The following agencies offer assistance with cribs and should be contacted directly for further details. Please remember to research consumer information about any piece of furniture to ensure the item has not been placed on any product recall list.
Provides fresh produce, dairy, protein and shelf stable food once every 30 days to all eligible neighbors. Families who live outside their service area will be served one time with a Temporary Assistance Package of canned goods, bread and produce, and will receive a list of pantries where they can be served. They also have free produce giveaways twice a month from May to October to all income-eligible families in any zip code and offer free nutrition education classes. And the pantry provides one pack of diapers every 30 days to children age 0-3 years. Diapers are available to income-eligible families in any zip code during regular pantry hours.
760 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 461-4557 or (614) 221-6552
bspc.org/foodpantry
Provides mentoring and education services to pregnant and teen moms in Franklin County. Some of the classes they offer include: shaken baby prevention presentation, pregnancy and child birth education. They also provide childcare, study help and have a mini boutique, stocked with infant and toddler clothing, diapers, blankets, bedding, small equipment and other necessities needed to care for little ones.
Whitehall Church of the Nazarene
Physical Address: 739 South Yearling Road, Columbus, Ohio 43213
Mailing Address: PO Box 30241, Columbus, Ohio 43230
(614) 477-1426
chloeinc.org
Provides free cloth diapers to Central Ohio families who are eligible for WIC, Medicaid, or the Ohio Food Assistance Program (SNAP). Mentors give instruction on how to use and care for the cloth baby diapers. Click here to apply or visit their webpage for additional information.
PO Box 14244, Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614) 398-1665
clothdiaperconnection.org
Provides free disposable baby diapers through various agencies and food pantry locations throughout Columbus. Click here to find which agency or location serves your zip code and contact to make an appointment.
3840 Lacon Road, Hilliard, Ohio 43026
(614) 619-9180
columbusdiapercoalition.org
This faith-based organization provides free produce, clothing and household items to families in need, affordable housing on the South Side of Columbus, youth development, health coaching, low cost bike repairs and more. They also have the All People’s Fresh Market, which has free fresh food 5 days a week. Go online to find out more information about different programs.
Physical Address: 946 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206
Mailing Address: PO Box 6063, Columbus, Ohio 43206
Main Phone: (614) 445-7342
Free Store Phone: (614) 443-1713
4allpeople.org
183 Hawkes Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43223
(614) 227-1600
gladdenhouse.org
This comprehensive information and referral service connects those in need with thousands of social service, government and community resources. They help find a solution to any need. Free and confidential, available throughout Franklin County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
195 North Grant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
handsoncentralohio.org
HandsOn Central Ohio Online Directory of Human Services: 211centralohio.org
HandsOn Volunteer Central Ohio: volunteercentralohio.org/#
Provides limited financial assistance for water and fuel for low-income people whose utilities have been shut-off or have a shut-off notice. Also, offers grocery items, infant formula, clothing, coats and blankets. Makes referrals to community agencies who assist in the prevention of repeat crises.
578 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 241-2530
columbuscatholic.org/join
Provides free maternity clothes and infant and toddler clothing. Diapers, bottles, and baby equipment are also provided, subject to availability.
Baptists for Life
3417 Palmetto Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 272-7038
bflco.org/maternity-resource-center
Provides weekly prenatal education and support programs for pregnant women. Free transportation to program sessions can be provided as well as free child care, food and incentives for attendance.
(614) 292-1605
wexnermedical.osu.edu/moms2b
Click the map, in the link, below to find 2-1-1 resources in your Ohio state county.
395 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
ouw.org/211-map
Offers various services for Central Ohio families throughout the year. Their services include: an in-residence rehabilitation program, after school learning centers for youth to get tutoring and homework help, job help, Christmas assistance; free meals and produce giveaways, furniture assistance, housing and rent assistance, utility assistance and veteran support services. Visit the website for their Family Thrift Store locations in Central Ohio and for more information on each program.
co.salvationarmy.org/CentralOhio
Link to Family Thrift Store list: co.salvationarmy.org/CentralOhio/family-stores-in-central-ohio
Provides one-on-one mentoring for women experiencing an unplanned or crisis pregnancy. Mentors assist new moms in finding resources, including educational assistance, job help, financial direction, parenting classes, adoption information (if requested), material assistance and spiritual support.
6000 Cooper Road, Westerville, Ohio, 43081
(614) 259-5318
vineyardcolumbus.org/ministries/value-life
Provides free clothing and small household items for pregnant women, infants, children and adults. They also offer lunch, pastries and hot and cold beverages for shoppers.
61 South Powell Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 351-5480
westsidefreestore.org