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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there income guidelines for service?

Yes. Assistance is based on family size and the federal poverty guidelines. To be eligible for most of our assistance programs, your monthly gross income must be at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. For a family of 4 that amount is $3,842. Our Turn the Tide programs use a slightly lower income level.

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What is Turn the Tide?

Turn the Tide is our holiday assistance program. To be eligible, gross monthly income must be at or below 175% of the federal poverty level. For a family of 4 that amount is $3,361. Turn the Tide includes holiday food baskets and gift distribution. Look for more information on the website.

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What other services are available?

Services include clothing assistance, food pantry, financial aid, and medical assistance.

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Do you accept donations?

Yes. We accept donations of food, clothing, and household items at any of our four locations during regular business hours. Monetary donations are also accepted or can be mailed to PO Box 1052, Mount Vernon, OH 43050. Your donations are tax deductible and receipts will be provided upon request.

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What are the most needed items?

In the thrift stores, we are always in need of children’s clothing as well as larger men’s and women’s clothing. We also need bedding and towels. In the pantries, our most needed items are peanut butter, tuna, noodles, cream soups, cereal, one box meals, and personal hygiene items. As members of the Mid-Ohio Foodbank, we are able to stretch those monetary donations. Every dollar donated provides three meals! Needs may vary from time-to-time and at different locations. It is recommended that you check with your local office for their most pressing needs.

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What are your hours of operation?

All offices are open Monday thru Friday. Hours vary by location. The Centerburg office is open 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Danville and Fredericktown offices are open 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. The Mount Vernon office is open 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.

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How is Interchurch funded?

Interchurch is locally funded by churches, groups, and individuals. We also receive funds from the Food for the Hungry campaign sponsored by area media partners in December and Christmas in July sponsored by the Soroptimists and the Knox County Sheriff’s office. We are also supported by United Way of Knox County. We do not receive any state or federal funds.

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Is Interchurch accountable to a governing board or oversight body?

Yes, Interchurch is governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of representatives from our member churches and other social service agencies. The full Board meets bimonthly. The Executive Committee meets on a monthly basis.

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How many households receive services through Interchurch?

In 2013, an average of 791 households received pantry services each month. An average of 72 households per month received financial aid for housing or utility assistance. An additional 57 households received prescription assistance or a gas voucher for an out-of-county medical appointment. Through June, 2012, an average of 717 households have sought pantry assistance each month. Sixty households per month have received financial aid and 36 households have received a prescription or a gasoline voucher.

PLEASE NOTE: All Pantry hours are subject to change.

Mount Vernon

306 West Gambier Street
PO Box 1052
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740)397-4825
Carolyn Fergus
issexecutivedirector@gmail.com
Office
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thrift Store
Monday - Friday
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Food Pantry
Monday - Friday
9:30 am - 11:30 am & 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

~Closed all day the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month
Serving residents of Mount Vernon City School district

Centerburg

40 North Clayton Street
PO Box 751
Centerburg, OH 43011
(740)625-5940
centerburginterchurch@gmail.com
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
danvilleiss@yahoo.com
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
interchurchfred@yahoo.com
Monday - Thursday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Serving residents of Fredericktown School district

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