Knox
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Local offices in Knox
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Knox City Hall
101 W. Washington St., Knox, IN 46534
Help here
- City services and helpContact City Hall for help with city services and questions.
- Utility billingAsk the utility office about city utility bills and service requests.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofknox.net
Jobs and training · State office
WorkOne Knox
1913 S. Heaton St., Suite B, Knox, IN 46534
Help here
- Job and career servicesGet help finding work, career advice, and training opportunities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Knox Branch
1919 S. Heaton St., Knox, IN 46534-2325
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the branch for driver license and vehicle registration services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on secure.in.gov
Library · Regional office
Schricker Main Library
152 W. Culver Road, Knox, IN 46534
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library for books, public resources, and library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on scpls.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center
55 E. Lake St., Knox, IN 46534
Help here
- Community center rentalsContact the center to reserve rooms for community and family events.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofknox.net
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Knox
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
North Central Community Action Agency
301 E. 8th Street, Suite 109, Michigan City, IN 46360-3489
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Starke County
Knox is in Starke County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Starke County WIC
15 N Main St, Knox, IN 46534
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC offers eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and young children healthy foods, nutrition support, and referrals.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on starke.in.gov
Child support · County office
Starke County Child Support Office
53 E Washington St, Knox, IN 46534
Help here
- Child support informationContact the office for help with child support information and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on starke.in.gov
State office
Indiana Division of Family Resources, Starke County Office
1921 S Heaton St, Knox, IN 46534
Help here
- SNAP, TANF, and health coverage applicationsThe office helps residents apply for SNAP, TANF, and health coverage.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
CoAction Community Action Agency
5240 Fountain Dr, Crown Point, IN 46307
Help here
- Energy assistanceThe Energy Assistance Program helps eligible households with heating and electric bills.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coaction.care
Public health · County office
Starke County Health Department
108 N Pearl St, Knox, IN 46534
Help here
- Health Department servicesContact the department for county health services, health records, and public health information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on starke.in.gov
Older adults · Regional office
CoAction Area Agency on Aging
5240 Fountain Dr, Crown Point, IN 46307
Help here
- Aging and disability supportCoAction connects older adults and people with disabilities to care, nutrition, housing, and support services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coaction.care
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