Hancock County assistance programs

Financial assistance from your town in Hancock County

Each local town has a so called Trustee program which can assist eligible township residents. Individuals and families may be able to get access to free food, medical and health care, clothing, household goods, rent help, shelter, school clothing, utilities and heating bill assistance, limited transportation, fuel oil and heating aid, propane, coal and burial expense. Call your local town for more information or tap apply for help. Some of the phone numbers include Brandywine Township ((317) 462-2919), Green Township ((317)-326-4182), Sugar Creek Township ((317) 861-6148), and Jackson Township (317) 936-5112.

Interlocal Community Action Program, Inc.

This non-profit agency is the community action agency of Greenfield and Hancock County Indiana. Some of the programs and resources they offer are listed below.

• Rent help - A very limited amount of assistance may be available to help people with past-due rent through the federal government FEMA funds. This program is only for qualified low income county residents.
   
• Child care - Provides subsidies and vouchers for financial assistance to help with child care expenses.
   
• Weatherization - This program is available for renters, homeowners, and even landlords. It can help them save money on their utility and heating bills.