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COVID-19

If you experience symptoms such as fever, cough, and shortness of breath and have a recent contact with someone suspected of having COVID-19, please contact IN State Department of Health at (317) 233-7125 (day), and (317) 233-1325 (after-hours). Call your doctor for instructions.

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: mike@andersontrustee.com
(765) 644-1267
Monday - Thursday 8 am - 4 pm

COVID Business Assistance Program

This is a new program being offered to City of Anderson microenterprise and small businesses only during the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Anderson values the local owned and operated micro and small businesses in the community and believes this is a way to bridge a gap during these difficult times and also being ordered to close by the State of Indiana. Application deadline is Wednesday, December 15, 2020.

Elwood Trustee

208 South Anderson Street, Elwood, 46036
Email: elwoodpct@sbcglobal.net
(765) 552-0871
CLOSED to Public - Assisting clients by phone
Monday - Thursday 9 am - 4 pm

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, or print and drop in mail slot in an envelope

Union Township (Chesterfield/Union Township)

J. Michael Phillips, Union Township Trustee
2636 E. 100 N. Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 644-2039

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 Assistance

Anderson Community Schools

(765) 641-2000
ACS Food Services will be distributing cold grab & go meals at bus stops for all enrolled students through October 7th while remote (virtual) instruction is taking place. Meal distribution will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Meals can also be picked up from Highland Middle School (door #4) and Anderson High School (door #2) on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for anyone who misses the bus route meal distribution or prefers to pick meals up instead. You will be asked for student names to verify they are enrolled ACS students.

Anderson Preparatory Academy

(765) 649-8472
Virtual Learning families may receive free breakfast and lunch meals for APA students weekly. Food service staff will deliver meals right to your doorstep. We will be reaching out to families via text inquiring whether or not this service is wanted. For questions contact ldillon@bffoodsk12.com.

West Side Food Pantry - Carrie M. Hyatt

2215 Fulton St, Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 649-1892
Located off of Raible and 22nd Street at Westvale Manor Apartments

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.
To receive assistance, pick up a ticket in the church parking lot between 2:00 PM and 3:30 PM each pantry day

Lapel Community Food Pantry

1321 Main St, Lapel, IN 46051
Friday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., closed any 5th Saturday of a month
Masks are required. Food pick up is now two times per month instead of every week. One person per household can come inside to select items, and only two persons will be allowed inside at a time. Volunteers will register and notify of your turn.

Lifestream - Senior Safety Net Food Distributions

LifeStream Services and Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana have expanded their Senior Safety Net food distributions to offer new locations in Muncie and Anderson. The Senior Safety Net food distributions provide easy access locations for seniors to receive nutritious foods. Assorted foods available to those 60 years of age and older.

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
Available by phone, email, or by door buzzer on south entrance.
No Public Entry.
Food Pantry OPEN by drive-through on Wednesdays 9-11:30 am and 1-3:30 pm. ID still required.
Bonus Pantry on 3rd Thursdays of the month 1-3 pm (No ID needed).
You MAY pick up boxes on behalf of others with the following: copy of photo ID of individual served, a note of authorization, and photo ID for person picking up box.

Pendleton Community Library

595 East Water Street, Pendleton, 46064
(765) 778-7527
Offering a curb-side pick up food pantry. Choose a total of 10 items from an itemized list, while supplies last. Once items are chosen, a library staff member will retrieve the items, and bring them to you.

Pete's Pantry

Located in The Lutheran Church of Our Blessed Savior
309 West Washington Street, Alexandria, 46001
(765) 724-7566
Located at the Lutheran Church of Our Blessed Savior – 9:30-11 am Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Drive-thru pantry. You may receive help with food twice a month. You must be a resident of Alexandria, Orestes or Summitville (proof of residence required)

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 p.m.
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.