Bourbon

Local offices in Bourbon

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Older adults · City office

  Matchett Event Center

  805 N Harris St, Bourbon, IN

  Help here

  • Senior mealsEligible older adults can come for REAL Services lunches Monday through Friday.
  Call 574-342-4755DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bourbon-in.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Bourbon Public Library

  307 N Main St, Bourbon, IN 46504

  Help here

  • Library materials and public servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library technology, and join programs for all ages.Read more
  Call 574-342-5655DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bourbon.lib.in.us

• Local office · City office

  Bourbon Town Hall and Clerk-Treasurer

  104 E Park Ave, Bourbon, IN 46504

  Help here

  • Town services and resident questionsVisit or call Town Hall for help with town services and resident questions.Read more
  • Utility billingSet up water service, ask about water, sewer, storm water, or trash bills, and make a payment at Town Hall.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 574-342-4755DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bourbon-in.gov

Town of Bourbon website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Bourbon first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Food Pantry

  St. Matthew's Lutheran Church

  51 miles from the center of Bourbon

  2305 Goshen Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46808

  Hours

  • Wed9 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Fri9 AM to 11:30 AM

  Who can come: Households north of State Blvd. or Bass Rd., south of Dupont Rd., and west of Lima Rd. (Highway 3), including Arcola

  What to bring: Bring a picture ID and a paper showing your current address.

  Call 260-483-9312DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on stmatthewsfw.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  NHF Food Pantry

  New Hope Farms, Inc.

  52 miles from the center of Bourbon

  2715 Brooklyn Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

  Hours

  • Wed5 PM to 8 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)

  What to bring: Each household can shop one time each month.

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on nhfco.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  The Avalon Food Pantry

  Avalon Church

  54 miles from the center of Bourbon

  1500 Lower Huntington Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46819

  Hours

  • Thu6 PM to 7 PM

  Who can come: People in the church and surrounding community who need help or are in crisis

  Call 260-747-1531DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on avalonmc.com, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Bourbon

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Marshall County

Bourbon is in Marshall County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Indiana 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov

• Public health · State office

  Marshall County WIC Program

  510 W. Adams Street, Suite 240, Plymouth, IN 46563

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get healthy foods, nutrition advice, and referrals.
  Call 574-936-8208DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov

• Child support · County office

  Marshall County Child Support Office

  112 W. Jefferson Street, Plymouth, IN 46563

  Help here

  • Child support servicesParents and guardians can ask for help setting up or enforcing child support.
  Call 574-935-8677DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov

• State office

  Marshall County Division of Family Resources Office

  510 W. Adams Street, Suite 210, Plymouth, IN 46563-1785

  Help here

  • Apply for benefitsVisit for help applying for SNAP food assistance, TANF cash assistance, or health coverage.Apply online
  Call 800-403-0864DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov

• Public health · County office

  Marshall County Health Department

  510 W. Adams Street, GL-30, Plymouth, IN 46563

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information about public health services, immunizations, testing, and health records.Read more
  Call 574-935-8565DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov

• Veterans · County office

  Marshall County Veteran Service Office

  112 W. Jefferson Street, Room 306, Plymouth, IN 46563

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help with benefit claims, records, and VA services.
  Call 574-935-8546DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov

Everything in Marshall County

Indiana programs by kind of help

These are run by Indiana and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026