Community Resources
The City of Franklin & Warren County has numerous resources available to assist individuals needing help. While Franklin First is pleased to be part of the network that offers help, we are only a tiny piece of the services available. Explore some of the services available below.
Medical Resources
4th Tuesdays - 4:30 - 5:30 pm at Franklin First
1st, 4th, & 5th Tuesdays of the month a Community Dinner is hosted by Hope UMC & Red Lion UMC at Franklin First at 303 S. Main St. from 4:30 - 5:30 pm
2nd & 3rd Tuesdays - 6;:00 pm at St. Paul Lutheran
St. Paul Lutheran Church at 500 E. Second St. hosts a Community Dinner at 6:00 pm on the 2nd & 3rd Tuesday each month.
Thursdays - 4:00 - 5:00 pm at Franklin First
Every Thursday from 4:00 - 5:00 pm, St. Mary's Knights of Columbus hosts a Community Dinner for anyone in need of a meal at Franklin First at 303 S. Main St.
Wednesdays - 9 am - 1 pm at New Vine Help Center
Box lunch is available each Wednesday from 9 am - 1 pm at the New Vine Help Center at 8 East 5th St.,
Saturdays, 9 am - 1 pm at the New Vine Center
The New Vine Help Center is open for services on Saturdays from 9 am - 1 pm and serves a meal during that period. They are located at 8 E. Fifth Street.
Saturdays, Worship at 6 pm followed by a meal at 4Life
4Life invites all to Worship with them at 6 pm and a meal will be served following the service.
The Pantry - Franklin Area Community Services
The Pantry provides groceries once a month to families along with many other emergency services.
Shared Harvest Food Bank
SharedHarvestt is a food bank. The primary purpose of Food Banks, like Shared Harvest, is to serve as a Distribution Center for Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens in the area that they serve.
If you live in Butler, Waren, Miami, Preble, or Darke County Ohio, you are in our service area. Please click below for a list of services and pantries in each county.
Additional Resources for Assistance for Food
Additional Resources for Assistance for Food
The link below will direct you to other Warren County Resources for food assistance.
Clothing MInistries
Franklin First Angel Shop
The Angel Shop is open during the Homecoming and Prom season. Students can shop for formal wear at no charge. Watch our website and social media for upcoming shopping dates.
Donations of gently-used and clean formal wear are accepted.
Second Time Shop at St. Paul Lutheran
The resale shop is open on the following days:
- Sundays, 2 -4 pm
- Mondays, 9 am - 12 pm
- Fridays, 2 -4 pm
The shop is located at St. Paul's Lutheran Church at 500 E. Second St, Franklin.
First Baptist Church of Franklin
First Baptist Church of Franklin
First Baptist Chruch offers a free clothing ministry each Thursday from 11 am - 1 pm located at 16 West Second St., Franklin
Tinkerbell's Closet
Other Resources for Clothing
First Baptist Church of Franklin
Tinkerbell’s Closet is open to the public during the school year (August–May) on most Thursday evenings from 6 pm-8 pm. Our specific hours and other information can be found on Tinkerbell's Closet's Facebook page. Every girl may choose one dress, a pair of shoes, and up to 2 accessory items for their formal event. There is never a charge for anything received. However, the teen wearing the dress must be present to receive it.
Other Resources for Clothing
Other Resources for Clothing
Other Resources for Clothing
Click the link below for additional resources.
Other Resources
Planting Seeds
Is someone you know in need of household furniture but doesn’t know where to turn? Planting Seeds may be able to help.
After receiving the request, a Planting Seeds volunteer will contact you to discuss the needs and see what household items are available. Almost all items are gently used and have been donated by local families looking to bless others.
Check out their website to learn more or donate furniture.
Sleeping Heavenly Peace
All children deserve a safe, comfortable place to lay their heads. Across the U.S., too many boys and girls go without a bed – or even a pillow – to sleep on. These children end up sleeping on couches, blankets, and even floors. This can affect their happiness and health.
That’s where Sleep in Heavenly Peace comes in. We’re a group of volunteers dedicated to building, assembling, and delivering top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need. Our organization has grown steadily over time, and we’re working on opening more chapters in different states to serve more people.
NO KID SLEEPS ON THE FLOOR IN OUR TOWN!
ENERGY Assistance Information
Warren County Community Services: Home Energy Assistance Program (E-HEAP)
The Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program (E-HEAP) assists low-income households with their energy needs. E-HEAP’s two programs – the Winter Crisis Program and the Summer Crisis Program each have their own set of specific guidelines for assistance.
Required Paperwork and Application Information can be found on the link below. As well as the required appointment information. Contact number: 513-970-6737
Warren County Community Services: HEAP New Mobile Unit Schedule (starting July 11, 2023)
The HEAP Mobile Unit will be available starting July 11, 2023
The schedule is as follows -- please confirm with Warren County Community Services with the link below or call 513-970-6737 to confirm the schedule and make an appointment.
9-11:30 am Tuesdays
Dollar General, 1056 E. 2nd St, Franklin, OH
10 am - 12 pm Wednesdays
Salem Township Library, 535 W. Pike St., Morrow, OH,
9 am - 1 pm Saturdays (July 15 - Aug. 5)
Franklin Farmer's Market, 1 Benjamin Franklin Way, Franklin, OH
Does your Organization offer a SErvice/resource?
Let Us Know ,,,,
If you offer a service or resource to the Franklin community or Warren County, drop us a line and let us know we would be happy to add the information and/or link to the above resources!
Franklin First United Methodist Church
303 South Main Street, Franklin, Ohio 45005, United States
