Everyday, Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio (LSS) helps thousands of people in need throughout 55 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of hunger, housing, healing and hope.  Organized in 1912, LSS was founded to carry on general charitable and religious work and continues to serve that very purpose today.  Through food pantries, homeless shelters, senior living residences, affordable housing communities and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities, LSS is continuing its mission of creating a better world by serving people in need.

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                                   Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio and its affiliate, Faith Mission, are participants in the Better Business Bureau's Charity Seal Program. Charities earning this designation   have met all of the BBB's charity accountability standards. 

View Video of the LSS Mobile Food Pantry on Dateline

LSS Corporate Offices Have Moved

Watch the WBNS story on the mobile food pantry

Food Pantry Urgent Need - July 2010

Outreach Ministries Urgent Need - July 2010