(216) 696-6525 ext. 3150
info@svdpcle.org

Get Help

We’re here to walk with you.

If you or your family are facing a difficult time, you don’t have to go through it alone. 
Society of St. Vincent de Paul parish groups offer direct assistance
with food, housing, and basic needs. 

Start Here: Contact Your Local Parish Group

The best way to receive help is through a St. Vincent de Paul group (Conference) at your local Catholic parish. Volunteers from these parish groups can meet with you personally, listen to your situation, and offer help based on your unique needs.
How to connect
View our list of Parish Groups to find one near you.
Help may include rent or utility assistance, food, clothing, furniture, or simply someone to talk to.
View Parish Groups

Need Food? Visit a Hunger Center

St. Vincent de Paul operates 7 Hunger Centers across the Diocese of Cleveland. These offer free groceries, hot meals, and basic supplies on a walk-in basis—no appointment needed.

Find a Center Near You

St. John Paul II Ozanam Center
8328 Broadway Ave., Cleveland OH 44105
Open: Saturdays 9:00 AM – Noon
Services: Food & clothing; hot meal served Thursdays 4:00 – 5:30PM
Service Area Zip Codes:
44105, 44125, 44127
Fr. Michael Wittman Ozanam Center
14305 Shaw Avenue , East Cleveland OH 44112
Open: Saturdays 10 AM – Noon (closed major holidays)
Services: Food, clothing & fresh produce (October-April)
Service Area: Zip codes: 44106, 44108, 44110, 44118, 44121, 44123
Southwest Ozanam Center
2145 Broadview Rd. Cleveland OH 44109
216-576-2484
Open: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
10 AM – 1 PM
Services: Food
Service Area: Zip codes: 44109, 44129, 44130, 44134, 44142, 44144
Fr. Hilkert Ozanam Center
Visitation of Mary Church
93 Kent St., Akron OH 44305
Open: Saturdays 9:30 AM – Noon (closed on some holiday weekends)
Services: Food, clothing, toys & household goods
Service Area: All of Summit, parts of Medina & Stark Counties
St. Pat’s Hunger Center
3606 Bridge Ave. Cleveland OH 44113
216-541-1444
Open: Pantry – First and Third Wednesdays of the month from 9:30AM – Noon
Hot meal – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 – 6PM
Services: Food
Service Area: 44102 and 44113
Brookside Hunger Center
3764 Pearl Road Cleveland OH 44109
216-541-1444
Open: Mondays 9:30 AM to 12:30PM and Fridays 9:30 AM to 12:30PM
Services: Food
Service Area: South to Tiedeman Road, North to Storer Avenue, East of West 72nd Street & West of East 2nd Street
Service Area: 44102 and 44113
Community Corner Hunger Center
8300 Detroit Ave. Cleveland OH 44102
216-541-1444
Open: Mondays 1:30-4:30 PM and Thursdays 9:30 AM – Noon
Services: Food
Service Area: Those who live south of Lake Erie, West of West 52nd Street, East of West 117th Street and North of Clark Avenue
Every center is open to anyone in need—no ID or proof of income required. 
Hours of hunger center operation are subject to change. To remain updated on any changes, we encourage you to follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Other Local Resources

Cuyahoga County
Dial 2-1-1

Information Line

Summit County
Dial 2-1-1
Lorain County
Dial 2-1-1
Medina County
Dial 2-1-1
Wayne County
330-263-6363 (No 2-1-1 service)
Ashland County
(No 2-1-1 service)
Lake County
Dial 2-1-1
Geauga County
Dial 2-1-1
In the counties listed above, dialing “2-1-1” will connect you to the local United Way Information and Referral Agency. Also above are links to the agency’s web page if available. These are the primary sources for government and local agencies that could be helpful in an emergency.

Ohio Benefit Bank

The Ohio Benefit Bank (OBB) connects low and moderate-income Ohioans with access to work supports such as tax credits and public benefits.

Government Benefits

GovBenefits.gov is the official benefits website of the U.S. government, with information on numerous benefits and assistance programs.

Individuals over 55

For people who are 55 years and older, the National Council on Aging provides detailed information on available benefits: Benefitscheckup.org.

You May Be Eligible for a Safelink Free Wireless Phone

Although eligibility guidelines vary by state, in general, individuals qualify if they participate in a public assistance program such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) Program, Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), National Free School Lunch, or Federal Housing/Section 8 Assistance. Additionally, if they do not receive any of these public assistance programs, they may also qualify based on total household gross monthly income. Learn more by calling 1-800-SAFELINK (1-800-723-3546), or visiting Safelink.com.

Utilities

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) & Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP)
Documents to bring first time: photo ID/SS card/proof of income for last 3 months/gas & electric bill

Cleveland Housing
2999 Payne Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114
Hotline: 216-518-4014
Mon-Fri 8:30-5:00
Call hotline to schedule appointment, or first 50 Walk-ins (start lining up at 7AM)
(CHN) If line is busy, call after midnight. Seniors & disabled may schedule home visits

Shelter

Frontline Service
1744 Payne Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114
216-479-0020
Central Intake. Provide case management & referals to shelters

Counseling

Recovery Resources
3950 Chester Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114
216-431-4131
Mental illness with drug addiction

The Centers
4500 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44103
216-325-9355
Mental illness

The Emerald Jenny Foundation
Dedicated to helping people find treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. The website lists rehab facilities, healthcare providers, counselors and other resources across Northeast Ohio.

Lutheran Family Services (LMM)
4100 Franklin Blvd. Cleveland, OH 44113
216-281-2500
Mental illness

Catholic Charities
3135 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115
216-391-2030
Drug addiction & mental illness

Catholic Charities
1515 W. 29th St. Cleveland, OH 44113
English: 216-939-3700
Spanish: 216-696-2198
Mental illness & drug addiction

Funeral

Catholic Cemeteries Association
10000 Miles Ave. Cleveland, OH 44105
216-641-7575

City of Cleveland, Indigent Burial
216-664-2317

St Ignatius Pallbearers
216-651-0222 x.635

Health Care Services

Neighborhood Family Practice
16110 Detroit Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107
216-281-0872

Legal Aid

Legal Aid Society
1223 West Sixth St. Cleveland, OH 44113
Free legal advice: 216-687-1900; Toll free: 888-817-3777
Check also free advice clinic days

Other Resources for Food, Clothing & Small Appliances

Greater Cleveland Food Bank Help Center, SNAP program 216-738-2067

Church Street Ministries
1480 W. Bagley Rd. Berea, OH 44017
Food, clothing, pots/pans, furniture

Salvation Army
12645 Lorain Ave. Cleveland, OH 44111
216-252-3593

Twice Blessed
6515 Bridge Ave. Cleveland, OH 44102
216-961-6968
Clothing, household goods

Needs Cleveland
7710 Lorain Ave. Cleveland, OH 44102
info@needscleveland.org
Clothing & small appliances

Good Neighbors
1742 Second Street
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
330-928-8057 (clients to call in advance)
Food & clothing

Christ Child Society
7901 Detroit Ave., Ste. 300
Cleveland, OH 44102
216-939-3859
Babies & Children layettes, school uniforms, winter coats, beds & cribettes

Donations (furniture, appliances, household items)

Habitat for Humanity – Furniture & appliances
2110 W. 110 Street Cleveland, OH 44102
216-429-3631 Call to schedule pick-up

Cleveland Furniture Bank – Furniture & appliances (no TVs)
13360 Smith Road Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
216-459-2265 Call to schedule pick-up

Church Street Ministries – Furniture & appliances
1480 W. Bagley Road Berea, OH 44017
440-239-0549 Call to schedule pick-up

Lake Furniture Bank (St. John Vianney) – Furniture & appliances (TVs 21 inches & larger)
Mentor, OH
440-255-3051 Call to schedule pick-up

Fr. Hilkert Center – Clothing & household items
93 Kent Street Akron, OH 44305
330-467-5762 Call to schedule pick-up in Akron area

Volunteers of America – Furniture & appliances
1-800-873-4505 Call to schedule pick-up

St. Augustine Parish – Furniture & appliances
2486 W.14 Street Cleveland, OH 44113
216-781-5530 Call to schedule pick-up

Good Neighbor – Clothing, household items, small appliances
140 Lear Road. Avon Lake, OH 44012
440-933-8627 Limited pick-up on Sat. AM

Needs Cleveland – Clothing & small appliances
7710 Lorain Avenue Cleveland, OH 44102
216-400-8213

St. Colman Church – Computers (flat screen only, Windows 7 & up), men’s seasonal items
2027 W 65 Street Cleveland, OH 44102
216- 651-0550 x. 101

Matthew Lending Library – Pediatric therapy equipment
15528 Madison Avenue Lakewood, OH 44107
216-226-3669

Easter Seals – Clothing/household items/small appliances; no furniture
1-800-708-2716

Purple Heart – clothing/household items/small appliances; no furniture
216-731-1924

The Centers for Families and Children – Case by case, depending on clients’ needs
216-325-9350

Employment

El Barrio
5209 Detroit Avenue Cleveland, OH
216-651-2037

West Side Catholic Center
3135 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, OH
216-631-4741

Towards Employment
1255 Euclid Avenue #300 Cleveland, OH
216-696-5750

Step Forward
1801 Superior Ave., #400
Cleveland, OH
216-696-9077

Vehicles

What You Can Expect

Every request is met with:
Compassionate listening
Respect for your dignity and privacy
Help that’s personal—not just transactional
We can’t always meet every need—but we’ll walk with you as far as we can.

 You can be the reason someone gets the help they need.

Care Club - Advent

During this holy Advent season, we are called to share our blessings with our brothers and sisters in Christ who are in need. You may never know their names or see their faces, but your contribution to our Care Club appeal will provide hope and healing to many of our neighbors. 
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