Interchruch Knox Services

“doing together what we could never do separately.”

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Agency Programs and Services

Clothing Assistance (1) outfit every 30 days provided free of charge for each individual or family member once every quarter. When available, coats, boots, hats and gloves are also provided.

Food Pantry

Every $ 1.00 donated purchases $ 11.00 worth of food thru the Mid-Ohio Food Bank! A variety of wholesome, healthy food is available once every 30 days. Individuals and families receive the basic ingredients for 3 meals for 3 days – a total of 9 meals. Taxable items, when available, are also included. All locations are Customer Choice Pantries.

Financial Aid/Discretionary Fund

Assistance is available a maximum of two times per year for those with disconnect notices on utilities. Rent and deposit assistance is also available.

Medical Assistance

ISS offers assistance for prescriptions, with the exception of pain medications, and gasoline vouchers for out-of-county medical appointments.

Turn the Tide

A Christmas event that includes three programs: holiday food basket distribution, Tree of Sharing, and Adopt-a-Family. Established clients may sign-up for assistance with the holidays beginning the third week of October. Applications are being taken thru November 14 or until the maximum numbr of households is reached. To qualify, you must be at or below 185 % of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Please bring a current proof of residency and income. We will also require a Picture ID for the adults. If custody is an issue, we may ask for custody papers.

Other Services

Kiwanis "Coats for Kids" distribution point
AEP's Neighbor-to-Neighbor Assistance Program Information and Referral
We also provide a worksite for court-appointed community service workers and the Work Experience Program (WEP)

All services are dependent on availability; income guidelines apply.

Interchurch Social Services Contributions

Listed below is an area by area breakdown of contributions that have assisted those in need. The services include food and clothing assistance, financial assistance, transportation assistance, medical assistance, and voluntary hours.

Service	2012	2013
Financial Aid – Utilities	174	160
Financial Aid – Housing	120	106
Financial Aid – Medical	115	107
Financial Aid – Gas Vouchers	194	186
Total $$ Spent	$ 45,215	$ 47,965
Food Pantry Assistance	6350	7126
Clothing Assistance		2895
Volunteer Transportation – FISH	137	133
Referrals		171
New Clients		495
Volunteer Hours		5355

Service	2012	2013
Financial Aid – Utilities	48	73
Financial Aid – Housing	21	28
Financial Aid – Medical	6	8
Financial Aid – Gas Vouchers	22	10
Total $$ Spent	$ 10,651	$ 13,928
Food Pantry Assistance	463	400
Clothing Assistance		87
Referrals		105
New Clients		91
Volunteer Hours		3360

Service	2012	2013
Financial Aid – Utilities	189	194
Financial Aid – Housing	38	29
Financial Aid – Medical	14	23
Financial Aid – Gas Vouchers	43	33
Total $$ Spent	$ 25,580	$ 23,749
Food Pantry Assistance	1096	1131
Clothing Assistance		52
Referrals		26
New Clients		111
Volunteer Hours		3873

Service	2012	2013
Financial Aid – Utilities	75	59
Financial Aid – Housing	32	35
Financial Aid – Medical	6	2
Financial Aid – Gas Vouchers	79	64
Total $$ Spent	$ 25,373	$ 18,222
Food Pantry Assistance	862	834
Clothing Assistance		349
Referrals		219
New Clients		66
Volunteer Hours		4053

Mount Vernon

306 West Gambier Street
PO Box 1052
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740)397-4825
Carolyn Fergus
[email protected]
Office
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thrift Store
Monday - Friday
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Food Pantry
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 11:30 am & 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Serving residents of Mount Vernon City School district

Centerburg

40 North Clayton Street
PO Box 751
Centerburg, OH 43011
(740)625-5940
[email protected]
Tuesday - Friday
9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Serving residents of Centerburg School district

Danville

304 1/2 South Market Street
PO Box 52
Danville, OH 43014
(740)599-5673
[email protected]
Monday - Thursday
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Serving residents of East Knox and Danville School districts

Fredericktown

69 North Main Street
PO Box 301
Fredericktown, OH 43019
(740)694-8110
[email protected]
Monday - Friday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Serving residents of Fredericktown School district