Emergency Assistance

National and local resources to assist with basic life needs.

HoosierHelp.org connects all people in need and the programs that serve them (with dignity and ease). Search for free or reduced-cost services like medical care, food, legal services, and more.
Connect 2 Help 2-1-1 is a free and confidential telephone assistance service to help connect you to local resources and services in the country. Get information about food and emergency assistance. Simply dial 2-1-1.
American Red Cross offers disaster relief services such as temporary shelter/housing, health services, and financial assistance.
The Salvation Army offers rent and utility assistance, food pantries, temporary
SAMSHA Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990<, is a 24/7, 365-days-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
Cigna’s Veteran Support Line will help all veterans, their families, and caregivers with services and resources for food, clothing, housing, safety, transportation, and more. Services are provided whether or not the veteran is a Cigna customer. Call 1-855-244-6211 for more information.

Set up a one-on-one appointment with an IU-dedicated Fidelity Workplace Financial Consultant using the Fidelity online scheduling tool or by calling 800-642-7131. The Workplace Financial Consultant can help with retirement planning, but also assist with information on how to make a budget and other financial considerations.
Set up a consultation with Money Smarts at IU, https://moneysmarts.iu.edu/about/index.html. Go to the appointment page and scroll down to select faculty or staff on all campuses. That office may be able to suggest some financial options for immediate needs and/or help with an emergency budget for the future.

FSSA: Food Assistance Availability Map site is designed to help you find available food resources near you.
Indiana Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Energy Assistance outside of Marion County
Connect 2 Help 2-1-1 is a free and confidential telephone assistance service to help those in need get information about food and emergency assistance. Simply dial 2-1-1.
Frontier Lifeline Discount Program provides low-cost internet and telephone services to qualified individuals.
Comcast Internet Essentials offers low-cost internet service, computer equipment, and free training to families with at least one child eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program.
AT&T offers low-cost wireline home internet service to qualifying households.
Spectrum Internet Assist provides low-cost internet service to qualified individuals.
Township Trustees provide emergency assistance for township residents who are experiencing an unforeseen hardship and have exhausted all other assistance options. Contact your local township trustee's office for more information.
Cigna’s Veteran Support Line will help all veterans, their families, and caregivers with services and resources for food, clothing, housing, safety, transportation, and more. Services are provided whether or not the veteran is a Cigna customer. Call 1-855-244-6211 for more information.

Crimson Cupboard provides access to free food for IUB students that are in need.
Helping Bloomington Monroe is a free community resource to help you find the services you need.
Mother Hubbards Cupboard provides those in need with access to healthy food.
Hoosier Hills Food Bank collects, stores, and distributes food to non-profit agencies that feed the hungry in Brown, Lawrence, Orange, Owen, Martin, and Monroe counties in Indiana.
Finding food in Monroe and its surrounding counties.
South Central Community Action Program provides assistance with summer and winter fuel bills for households in Brown, Monroe, Morgan, and Owen counties.
St. Vincent De Paul Society offers assistance in the form of vouchers for furniture, and some cases limited financial help with utility bills, rent, rent deposit, or other essential needs.

Resources to meet your basic needs both on and off campus.
Paw’s Pantry and Paw's Closet: Paw's Pantry provides fresh, frozen, and non-perishable food to help you fuel up and focus (All members of the IU Indianapolis community are welcome). Paw's Closet supports all IU Indianapolis students with their clothing needs (You must have a CrimsonCard to participate).
Community Compass is an app to help connect Indy residents to food resources and nutrition assistance.
Mid-North Food Pantry, St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantry, and Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana.
Asian Help Services assists immigrants, refugees, business people, students, visitors, and their families from Asia to Central Indiana.
County Mobile Food Pantries
AES Energy Assistance Program

The Pantry is a food/soap pantry to support students and staff who may need a little extra help.
Community Food Pantry and the Circle U Help Center
Interlocal Community Action Program
Richmond Dream Center provides a food pantry, clothing closet, emergency shelter, and more. Call (765) 939-2975 for more information.

The Cougar Cupboard is a food pantry that provides food assistance to all IU Kokomo students, faculty, and staff.
Kokomo Rescue Mission
Kokomo LIHEAP Offices energy assistance program.
The Salvation Army provides hunger relief, housing, and clothing assistance.

RedHawks Nest provides comfort and assistance to IUN students, faculty, and staff when they need it the most. Facebook page.
Food Bank of Northwest Indiana
Northwest Indiana Community Action-Emergency Assistance Program.
Catholic Family Services provides mortgage, rent, and utility bill assistance.
The Gary Indiana Salvation Army provides emergency rental assistance, meals, groceries and clothing assistance. Call (219) 882-9377 for more information.

Titans Feeding Titans is a food pantry that serves IU South Bend students and staff.
Food Bank of Northern Indiana - Find a Pantry
Real Services energy assistance program
St. Vincent De Paul provides clothing and household goods assistance to individuals and families.

Grenadier Grab N Go collects and provides food and personal items for students and staff in need on the IU Southeast campus.
Floyd County Assistance Program
Hope Southern Indiana emergency services provide direct assistance to individuals and families in Floyd County, Indiana.

Pride Pantry is free and open to all current students, staff, and faculty members at IU Columbus.
Salvation Army provides access to free fresh produce and canned goods, meal programs, and community gardens.
Human Services Inc. offers a variety of assistance to individuals and families in need.

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