Fourth Saturday of each month, 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Park Avenue United Methodist Church
396 Park Ave.
Amherst, OH 44001

Park Avenue UMC members serve a free pancake breakfast to anyone in the community who comes.

Second Saturday of of each month, 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Old Stone United Methodist Church
553 South Main Street
Amherst, OH 44001

Old Stone UMC members serve a free pancake breakfast to anyone in the community who comes.

Good Shepherd Baptist Church
1100 Cleveland Ave.
Amherst, OH 44001
440-988-5597

Link to Amherst Food Pantry

For fourteen years, the Good Shepherd Baptist Church has operated the Amherst Food Pantry, providing help with food to more than 100 homes each week. It also works with Toys for Tots to provide Christmas gifts for children.

264 Griswold Rd.
Elyria, OH 44035
440-284-1010

Link to Cornerstone

In a safe, confidential atmosphere where everything is free and there is no pressure, our trained volunteers and staff will provide you with support, resources, education and perspective for the very real life decisions you face.

Services are free and confidential; they include:

    • Pregnancy screening test and verification
    • Limited ultrasound
    • Decision-making for pregnancy, parenting and adoption
    • Referrals for healthcare and housing
    • Material assistance incentive programs (Life Ed “U”)
    • Parenting education and support
    • Blueprint for Sexual Integrity
    • Grief support for pregnancy loss
    • Men and Father’s Support
    • Fertility Awareness Education
    • Perspectives on menopause

    Cornerstone Resale Shop is open Monday thru Sat. 10 a.m.- 4 p m.
    Shop, drop off donations or volunteer. Call Irene 440-324-5333      

P. O. Box 718
Lorain, OH 44052
440-244-1853 Help line

Link to Genesis House

Genesis House provides shelter for abused and battered women and children
Mission statement - To provide a comprehensive range of family-focused services for Lorain County Victims of Domestic Violence. Such services provide the tools to maximize their opportunity to survive, obtain physical and mental well being and independence, and minimize the trauma involved in coping with family violence. We endeavor to be part of a collaborative community effort to provide a responsive system of care for victims while also raising awareness.

Love INC (Love in the Name of Christ)
Love Inc of Lorain County
P.O. Box 1773
Elyria OH 44036
440-322-5689

Link to Love INC

Love INC is a network, of more than 80 Christian churches in the mid-west, that provides life skills training, affordable housing, job training, day care, transportation, parenting resources, and more to those in need.

Salvation Army, Amherst Service Unit
Old Stone United Methodist Church
553 South Main Street
Amherst, OH 44001

Hours:
Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m - 12:00 noon
Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fridays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Link to Salvation Army

The Salvation Army has relocated their Amherst Service Unit to Old Stone United Methodist Church. 

A service unit is a group of volunteers who represent the Salvation Army in communities where a Salvation Army center for worship and help is not located. 

• Meet physical needs of people in the spirit of Christ and by working together with churches and the Christian community.
• Provide emergency assistance with food, utilities, transportation, education, etc. on a temporary basis to help people solve their problems and get on with a better way of life. 
• Build public awareness in the community of The Army’s spirit, plan and purpose.
• Implement programs – Summer camps, nursing home visits, back-to-school supplies, Blessings Program, Angel Tree and the Benefit Bank

We look forward to a long relationship between Old Stone and the Salvation Army.  The Unit will be based in the room next to the Old Stone UMC church office and will have hours on Tues. 9-12, Thurs. 6-8, and Fridays 9-12.