CLOTHING ASSISTANCE

We will begin accepting applications on June 2, 2025 for back to school clothing assistance.
Applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
Applications will NOT be accepted if you do not have all required information.
Eligibility Guidelines
  • Parents must be a resident of Fairfield County
  • Income Limit for this program is 150% of the federal poverty guideline
  • For a family of 4 that will be $48,225 annually, $4,018 monthly, $927 weekly
Instructions For Submitting an Application for Back To School Clothing Assistance

We are currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year

If you need assistance, please call 2-1-1.

  • You can obtain an application online at www.fairfieldcounty211.org or you can pick up an application in the lobby at 2-1-1, 108 West Main Street, Suite C, Lancaster.
  • You MUST complete both sides of the application including income and expense information.
  • If you have no income and/or expenses, please explain why on the comment section of the application.
  • If you have expenses but no income, you must provide a written letter from the source that pays your expenses.  For example, if you have a parent that pays your expenses, you must submit a letter from your parent stating they pay all of your expenses.
  • One application per household, if multiple families reside in the same household, just complete one application for everyone in the household, use a second application to list everyone in the household, if needed.
  • We will call you if there are any questions, so please leave a good number to reach you or a good message phone number.  If your number changes, you must call us and let us know.
Submission

You MUST provide copies of the following documents with your application


  • Photo ID for the person applying
  • Photo ID, social security cards, or birth certificates for ALL adults and children living in the household
  • Proof of address – bill, bank statement, letter from SSA or JFS, etc.
  • Proof of ALL income for the household, this includes wages, social security income, child support, military benefits, kinship benefits, cash assistance, etc.
  • You do not need to submit copies of your expenses
  • Enrollment letter for all children entering Kindergarten

 

Ways to submit your application:

 

  • You can drop off or mail to our office, 108 W. Main Street, Suite C, Lancaster, OH 43130
  • You can email your application and required copies to info@fairfieldcounty211.org
  • You can fax us at 740-687-9827
  • You can submit clear photos of your application and supporting documentation on our Facebook page:
     https://www.facebook.com/FairfieldCounty211, please use the messenger function to submit personal information. 

NOTIFICATION: If any of your information is missing, we will be unable to process your application.  We will attempt to call you at the number listed on your application. If we are unable to reach you, your application will not be processed.

**If you have questions, or need help, please call us at 2-1-1 or (740) 687-0500**

Free Clothing Pantries
Listed below are a few of the places in the community that provide free clothing.

Community Action
1743 East Main Street
Lancaster, Ohio
P: 740-653-4146
1:00pm to 3:30pm  Tuesday & Thursday

St. Peters Lutheran Church
105 East Mulberry Street
across from Library
P: 740-653-1950
12:30pm to 2:30pm, 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month

Maple Street United Methodist Church
Free Store, LLC
438 E. Wheeling Street
P: 740-653-2812
Wednesday 10:00am – 11:30pm

First Baptist Church
Arms of Faith Free Store
1950 Pleasantville Road
P: 740-687-1776
Thursdays, 3:30pm to 6:30pm
Local Thrift Stores
Listed below are local non-profit thrift stores throughout the community.

Maywood Mission
1029 South Broad Street
P: 740-653-4458

The Salvation Army
123 East Hubert Avenue
P: 740-654-8898

St. Vincent De Paul
424 East Locust Street
P: 740-653-6037