Interchurch Social Services of Knox County

Interchurch Social Services of Knox County Interchurch Social Services is an equal opportunity provider. St. The doors opened in 1968. In 1981, the Mount Vernon office moved to 114 East Gambier Street.

Interchurch Social Services (ISS) was designed to meet a long-felt need in the community for a resource to turn to in all kinds of personal and family emergencies. ISS began with a gift of $ 1,000 from the Bexley Society, just before Bexley Hall left Gambier to join Colgate-Rochester Divinity School. Paul’s Episcopal Church provided office space and Mercy Hospital the first worker, Sister Ann Hinc

hon. Since then, ISS has provided emergency assistance and a Christian presence to thousands in need in the Knox County area. In 1969, the ISS office moved into the Gay Street United Methodist Church. After searching many years for a location that would provide enough space for all Mount Vernon operations (thrift store, pantry, financial aid and management offices), a new facility was opened at 306 West Gambier Street in 2009. Branch offices were opened in Centerburg (1988), Fredericktown (1991), and Danville (1995). Today, an executive director and a staff of 15 lead ISS with the assistance of nearly 100 volunteers each week. A Board of Trustees governs ISS, with representatives from participating churches and community organizations. Each branch operates with a separate budget to meet the needs in their community. Thrift shops operated by ISS serve a dual purpose - providing income for operations and clothing for our clients. Our food pantries provide 3 complete meals for 3 days. This service is available once every 30 days. Supplementing a family’s food budget may free-up cash to meet other needs. Financial aid (a maximum of $ 100) is available once every 6 months to assist with rent, deposits, or utilities. Turn the Tide, our annual Christmas campaign, includes four programs: holiday food baskets, Tree of Sharing, Adopt-a-Family, and Profile families. Through the generosity of the Knox County community nearly 600 families are assured a happy holiday! Other services include medical transportation, prescription assistance, Kiwanis “Coats for Kids”, advocacy, information and referral. All services are dependent on availability. Income guidelines do apply. In 1984, an editorial in the Mount Vernon News asserted “Interchurch Social Services has done more to unite Knox Contains in serving humankind than any other agency.” That statement is as true today as it was 27 years ago.

Excited to be partnering with Mid-Ohio Food Collective for our first Senior Adult Food Box distribution.
06/04/2026

Excited to be partnering with Mid-Ohio Food Collective for our first Senior Adult Food Box distribution.

06/03/2026

Mt.Vernon Interchurch Food Pantry will be closed all day tomorrow for truck and regular pantry services. The new Senior food boxes can be picked up between 12:30 - 3:30, if you have already registered.

06/02/2026
06/02/2026

Mount Vernon City Schools is proud to help keep our students fueled, healthy, and ready for summer fun with weekly breakfast and lunch meal pickups at Mount Vernon High School.

Here’s how it works:
✅ Reserve meals here: https://bit.ly/3R8VXox
✅ Pick up every Tuesday from June 9 – July 21
✅ Receive 7 breakfasts + 7 lunches per child each week

📍 Mount Vernon High School
⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM

Please do not dump in our parking lot. While we appreciate donations during business hours, dumping is not allowed. Thes...
05/28/2026

Please do not dump in our parking lot. While we appreciate donations during business hours, dumping is not allowed. These people are now costing our non-profit money to pay for the disposal of the television.

05/27/2026

The Thrift Store in Mt.Vernon will be closed the week of June 1st through 5th for training and reorganization. It will reopen Monday June 8th. We will be unable to accept donations that week.

Mt.Vernon Interchurch received a large donation today of adult medium diapers. They are available free in the hallway if...
05/19/2026

Mt.Vernon Interchurch received a large donation today of adult medium diapers. They are available free in the hallway if you or someone you know needs them.

05/14/2026

Update: As of 5/22/26 Spots are still open. Sign up by 6/1 for a June box :)

Interchurch is looking for seniors, 60 or older and at 150% or below of Federal poverty guidelines that would be interested in receiving additional food each month.
In the near future we will be starting distribution of a government food program. If interested contact Interchurch at 740-397-4825 or stop in for details and an application. This program is available to all qualifying Knox County residents.

03/30/2026

Did You Know??

Pantry services are twice per calendar month. If you have only come once in March, you are welcome to stop again! Open M-F 9:30-3:30 at the Mount Vernon office.

Address

306 W Gambier Street, PO Box 1052
Mount Vernon, OH
43050

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+17403974825

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