Thu9 AM to 11 AM
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 43209, 43227, and 43213
What to bring: Photo ID and recent mail with address required
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
New Horizons Christian Church Pantry
New Horizons Christian Church
49 miles from the center of Zanesville2100 Williams Rd., Columbus, OH 43207
Hours
- Wed5 PM to 7 PM
Who can come: People in ZIP code 43207 and nearby
What to bring: Photo ID and proof of address required
Listed on columbus.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Muskingum County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Mid-Ohio Food Collective
3960 Brookham Dr., Grove City, OH 43123
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Muskingum Economic Opportunity Action Group, Inc.
828 Lee Street, Zanesville, OH 43701
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Muskingum County
Ohio programs by kind of help
These are run by Ohio and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- United Way of Muskingum, Perry, and Morgan Counties 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988