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Information and Referral (I&R) coordinates referrals to food pantries in Fairfield County for individuals and families. To get a food referral, call the I&R office at 740-687-0500 anytime between 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. An I&R Specialist will review the different pantries and you can choose which pantry (within guidelines) you would like to visit. When you arrive at the food pantry, you will need social security cards for all members of the family and a photo ID for all adults as well as proof of Fairfield County residency. |
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In partnership with The Lions Club and Gift of Sight, Information and Referral provides assistance for eye glasses and in some cases, eye exams. Qualifications for eye glasses include Fairfield County residency for at least six months, proof of income, social security cards for everyone in the house hold, proof of address, and eye prescription if applicable. Please call 740-687-0500 between 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday for more information. |
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If you need help with rent, utilities, electric, gasoline vouchers for the first day of a new job, etc. and live in Fairfield County, Information and Referral will provide you with agencies that may be able to assist. Please call 740-687-0500 between 8:00am and 4:30pm Monday through Friday for more information.
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In some cases, Information and Referral can refer to agencies that may be able to help with prescription medications on a short term basis. Unfortunately, there is no assistance for pain or psychotropic medications. Please call 740-687-0500 between 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday for more information. |
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Information and Referral has a Housing Specialist that can help answer your questions regarding housing assistance. There is also a list of available, affordable rental units called PROJECT HOUSECALL. Additional information is available by clicking here. |
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In partnership with Charity Newsies, Information and Referral takes application for school clothes for Fairfield County children in first through twelfth grade. Applications will be available online beginning June 15th, 2008 by clicking here. |
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Information and Referral (I&R) partners with agencies, organizations, etc for Thanksgiving and Christmas assistance. Applications will be available online October 15th, 2008 by clicking here. |
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