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Meals for Seniors Can Be Picked Up at Local Recreation Centers

Many Seniors in Hamilton County live independently but are having trouble obtaining meals during the COVID-19 State of Emergency. A great resource for these individuals (Seniors 60 years and older) is available through the Cincinnati Recreation Commission in partnership with The Council on Aging of Southwest Ohio.   Meals are

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Shared by United Resource Connection April 10, 2020

60 Days of Free Internet for Students & Teachers

For students and teachers who don’t have Internet service, Spectrum is offering free Internet and Wifi access for 60 days.   Teachers and parent/guardians can call (855) 243-8892 and ask for the sales department (expect a long wait). Tell them you would like to set up new service and get

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Shared by United Resource Connection April 9, 2020

Local Food Pantries Sorted by Zip Code

THIS ARTICLE HAS EXPIRED. LINKS HAVE BEEN REMOVED TO COMPLY WITH QUALITY ASSURANCE GUIDELINES. The Cincinnati Freestore compiles a list of local food pantries with addresses and contact information. This is a great resource if you know someone or a family in need of food assistance. It is also a

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Shared by United Resource Connection April 9, 2020

Benefits Enrollment

Freestore Foodbank’s Customer Connection Center works with a network of social service providers to ensure holistic support to the entire family, offering many resources on site with other forms of support through referrals. Because benefits are often a vital lifeline during a time of crisis for local families, we offer

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Shared by Freestore Food Bank, Trisha Rayner for Media Inquiries January 1, 2020

METRO TO OFFER FREE RIDES FOR VETERANS ON VETERANS DAY

Ride Fare-Free on Metro on Nov. 11 with a Military ID“Providing veterans in our community with free rides is just a very small way of saying thank you for their sacrifice, bravery and commitment to serving and protecting our country,” said Interim Metro CEO Darryl Haley.To ride for free, active,

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Shared by Cincinnati Metro November 6, 2019

Online Employment Application

[contact-form-7] The post Online Employment Application appeared first on Freestore Foodbank . Visit Original Source at Freestorefoodbank.org

Cincinnati Recreation Commission eNewsletter

To get news about the latest events happening at the Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC), subscribe to their eNewsletter by providing your email address at the following link http://cincyrec.org/newsletter/signup.aspx You can also visit their webpage at https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/recreation/latest-news-events/ for the latest news and event information.

Free Testing & Lead Paint Hazard Removal for some Medicaid Recipients

For Homeowners and renters, if your child is Medicaid eligible and under 19 years of age — or you are pregnant and Medicaid eligible — you may qualify for FREE home testing and lead paint hazard removal. This program is statewide and available in every county in Ohio. The program

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 20, 2019

LIFT Application

[contact-form-7] Visit Original Source at Freestorefoodbank.org

Apply for SNAP (Food Stamps) Benefits

Call 513-381-SNAP (7627) for more information between 8:30 am – 3:00 pm EST. Food stamps or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits help put groceries and food on the table for people experiencing hunger.  These temporary benefits are based on income and are issued monthly  through an electronic debit (EBT)

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Shared by Freestore Food Bank, Trisha Rayner for Media Inquiries April 8, 2019

Be Sure to Renew Your Medicaid Benefits Annually!

DID YOU KNOW? You can lose your health care coverage if you do not take action to renew every year.   The state of Ohio sends a reminder form in the mail. When you receive it, or when you receive a reminder from your managed care provider (e.g., Buckeye, CareSource,

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Shared by United Resource Connection March 27, 2019

Free Passes to Arts & Recreation Attractions Provided by Public Library

“Discovery Passes” are offered by the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. These passes provide Library cardholders with free admission to arts, cultural, and recreational attractions throughout Hamilton county. Customers can check out passes to:             The American Sign Museum        

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Shared by United Resource Connection February 26, 2019

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is November 10 – 18th. This week is about generating conversation around hunger and homelessness and engaging communities. Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week: National Statistics Many Americans are living on the edge. Choosing between basic necessities like purchasing food, paying rent, or going to the doctor.

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Shared by Strategies to End Homelessness November 13, 2018