Community Food Banks & Basic Needs Resources by County

Find Local Food Banks & Basic Needs Support During the Shutdown

With the ongoing federal government shutdown, accessing food and basic necessities can be challenging for many individuals and families. To help, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to community food and basic needs resources by county across Ohio.

This guide provides information on local food pantries, delivery programs, mutual aid networks, and essential support services to ensure you can get help when you need it most. Whether you’re looking for immediate assistance or long-term support, these resources are organized by county for easy access.

Access the full guide to see what’s available in your area and connect with the organizations ready to assist you. By working together, our communities can ensure everyone has access to food, basic needs, and essential support during this time.

Be Part of the Foundation: Rockdell Villas Brick Fundraiser

Construction at Rockdell Villas, our upcoming permanent supportive housing community in Fairborn, is moving forward at a strong and positive pace. We’re excited to share that we are on track for a spring/summer 2026 opening.

Once complete, Rockdell Villas will provide 40 apartments designed to support individuals with serious and persistent mental illness who have experienced homelessness. The community will feature:

• A welcoming community space for residents to gather and connect

• Commercial laundry facilities

• On-site social services offices

• An outdoor picnic area

• And most importantly, access to comprehensive behavioral health services to help residents thrive.

This project represents a major step toward expanding affordable, supportive housing in Greene County and creating a place where hope, care and stability can grow into a home.

We’re thrilled to officially launch the Rockdell Villas Brick Fundraiser, giving you a meaningful way to make a lasting impact.

Each engraved brick purchased will become part of a permanent walkway at Rockdell Villas—a powerful symbol of community support, hope, and the impact of those who make our mission possible.

Brick Details:

• 4x8 Engraved Brick: $100

• Personalize your brick with your name, a message, or a dedication.

• Bricks will be installed as part of a beautiful walkway at Rockdell Villas.

🕒 Order Deadline: To Be Announced

🌐 Order online

📩 Questions: Contact Barbara Deer at bdeer@tcn.org

The 8 Dimensions of Wellness: A Whole-Person Approach to Living Well

🌟 8 Dimensions. Endless Ways to Thrive

Wellness isn’t just one thing—it’s eight powerful areas that work together to help you feel your best:

Physical. Emotional. Mental. Spiritual. Social. Occupational. Environmental. Financial.

On the TCN Cares Community Wellness Page, you’ll find real activities, practical tips, and hand-picked resources linked to help you strengthen each dimension—your way.

• Try a guided breathing exercise for emotional balance.

• Explore budgeting tools for financial confidence.

• Discover outdoor challenges to boost your physical and environmental wellness.

You can even take a Wellness Assessment to see where you’re thriving and where you might want to focus next.

Every click is a step toward a healthier, more balanced you. Start exploring today at tcn.org/wellness.

Important Update on Crisis Services

Important Update on Crisis Services

Hello Community Partners,

We want to inform you about significant changes coming to TCN’s Crisis Division as a result of funding cuts from external sources beyond TCN’s control. This has several key impacts on our Greene County services and on how the community engages with us. Below is an overview of what to expect and how we will move forward.

1. Changes to the Crisis Line

Effective August 1, 2025, Greene County access to the TCN 24-hour Crisis Line (937-376-8701) will end. Calls to this number will reach an automated attendant with this message:

“Thank you for calling the TCN Crisis Line. If this is a life-threatening emergency, please hang up and call 911. If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, please hang up and call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.  If this is not an emergency, please hang up and call 937-376-8700 during regular business hours. This crisis line is no longer in service due to external funding cuts.”

First responders who previously called the Crisis Line should call 988, which includes a required Columbia Suicide Screening. At times, your call may be answered by a non-local backup center. Please know that TCN is working diligently to minimize any disruptions and to continue providing the high level of care you expect from our agency.

2. Other Crisis Programs

External funding has also significantly reduced for several programs resulting in the elimination of Greene County Crisis programs including:

• Quick Response Team (QRT)

• CIT outreach and follow-up

• OSP-OVI outreach and follow-up

• After-hours and weekend on-call availability

Despite this, we are taking steps to maintain continuity of care and community support:

• The Emergency Services Care Coordinator position has ended, and Nicole Folks has transitioned to a new role as 988 Floor Coach, helping strengthen our 988 Center and realign our crisis services to meet current needs.

• Nicole will remain a key contact for our community partners, coordinating with our 988 Call Center Specialists to link individuals to resources and do outreach and follow-up with TCN clients and treatment providers when appropriate. Nicole may be reached directly at 937-376-8760 and via email at nfolks@tcn.org.

3. Jail Services

External funding for Greene County jail services has been constructively eliminated to the extent that the rates provided to TCN were reduced to 40 percent of the cost needed to provide the current level of services at a financial break-even.  Currently TCN provides a Psychiatrist and Independent Counselor to the jail.  TCN is working with stakeholders to look for other funding opportunities to continue providing these important services in Greene County Jail.  If the funding opportunities are not viable, TCN will no longer be providing Greene County jail services as of August 1, 2025.

Moving Forward

We know these changes have a significant impact on our clients and our community partners. Please know that TCN’s mission has not changed: we remain dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate behavioral health care to the community. Training on internal processes to support these changes is underway at TCN so we are fully prepared to serve our community.

We understand you are likely to have questions and concerns. We invite you to reach out directly to Chief Development Officer Chris Pinkelman at (937) 376-8760 or cpinkelman@tcn.org.

Thank you for your trust in TCN and your continued partnership in serving the needs of our community.

Back to school time is almost here...plan to visit our supply giveaways!

Back to school time is almost here...plan to visit our supply giveaways!

📘🤝 We need  you! Learn how you can help out with the school supply drive. 📚🖍️

School Supply Lists

Middle/High School List:

• Backpack

• 2 Folders

• 1 Notebook

• 1 Pack Looseleaf Paper

• 2 Pencils

• 1 Ruler

• 2 Glue Sticks

• 2 Mechanical Pencils

• 1 Box of Colored Pencils

• 2 Pens

• 2 Erasers

• 2 Highlighters

Elementary List:

• Backpack

• 2 Folders

• 1 Notebook

• 1 Pack Looseleaf Paper

• 2 Pencils

• 1 Ruler

• 2 Glue Sticks

• 1 Liquid Glue

• 1 Box of Crayons

• 1 Box of Markers

• 2 Erasers

• 2 Highlighters

TCN celebrates 35th anniversary with pancakes, community

TCN celebrates 35th anniversary with pancakes, community

The Xenia Gazette joined us for our 35th anniversary celebration. Check out their article here.

TCN School Supply Drive & Giveaway Events 2025

TCN School Supply Drive & Giveaway Events 2025

We need your help!  TCN could not do this without the support of our donors and volunteers.  Please consider supporting the TCN Annual School Supply Drive.  Below are details on different ways you can be a part of this life-changing initiative. 

DONATIONS – The 2025 35 Days of Giving!  Fill the Bus!

TCN accepts donations of school supplies at all locations. You can also shop our Amazon Wishlist and have supplies shipped directly to our team for preparation and distribution by visiting https://a.co/i3dO9iF.  If shopping isn’t your thing, we accept monetary donations via our website here.  Just select the school supply drive in the dropdown menu.

In addition to supplies, TCN is seeking specialized donors to make our distribution events successful.  We are looking to partner with local restaurants, grocery stores, and businesses for pizza, beverages, frozen treats, and activities such as bounce houses.  If you would like to donate to these efforts please contact Barbara Deer, Executive Administrative Assistant, at bdeer@tcn.org or 937-376-8766.

VOLUNTEER

TCN will be hosting 5 Distribution events this year.  All events will begin at 4pm and be open until 6pm or until we run out of supplies.  We will need volunteers before, during, and after each event.  Each event will require at least 12 volunteers.  If you would like to volunteer, please sign up via our website’s volunteer sign-up form here.

Schedule: 

 In addition to event volunteers, TCN is also seeking individuals who are licensed and willing to provide back to school haircuts to kids during our distribution events.  If you or someone you know works in this industry and would be interested in volunteering time to cut hair or donating gift certificates, please contact our Executive Administrative Assistant, at bdeer@tcn.org or 937-376-8766.

Sponsorship

               Lasty, TCN would like to provide opportunities for event sponsors.  If you or someone you know would like to be a part of sponsoring our annual supply drive, please consider being a bronze, silver, or gold level sponsor!

Bronze - $100-$250

                              Social Media Shout Out

                              Booth set up space at one of our distribution events.

Silver - $250-$500

                              Social Media Shout Out and Logo on Marketing Materials

                              Booth set up space at three of our distribution events.

Gold - $500+

                              Social Media Shout Out and Logo on Marketing Materials

                              Boot set up space at ALL of our distribution events.

                              Thank You Swag Bag

TCN thanks you for your consideration!

Introducing TCN Cares Community – A New Way to Connect, Heal, and Grow

Introducing TCN Cares Community – A New Way to Connect, Heal, and Grow

We’re excited to announce the launch of TCN Cares Community – a new online space where healing, connection, and empowerment come together. These pages are our latest way of serving the community, offering content curated to reduce stigma, promote wellness, and support mental health for all.

Rooted in our core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Empathy, and Service, TCNCaresCommunity is here for everyone. Whether you're a client, provider, community partner, or simply walking your own path, you'll find resources to help guide and support you.

Explore educational tools, wellness strategies, mindfulness practices, music for the soul, and so much more. We invite you to click around, discover what speaks to you, and make this space your own.

📌 Bookmark the page and check back often – we’ll be adding fresh and meaningful content regularly.

Together, we’re building a community that cares. Welcome to TCN Cares Community.