Benefit Assistance
Staff can help clients apply for SNAP, HEAP, Medicaid, school lunch, living wills, or power of attorney. Call office for appointment (330) 745-3693.
Health Care
Axess Pointe offers medical, dental, pharmacy, women's health & behavioral health care. No insurance, is no problem. Call (888) 975-9188 for an appointment.
Free Tax Preparation
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is available for families earning $60K or less. Virtual, self-file and drive thru service in Kenmore. Call 2-1-1 to register. Enlarge photo for more details.
Nutrition Education
OSU offers their Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program, designed to help families make healthier choices. Call office to join next class. This program is on hold due to Covid.
Financial Counseling
Free one-on-one financial counseling is available by phone or video for clients in need of assistance. Call 2-1-1 for details.
Caption Call
Representative, Jennifer Werthmuller can assist hearing impaired clients in receiving a phone with visual message answering service. Call for details (330) 461-5109, promo code 1629692.
Backpack Program
Compass Systems provides funds to fill weekend food bags for Barberton Head Start students from October-May. Bags are given directly to the school. This program is on hold due to Covid.
Pet Food Pantry
A generous donor continually makes donations, so that BACM can provide dog & cat food to families. If you have pets in need, just ask for a bag when visiting the food pantry.
Rent & Utility Assistance
Catholic Charities can assist with rent and utilities when funding is available.
Call their office (330) 475-0091 ext 230
to make arrangements.
Cell Phone Assistance
Representatives from Assurance Wireless may be able to offer cell phone service assistance to clients. Call their office to inquire (888) 321-5880.
Veterans Assistance
Rev. Edmond Fast PhD of the American Legion 566 & VFW 1066 offers Veterans Counseling & benefit assistance. Call him for an appointment (330) 472-9068.
Senior Home Delivery
Home bound, seniors age 65 & up can receive home deliver of groceries on Thursdays by calling the office by 5PM on Tuesday. Enlarge picture for program details.
Drive Thru Food Pantry
5-day supply of food is available twice per month for residents of Barberton, Norton, New Franklin, Doylestown & Clinton. Must meet financial guidelines & provide photo ID on Tues & Thurs 1-5PM.