Community Resources
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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
- 7797 South County Road 100 East, Pendleton, 46064
- Email: jfesler1@myninestar.net
- (765) 533-2353
- Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm by appointment only
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
First Merchants Bank
- Notarize for public
- Walk Ins accepted
The UPS Store
- Notarize for public
- Appointment required
- $10 per signature/stamp
- Contact local site and verify type of document to be notarized
Independent Federal Credit Union
- Notarize for public
- Walk Ins accepted
- $2 per signature/stamp
KeyBank
- Notarize for customers only
- Call for availability
Lampco Federal Credit Union
- Notarize for customers only
- Walk Ins accepted
Old National Bank
- Notarize for customers only
- Call for availability
PNC Bank
- Notarize for customers only
- Call for availability and to verify type of document to be notarize
Star Financial Bank
- Notarize for customers only
- $5 fee
Food & Essentials Assistance
Anderson Community Schools
- Specific information can be found at this link – each school has different meal times.
- 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.
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
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.
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) 644-2121
- 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.
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.
Shelters
Alternatives, Inc.
- (866) 593-9999
- Serving Hamilton, Hancock, Henry, Madison, Marion, and Tipton Counties
- Sexual and Domestic Violence Support Services
- Emergency and Transitional Housing
- Children's Support Services
- Crisis Call Center and Response Team
The Christian Center
- 625 Main Street, Anderson, 46016
- (765) 649-4264
- Meals for anyone in need
- Men's Shelter
Willow Place
- 123 East 10th Street, Anderson, 46016
- (765) 400-5963
- Emergency short-term shelter for homeless women
- Meals via The Christian Center
Madison County Community Directory
- View the Madison County Community Directory for a list of registered local businesses provided by the Madison County Government Webpage.
- Have a business in Madison County? You can register it in the directory.
Indiana Resources
Be Well Indiana
Mental Health tips for all, Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Resources, Covid-19 resources, and Assistance for Hoosiers
211
Free three-digit phone number set aside by the Federal Communications Commission for information about and referrals to local human service information.
You can reach 211 anytime 24 hours a day from any phone.
The website offers a Guided Search on topics such as Housing & Shelter, Transportation, Basic Needs, & more.
Federal Programs
- FSSA Benefits - Apply Online or call 800-403-0864
- SNAP Food Assistance
- TANF Cash Assistance
- Health Coverage
- Lifeline - Phone or Internet Bill Assistance
- Unemployment - File Online or call (765) 642-4981
- Learn more about the latest unemployment information
Free & Reduced Internet Access
- Access from AT&T
- Affordable Connectivity Program
- The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more.
- Comcast Internet Essentials
- FCC's Lifeline Program
- Put in your zip code and find low-cost options from providers in your area
- Spectrum Internet Assist
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.