Franklin County Resources
Franklin County has a population of one million, 75% Anglo and 25% persons of color.
The average household income is $42,000, with 15% living below the poverty line.
In Columbus 19% live below the poverty level, and 40% are persons of color. 45% are single parents and 14% are college graduates. 33% have no faith involvement.
Columbus is the largest town with a population of 694,000. There are 77 United Methodist Churches in Franklin County, 39 of which are in Capitol Area North and 38 of which are in Capitol Area South
FREE CLOTHING PANTRIES
Welcome Warehouse at Indian Run UMC
614-889-7728
Provides clothing and household items
Westside Free Store
614-274-4271
Provides clothing and household items and Saturday meal
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FOOD PANTRIES
Wesley Church of Hope: Food pantry, after-school program, and older adult ministry 614-491-0580
Crossroads UMC: FISH Food Pantry feeds 650 persons every month 614-274-4920
Livingston Ave Food Pantry: Provides food assistance for 360 persons per month (614-471-4620)
Parkview UMC Helping Hands Food Pantry: Serves 400 people each month 614-274-8431
SHELTERS
Rahab’s Hideaway
614-607-6297
Provides shelter to women affected by human trafficing