Resident toolkit

 Community Action of Greater Indianapolis (CAGI)

• Address: 3266 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208. cityoflawrence.org
• Services: Financial wellness programs, assistance with bills, case management. cagi-in.org+1
• Notes: Good for referral assistance if you need help with utilities, rent, or other basic financial support.

United Way of Central Indiana / 2-1-1 Help Line

• Phone: Dial 2-1-1 (available 24/7) or visit their website. United Way of Central Indiana
• Services: Referrals for food pantries, housing/utility assistance, employment, healthcare, etc. United Way of Central Indiana

Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority (EAP – Energy Assistance Program)

• Program: Helps income-eligible households with utility/energy bills in Marion County. indyeap.org+1
• Notes: If you are at risk of disconnection, you should apply as soon as possible; eligibility is income-based.

Recovery Café Indy (Rental/Utility Crisis Assistance)

• Address: 8902 E 38th St., Indianapolis, IN 46226. Recovery Cafe Indy
• Services: Short-term crisis assistance (rent, utilities, other financial need) for low income individuals/families in hardship. Recovery Cafe Indy

Catholic Charities Indianapolis

• Address: 1435 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis, IN 46202. Need Help Paying Bills+1
• Services: Emergency assistance for bills, utilities, and other needs. Need Help Paying Bills+1

Lawrence Township Trustee’s Office (Emergency Financial Assistance)

• Address: 4455 McCoy St., Suite 100, Indianapolis (Lawrence), IN 46226. cityoflawrence.org+1
• Phone: 317-890-0011. cityoflawrence.org+1
• Services: Financial emergency assistance (utility bills, housing risk, etc) for residents of Lawrence Township. cityoflawrence.org

 Community Cupboard of Lawrence

• Address: 7101 Pendleton Pike, Indianapolis, IN 46226. eCommunity
• Phone: 317-355-7395. 
• Hours: Weds 10a–4p and Fri 10a–4p (subject to change; follows school-inclement-weather schedule)
• Notes: Serves families in Lawrence Township; visits allowed up to twice a month per family. eCommunity  

The Don & Karen Lake Buttrey Northside Food Pantry

• Address: 7700 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260. secondchurch.org+1
• Phone: 317-253-6461 (ext. 311) secondchurch.org
• Hours:
  • Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 4:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. secondchurch.aspire1.com
• Notes: Serves Washington Township and specific ZIP codes including 46226. secondchurch.org

Covenant Foods Pantry (at Northside Baptist Church)

• Address: 3021 E 71st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46220. northsideindy.org
• Phone: 463-212-8007 
• Hours: Every Tues, 4p–6p 
• Guests should bring photo ID, SSNs of household members, proof of residence. northsideindy.org

First Christian Food Pantry – Food Distribution Center

• Address: 6190 E 38th St., Indianapolis, IN 46226. phalenacademies.org
• Phone: (317) 557-6187. 

Interlocal Community Action Program (ICAP) 

• 407 W Main St, Muncie IN 47305. 
• Energy AssistanceProgram (EAP) for low-income households
• Website: icapcaa.org

Heart of Indiana United Way 

• 400 N High St, Suite 300, Muncie IN 47305 
• 'Friend to Friend Utility Assistance Fund' 
• Website: heartofindianaunitedway.org

Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority 

• IHEAP/EAP for heating/electric bills 
• Website: in.gov/ihcda

Division of Family Resources  

• 1107 S Tillotson Ave, Suite 2, Muncie IN 47304 
• SNAP, TANF, and other state benefits 
• Website: meridianhs.org

City of Muncie Emergency Rental Assistance Program 

• Call 1-844-463-7368 
• Website: muncie.in.gov

Center Township Trustee’s Office

• 'Poor Relief' for rent, utilities, food, etc. 
• Website: centertownshiptrustee.com

Open Door Health Services 

• Financial support, sliding-fee discounts, WIC 
• Website: opendoorhs.org

Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana

• 6621 N Old State Rd 3, Muncie IN 47303
• Website: curehunger.org

The Salvation Army Food Pantry 

• 1015 N Wheeling Ave, Muncie IN 47303. 
• HOURS: Mon–Fri 9am–4pm by appointment. 
• Requires photo ID, proof of residency, household income/expenses 
• Website: centralusa.salvationarmy.org/muncieIN

Muncie Mission Ministries

• 1725 S Liberty St, Muncie IN 47302 
• Pantry Hours: Tues & Thurs 8:30a–11:30a. 
• Family services available 
• Website: munciemission.org

Christian Ministries of Delaware County

• 401 E Main St, Muncie IN 47305
• Food pantry, thrift store, rent & utility assistance 
• Website: christianministriesmuncie.org

The Soup Kitchen of Muncie 

• 920 E Charles St, Muncie IN 47305. 
• Hot meals & sack lunches Mon–Fri 9:30am–11:00am
• Website: soupkitchenofmuncie.org

BNF Ministries 

• Weekly Pantry: Sat 4:45pm–5:30pm 
• Website: bnfmuncie.com

Salvation Army – Henry County 

• 2500 Washington St., New Castle, IN 47362 
• Pantry: Tues 9a–12p; last Th 6p–7p
• Senior Pantry: 3rd Thurs 1p–2p
• Website: entralusa.salvationarmy.org/henrycounty

Christian Love Help Center 

• 402 S 18th St., New Castle, IN 47362 
• Phone: (765) 529-1709 
• Food & basic needs assistance

Shepherd’s Door Food Pantry 

• 3600 S Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN 47362 Phone: (765) 521-0203.
• Thurs 1p–4:30p 
• Website: foodpantries.org

God’s Grain Bin Food Pantry 

• New Castle, IN 
• Free food pantry for Henry County residents 
• Website: findhelp.org

Second Harvest Food Bank 

709 S Memorial Dr., New

Castle

Regional network: curehunger.org

Westminster Community Center Pantry: New Castle, IN 47362 

Phone: (765) 529-5124 

Pantry: Mon, Tue, Fri 10a–12p.

•  Bring proof of address, a photo ID, and income/utility/rent documentation when applying. Many pantries require this.
• Food pantry availability and hours can change (due to inventory, weather, holidays). Call ahead if possible.
• Many of these services are first-come/limited funds. It’s best to apply early in the month if you anticipate need.