Elkhart County
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Local offices in Elkhart County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Public health · County office
Healthy Beginnings WIC
1400 Hudson St., Elkhart, IN 46516
Help here
- WICPregnant people, new parents, and young children can get WIC nutrition support and food benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.elkhartcounty.com
Child support · County office
Elkhart County Child Support Division
301 S. Main St., Suite 100, Elkhart, IN 46516
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing paternity, setting up child support, or changing or enforcing an order.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on elkhartcountyprosecutor.com
State office
Elkhart Division of Family Resources Office
317 W. Franklin St., Elkhart, IN 46516
Help here
- State benefitsApply for or get help with Indiana benefits, including SNAP and cash assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Elkhart Housing Authority
1396 Benham Ave., Elkhart, IN 46516
Help here
- Public housingApply for public housing and ask about affordable housing options.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ehai.org
Public health · County office
Elkhart County Health Department
608 Oakland Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46516
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health nursing, immunizations, and help with health records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.elkhartcounty.com
Courts and legal help · County office
Elkhart County Access to Justice Center
1905 Reliance Road, Goshen, IN 46526
Help here
- Court forms and self-helpFind court forms and instructions if you are handling a case without a lawyer.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on elkhartcounty.com
Veterans · County office
Elkhart County Veterans Services
117 N. 2nd St., Goshen, IN 46526
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on elkhartcounty.com
Emergency help · County office
Elkhart County Emergency Management
26861 County Road 26, Elkhart, IN 46517
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet county emergency information and help after a disaster.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on emergencymanagement.elkhartcounty.com
State office
Indiana BMV Elkhart Branch
3237 Northview Drive, Elkhart, IN 46514
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver licenses, state identification cards, vehicle titles, and registrations.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on secure.in.gov
Library · Regional office
Elkhart Public Library
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use digital resources, computers, and learning programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on myepl.org
Elkhart County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Elkhart County, closest to the center of Elkhart first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Food Pantry
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
57 miles from the center of Elkhart2305 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.
Listed on stmatthewsfw.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The FRIENDS of the University Pantry at Purdue Fort Wayne
Purdue University Fort Wayne
59 miles from the center of Elkhart2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Walb Union, G36, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Hours
- Thu10 AM to 2 PM. Hours may vary during campus holidays
Who can come: Students, employees, and members of the Fort Wayne community
Listed on pfw.edu, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Heartland Church Food Pantry
Heartland Church
59 miles from the center of Elkhart1025 Vance Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Food Pantry - Sundays @ 5pm
Listed on heartlandfw.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Inasmuch - Food Pantry
Inasmuch Ministry
60 miles from the center of Elkhart930 Broadway, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 11 AM; 5 PM to 7 PM
- Wed9 AM to 11 AM
- Fri9 AM to 11 AM
Who can come: Anyone
What to bring: Clients may visit every 14 days.
Listed on inasmuchfw.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Wellspring Interfaith Social Services Food Bank
Wellspring Interfaith Social Services
60 miles from the center of Elkhart1316 Broadway, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 11 AM
- Tue4 PM to 6 PM
- Wed9 AM to 11 AM
- Thu2 PM to 4 PM
Who can come: Anyone
What to bring: No ID is necessary. Visits are limited to once every 30 days.
Listed on wellspringinterfaith.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
NHF Food Pantry
New Hope Farms, Inc.
60 miles from the center of Elkhart2715 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.
Listed on nhfco.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Elkhart County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Bank of Northern Indiana
702 Chapin Street, South Bend, IN 46601
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Indiana Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Real Services, Inc.
1151 S Michigan St, P.O. Box 1835, South Bend, IN 46601-3427
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Elkhart 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
Talk to a person
- Indiana 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988