Hocking County Victim Services

06/01/2026

We are excited to participate in the Summer Food Service Program this summer! The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is sponsoring SUN Meals, a summer food program where kids eat free!

All children ages 1–18 are eligible to receive free meals during the summer months at participating program sites.
starting June 1st meals can be picked up at the Health Department Monday–Friday from 11:00 AM–4:00 PM.

Please note:
• You may only pick up meals from one meal provider per day.
• If you are already participating in weekly meal pickups at a different location, you are not eligible for daily meal pickups at this location.
• A parent/guardian must pick up meals for their own children.
• If a parent/guardian is unable to pick up meals, another adult may be designated to do so. However, we MUST have signed permission on file from the parent/guardian before meals can be released.

We look forward to helping keep children fed and healthy this summer!

06/01/2026

Calling all creatives!! FosterHub's Call For Art and Mural Submissions is open!

There is a massive, blank canvas of a brick wall on the side of our new Transitional Housing And Training Center. We are calling on the talented creatives in Hocking Hills to enter our mural contest, creating a work of art that inspires and uplifts all who walk by.

Winners will have their mural painted on our building.
See the flyer for other details!

Please send entries to [email protected] with the subject line "MURAL".
Deadline is June 30th!

We can't wait to see the talent that's in our community.



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06/01/2026

🦖📚 Storytime is back with a ROARSOME new adventure all summer long. Dino Discovery!

Storytime returns to the Laurelville Branch tomorrow, June 2nd. Please note there will be no Tuesday evening Storytime at Logan during June and July as we prepare for special summer programming.

Then get ready, Logan Library friends, because Dino Discovery stomps into the Logan Library beginning Thursday, June 11th at 10 AM!

Join us all summer long for dinosaur stories, crafts, fun activities, and prehistoric adventures perfect for preschool ages. Come dig into stories and discover something roar-some with us! 🦕✨

There is no registration for this program, and it is separate from the Summer Reading Program.

05/28/2026

SAOP is currently collecting personal hygiene items to help support survivors in need throughout our community.

Many individuals accessing services may be leaving unsafe situations with very few personal belongings. Having basic hygiene items available can help provide comfort, dignity, and immediate support during difficult moments.

We are especially in need of:
• Toothbrushes
• Toothpaste
• Bar soap & body wash
• Deodorant (men’s & women’s)
• Feminine hygiene products
• Pads (various sizes)
• Tampons
• Panty liners

Donations of any kind are appreciated, including monetary contributions that allow us to purchase urgently needed items as needs arise.

If you would like to donate, please contact SAOP or stop by during business hours. Thank you for helping us care for survivors in our community.

Email [email protected] or call (740) 591-4266 to make your donation today.

05/28/2026

A great way to get involved or teach your teens how to serve their community!

Looking for a meaningful way to give back this summer? Sign up to help us provide meals for kids! We TRULY cannot operate this program without help from our amazing volunteers. Visit hapcap.org/summervolunteer to choose your time! Having trouble signing up? Send us an email at [email protected].

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

A safety plan is a list of actions, specific to you and your life, that can help you lower the risk of being hurt by your partner, whether physically, emotionally, financially, or through any other form of abuse.

Some people find it helpful to write out their safety plan. Others may feel that it would not be safe to have a printed plan around and instead make a mental plan. You know your situation best, so trust your judgment. It is always best to consult with trained domestic violence professionals to create a safety plan.

For more information on how to create a safety plan, contact WC&S via the hotline (412-687-8005) 24/7 or text (412-744-8445) or chat (WCSCanHelp.org) from 9am to 5pm, Monday-Friday.