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RESOURCES AND INFORMATION

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LOCAL RESOURCES

Financial Resources & Assistance

Adams Township Trustee (Markleville)

7797 South County Road 100 East, Pendleton, 46064
Email: jfesler1@myninestar.net
(765) 533-2353
Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm by appointment only

Anderson Township Trustee

2828 Madison Avenue, Anderson, 46016
Email: andersontrustee@yahoo.com
(765) 644-1267
Monday - Thursday 8 am - 4 pm

Elwood (Pipe Creek Township) Trustee

208 South Anderson Street, Elwood, 46036
Email: elwoodpct@sbcglobal.net
(765) 552-0871
Monday - Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Call for appointment

Lafayette Township Trustee (North Anderson)

3235 North 100 West, Anderson, 46011
Email: laftwp@comcast.net
(765) 640-0977
By appointment only. Call after 11 am

Monroe Township Trustee (Alexandria)

204 East Berry Street, Alexandria, 46001
Email: monroetwptrustee@gmail.com
(765) 724-3634
Submit application online

Stony Creek Township

(765) 534-4848 Leave a message
Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm
Applications are available at Lapel Town Hall - 825 Main St Lapel, IN 46051

Union Township (Chesterfield/Union Township)

Trustee: Tim Dunham
808 Hampton Lane Chesterfield, IN 46017
(765) 387-0793

Van Buren Township (Summitville)

813 East Mill Street, Summitville, 46070
Email: d.amos.vanburentwp@gmail.com
(765) 536-2042
OPEN for Regular Hours
Limit of 4 people in building at a time

Vectren

800-227-1376

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Food & Essentials Assistance

Anderson Community Schools

Specific information can be found at this link – each school has different meal times.
o Meals for virtual learners are available for pick up on Mondays from 10 am - 1 pm. Please complete the order form

Anderson Preparatory Academy

(765) 221-9226
Free Breakfast and lunch served to all students - Learn more
Virtual Learning families will be contacted about meal delivery.

Carrie M. Hyatt - West Side Food Pantry

2215 Fulton St, Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 649-1892
Open Tuesdays 4 - 6 pm

Eleos Center

601 Merdian St., Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 649-4264
Monday through Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Services include: laundry facilities, showers, postal address location to receive mail, and clothing vouchers.

Showers: Mon-Thurs 8 am - 3 pm;
Laundry: Mon-Thurs 8 am - 2 pm

Helping Hands Hand Food Pantry

Located in St. John's Lutheran Church
310 East 53rd Street, Anderson, 46013
(765) 644-6020
Open the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, excluding holidays.
Hours: 5 pm - 6 pm, cars should line up in the church lot and have trunks open.

The George Morrisett Center

Elwood Ministerial Association, 208 South Anderson Street, Elwood IN 46036
(765) 552-5577
Elwood residents only
Hours are Monday 6 - 7:30 pm and Wednesday and Thursday 10 am - 12 pm.

Lapel Community Food Pantry

1321 Main St, Lapel, IN 46051
Friday and Saturday 9 - 11 am

Lifestream - Senior Safety Net Food Distributions

Senior Safety Net food distribution on the fourth Monday of the month at Visiting Angels located at 110 E. Hartman Rd. Anderson from 3 - 4 pm.

Lil Miracles Pregnancy Resource Center

2709 East 38th Street, Anderson, 46015
(765) 606-7956
Assistance with diapers, wipes, clothing, and food/formula

Operation Love Ministries

620 E 21st Street, Anderson, IN 46016
Email: info@operationloveministries.org
(765) 641-2121
Food Pantry is OPEN by drive-through on Wednesdays 9 - 11:30 am and 1 - 3:30 pm. ID required.
Bonus Pantry on 3rd Thursdays of the month 1 - 3 pm (No ID needed).

Park Place Church of God

501 College Drive, Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 642-0216
The food pantry is currently operating as a drive-thru and with modified hours.
Open: Tuesday & Friday 12 - 2 pm & Thursday 6 - 7:30 pm. (Closed on holidays.)
We offer food, prayer, listening, nutrition classes, Christmas gift bags, and information for other assistance.

Pendleton Community Library

595 East Water Street, Pendleton, 46064
(765) 778-7527
Patrons provide their names and addresses and may take 10 items of their choosing.
Every Thursday at these locations:

5 pm Markleville East Christian Church
6 pm Pendleton First United Methodist Church
7 pm First United Methodist Church, Ingalls Campus

Pete's Pantry

Located in The Lutheran Church of Our Blessed Savior
309 West Washington Street, Alexandria, 46001
(765) 724-7566
9:30 - 10:50 am Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Salvation Army

1615 Meridian St. Anderson, IN 46016
Email: shelly.delong@usc.salvationarmy.org
(765) 644-2538
Drive-thru pantry the last Tuesday of the month: 9 - 1 pm
Baby pantry- call first so items can be gathered, financial assistance also available, please ask for Shelly Delong.

Second Harvest Tailgate

6621 North Old State Road 3, Muncie, 47303
(765) 287-8698
See schedule for dates, times, and locations.

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Physical & Mental Medical Assistance

Aspire Indiana Crisis Department

800-560-4038
Provides 24-hour crisis intervention, assessment, and referrals. People in need can also call for help with medication concerns, grief, children's behavioral concerns, and general information or concerns.

Jane Pauley Community Health Center

1229 Lincoln Street, Anderson, IN 46016
844-695-7242
Appointments can be made via phone or website

Madison County Health Department

206 East 9th Street, Anderson, IN 46016
Find health resources including hospitals, providers, services, etc.

Turning Point Madison County

601 Meridian Street, Anderson, IN 46011
turningpointmadisoncounty@gmail.com
24/7 Crisis Hotline - (765) 227-2585. Resource and referral for mental health, drug, and alcohol recovery services. Providing county-wide resource information for those in need.

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