Madison County assistance programs

The federal government’s Federal Emergency Management Administration has recently provided almost $200,000 in grants to local charities and non-profit agencies. The organizations that are receiving the government funds need to be expanding existing programs that currently provide emergency funds for rent help, shelter, food, or energy bill assistance to persons in need.

Organizations that provide aid

Some of the charities and non-profit agencies that people can turn to for help include:

• Emergency Rent and Shelter Assistance Program, Food Pantry - Salvation Army (765) 644-2538. They can also provide funds for prescription medications and other emergencies that people may be facing, such as rent and energy bills.
   
• Friends Feeding Families Food Pantry - First Friends Church. Phone (765) 643-2724
   
• Housing Assistance from Emergency Shelter for Women and Children, -Alternatives Inc. ((765) 552-1038).
   
• Food Aid from Food Pantry Services-  Operation Love Anderson IN (765) 644-2121
   
• Shelter Meals - Christian Center.
   
• Nutrition Assistance Program - Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana.
   
• Emergency Shelter for Homeless Veterans - Stepping Stones ((765) 648-1101). They can also refer people to other military assistance and veteran programs, such as assistance programs that pay rent and mortgages.
   
• Food Pantry - Park Place Church of God (phone (765) 642-0216)

 

 

 

Find a job and get help with energy bills

The local community action agency, JobSource, which is located at 222 East 10th Street in Anderson, Indiana (765) 642-4981 partners with the WorkOne Anderson office. Together these organizations operate the Indiana Workforce Investment Act which provides career counseling, tuition assistance, and access to scholarship grants. JobSource is the Madison Community Action Agency, and it serves residents who live in Madison County.

In addition to helping people find a job and providing career counseling, they also offer energy bill assistance and weatherization programs. They are also an IMPACT provider through the Division of Family and Children.

Non-financial assistance programs in Madison County Indiana

Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana, which is located in Muncie, offers programs including the following. Facilitates Food Stamp outreach and they work with local food banks and distribution centers. Call (765) 287-8698.

Alexandria Community Center offers a Baby Food Pantry, Free Computer Classes, a Community assistance program, Information on medical care, and other assistance. Phone (765) 724-7728.

Health care

Madison County Community Health Centers, Inc. - Offers Madison County patients dental care, pediatric services, Prescriptions and prescription assistance, Medical care in a family practice setting, and other medical and health care. Phone (765) 641-7499.