OhioHealth SARNCO To Host Free Community Health Resource Fair
Key Takeaways:
- A free Community Health Resource Fair will be held Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at All in a Day Childcare in Columbus.
- Attendees can access WIC sign-ups, health screenings, food assistance, baby safety supplies and more.
- The family-friendly event will also feature food trucks, gaming trucks and activities.
Community members are invited to a free Community Health Resource Fair on Saturday, Sept. 26, offering families and individuals the opportunity to connect with local organizations and access health and community resources.
The event hosted by OhioHealth SARNCO (Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio) will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at All in a Day Childcare, 4420 Refugee Rd, Columbus.
The resource fair will bring together local organizations offering a wide range of free resources and services, including food assistance, WIC sign-ups, blood pressure screenings, car seats and baby safety supplies, food and hygiene packs and information about local health and human services.
Other participating organizations and services include:
- OhioHealth Wellness on Wheels
- NSI Food Pantry
- CelebrateOne
- Here to Serve
- A Step in the Right Direction
- Columbus Public Health
- Franklin County Health and Human Services
- COTA
- CareSource
The event will also feature gaming trucks, food trucks, and family-friendly activities throughout the day.
“Resource fairs like this are important because they give people the opportunity to connect with resources and community partners all in one place,” said Deandre Criddell, program coordinator, OhioHealth SARNCO. “You never know what someone may be looking for or what support they may need, so we want to make it easy for people to come, ask questions, make connections, and leave knowing there are people and organizations in their community who are here to support them.”
For questions or to learn more about the event, contact Deandre Criddell at (614) 788-4707.
