Everyday, Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio (LSS) transforms the lives of over 5,800 people in need throughout 39 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal needs 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 various 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

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.