Sharpsville
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Local offices in Sharpsville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Sharpsville Town Hall
124 S. Main St., Sharpsville, IN 46068
Help here
- Town services and informationVisit or contact Town Hall for help with town services, forms, and public information.
- Water and wastewater billsPay water and wastewater bills at Town Hall, by mail, or online, and ask the Clerk-Treasurer about automatic payments.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Sharpsville first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
The Avalon Food Pantry
Avalon Church
66 miles from the center of Sharpsville1500 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
Listed on avalonmc.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
NHF Food Pantry
New Hope Farms, Inc.
67 miles from the center of Sharpsville2715 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
Food pantry
Wellspring Interfaith Social Services Food Bank
Wellspring Interfaith Social Services
69 miles from the center of Sharpsville1316 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
Inasmuch - Food Pantry
Inasmuch Ministry
69 miles from the center of Sharpsville930 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
Nonprofits that serve Sharpsville
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 Finders Food Bank
1204 Greenbush Street, Lafayette, IN 47904
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
Area Five Agency on Aging and Community Services, Inc.
1801 Smith Street, Logansport, IN 46947-1577
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Tipton County
Sharpsville is in Tipton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Tipton County WIC Program
116 S. Main St., Suite F, Tipton, IN 46072
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children with food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Tipton County Division of Family Resources
701 E. Jefferson St., Suite 2, Tipton, IN 46072-1460
Help here
- Food, cash, and health benefitsVisit the office to apply for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and other health coverage.Apply online
- Work supportThe office can connect eligible SNAP recipients with job training and employment support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Indiana 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Public health · County office
Tipton County Health Department
101 E. Jefferson St., Tipton, IN 46072
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health department for local public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Child support · State office
Tipton County Child Support Office
101 E. Jefferson St., Tipton, IN 46072
Help here
- Child support servicesContact the county child support office for help with child support matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on secure.in.gov
Jobs and training · State office
WorkOne West Central Indiana
700 E. Firmin St., Suite 150, Kokomo, IN 46902
Help here
- Job search and career servicesVisit WorkOne for help finding a job, exploring careers, or planning job training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
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 866-211-9966 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988