Shipshewana
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Local offices in Shipshewana
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Shipshewana Utility Billing
345 Morton St, Shipshewana, IN 46565
Help here
- Water and sewer billsView and pay town utility bills online or contact the town office for billing help.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on shipshewana.gov
Local office · City office
Shipshewana Town Hall
345 Morton St, Shipshewana, IN 46565
Help here
- Town services and administrationContact the town office for help with town services and local government matters.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Library · County office
LaGrange County Public Library, Shipshewana Branch
250 Depot Street, Shipshewana, IN 46565
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, or visit the community room.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lagrange.lib.in.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Shipshewana first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Food Pantry
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
44 miles from the center of Shipshewana2305 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
45 miles from the center of Shipshewana2101 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
46 miles from the center of Shipshewana1025 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
Maplewood Mennonite Church Food Pantry
Maplewood Mennonite Church
47 miles from the center of Shipshewana4129 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815
Hours
- Wed9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
What to bring: Bring a photo ID and recent mail with your current address. You may come once a month. If this is not your assigned pantry, you may come once, then must use your assigned pantry.
Listed on maplewoodmennonite.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Inasmuch - Food Pantry
Inasmuch Ministry
47 miles from the center of Shipshewana930 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
Free meals
Good Shepherd Church
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church
47 miles from the center of Shipshewana4700 Vance Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46815
Hours
- Tue5:50 PM to 6:30 PM. Drive-through; indoor seating available
Who can come: Everyone in the community
What to bring: No ID or income requirement. One meal per person present, while supplies last.
Listed on fwgoodshepherd.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Shipshewana
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
Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana, Inc.
999 East Tillman Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46816
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
Community Action of Northeast Indiana/Brightpoint
227 E. Washington Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of LaGrange County
Shipshewana is in LaGrange 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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Child support · County office
LaGrange County Child Support Office
114 West Michigan Street, LaGrange, IN 46761
Help here
- Child support servicesThe office helps establish parentage and support orders and enforce child support payments.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on secure.in.gov
State office
LaGrange County Division of Family Resources
826 North Detroit Street, LaGrange, IN 46761
Help here
- SNAP, TANF, and health coverage applicationsStaff can help residents apply for food, cash, and health coverage benefits.Apply onlineRead more
- Employment and training supportThe office helps eligible residents connect with employment and training services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Public health · County office
LaGrange County Health Department
304 North Townline Road, Suite 1, LaGrange, IN 46761
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lagrangecountyhealth.com
Courts and legal help · County office
LaGrange County Courts
105 North Detroit Street, LaGrange, IN 46761
Help here
- Court information and self-help resourcesResidents can get court information and find links to legal forms and self-help resources.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lagrangecounty.org
Human services · State office
LaGrange County Department of Child Services
2400 North Ventura Way, LaGrange, IN 46761
Help here
- Child and family servicesThe local office helps families involved with child welfare services.
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