BCP Community Resources
The Cincinnati community has many resources that can help out students in need. Please see the resource list below to find relevant information and contacts. Reach out to the BCP staff if you need any assistance navigating the information.
Central Parkway Ministries
- Provides food boxes to anyone in need, no geographical restrictions. Need to be referred by Pastor, Case Worker, or Employer.
- 513-559-1886
- 3220 Central Parkway; Cincinnati, OH 45225
- Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9am-4pm
- Website: http://www.centralparkwaycog.org/*
- 1.6 miles from campus
Church of Our Saviour
- Community meals and food pantry services. Serves residents of Clifton, Mt Auburn, and Coryville.
- 513-241-1870
- 65 East Hollister Street; Cincinnati, OH 45219
- Hours: Wednesday: 5:15pm-6:30pm; Sunday: 12:30pm-1pm
- Website: http://churchofoursaviourcincinnati.org/*
- 0.9 miles from campus
Rescue Community Center
- Food, clothing, household items, and furniture available to all. No eligibility requirement, must bring ID.
- 513-221-6246
- 725 Whittier Avenue; Cincinnati, OH 45229
- Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 10am-4pm
- Website: http://www.mosaicvineyard.com/rescue-center.html*
- 1.9 miles away from campus
Annunciation Church SVDP
- Provides clothing, rent/utilities, and furniture to people in Clifton.
- 513-861-1295
- 3547 Clifton Avenue; Cincinnati, OH 45220
- Website: http://www.annunciationbvmparish.org/*
- 1.6 miles from campus
Bethel Baptist Church
- Provides rent/utility and other financial assistance to residents of Greater Cincinnati.
- 513-961-0804
- 2712 Alms Place; Cincinnati, OH 45206
- Hours: 1st and 3rd Friday of each month: 10am-3:30pm
- 2 miles from campus
Freestore Food Bank
- Emergency assistance with rent, utilities, and heaters/fans/air-conditioners (in season). Must bring: photo ID, proof of current address, birth certificate or social security card for each erson in the household.
- 513-241-1064
- 112 E Liberty, Cincinnati, OH
- Website: http://www.fsfbmedia.org/beta/*
- 1.5 miles from campus
Mercy Health - St. John's
- Assistance with rent and utilities, fans and air-conditioners.
- 513-981-5800
- 800 Logan Street Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Website: http://www.e-mercy.com/social-services-st-john.aspx*
St. Vincent DePaul Emergency Services
- Food assistance; rent and utility assistance; clothing and household items; beds and furniture; charitable pharmacy; eye exams; dental screenings; haircuts
- 513-562-8841
- 1125 Bank Street; Cincinnati, OH 45214
- Website: http://www.svdpcincinnati.org/*
1.6 miles from campus
Freestore Food Bank
- Emergency assistance with rent, utilities, and heaters/fans/air-conditioners (in season). Must bring: photo ID, proof of current address, birth certificate or social security card for each erson in the household.
- 513-241-1064
- 112 E Liberty, Cincinnati, OH
- Website: http://www.fsfbmedia.org/beta/*
- 1.5 miles from campus
Annunciation Church SVDP
- Provides clothing, rent/utilities, and furniture to people in Clifton.
- 513-861-1295
- 3547 Clifton Avenue; Cincinnati, OH 45220
- Website: http://www.annunciationbvmparish.org/*
- 1.6 miles from campus
Church of the Advent Open Door Ministry
- Serves people in 45206, 45207, 45219 zip codes. Requires photo ID and proof of address (for utility assistance).
- 513-961-2259
- 2366 Kemper Lane (Walnut Hills); Cincinnati, OH 45206
- Website: https://adventcincy.org/
- The Open Door Food Pantry is currently open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30 to 11:00 AM. Call for more information.
- 1.9 miles from campus
St. Vincent DePaul Emergency Services
- Food assistance; rent and utility assistance; clothing and household items; beds and furniture; charitable pharmacy; eye exams; dental screenings; haircuts
- 513-562-8841
- 1125 Bank Street; Cincinnati, OH 45214
- Website: http://www.svdpcincinnati.org/*
1.6 miles from campus
UC provides a discount bus pass for off campus work and travel: UC*Metro Program