Denver

Local offices in Denver

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• 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.
  Call 866-211-9966Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov

• Local office · City office

  Town of Denver

  196 S. Emmons St., Denver, IN 46926

  Help here

  • Town governmentContact the town about local government matters.Read more
  Call 765-985-2341DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oas.dhs.in.gov

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Denver first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  The Avalon Food Pantry

  Avalon Church

  49 miles from the center of Denver

  1500 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

  Call 260-747-1531DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on avalonmc.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  NHF Food Pantry

  New Hope Farms, Inc.

  49 miles from the center of Denver

  2715 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.

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on nhfco.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Food Pantry

  St. Matthew's Lutheran Church

  50 miles from the center of Denver

  2305 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.

  Call 260-483-9312DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on stmatthewsfw.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Wellspring Interfaith Social Services Food Bank

  Wellspring Interfaith Social Services

  51 miles from the center of Denver

  1316 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.

  Call 260-422-6618DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on wellspringinterfaith.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Inasmuch - Food Pantry

  Inasmuch Ministry

  51 miles from the center of Denver

  930 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.

  Call 260-422-3498DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on inasmuchfw.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free grocery market

  Saturday Helping Hands

  Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana, Inc.

  51 miles from the center of Denver

  999 E. Tillman Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46816

  Hours

  • Sat8 AM to 10 AM

  Who can come: Anyone in need of food assistance

  What to bring: No sign-up or food voucher is needed. A form is required only to receive additional TEFAP food.

  Call 260-447-3696DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on communityharvest.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Denver

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Denver

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Denver. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  WorkOne Peru Express

  Also helps young people

  8.1 miles away

  425 West Main Street, Room 111B, Peru, IN 46970

  Hours: Thursday 8:00am to 4:30pm

  Call 765-472-3562DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 16, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  WorkOne Northeast Indiana-Wabash

  Also helps young people

  13 miles away

  105 Olive Street, Wabash, IN 46992

  Hours: Tuesday 12:30pm - 4:30pm

  Call 260-563-8421DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 12, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  WorkOne Center Rochester

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  16 miles away

  927 Main Street, Rochester, IN 46975

  Hours: Tue-Wed, 8:00am- 4:30pm

  Call 574-223-8542DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Miami County

Denver is in Miami County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Miami County Child Support Division

  25 N Broadway, Room 115, Peru, IN 46970

  Help here

  • Child support enforcementApply for help establishing paternity, setting child support orders, and enforcing payments.Apply online
  Call 765-472-2619DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on miamicountyin.gov

• State office

  Miami County Division of Family Resources

  300 S Broadway Street, Suite 2, Peru, IN 46970

  Help here

  • Benefits applicationsApply for SNAP, TANF, and health coverage through the local state benefits office.Apply online
  Call 800-403-0864DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov

• Housing help · City office

  Housing Authority of the City of Peru

  701 E Main Street, Peru, IN 46970

  Help here

  • Affordable housing assistanceContact the housing authority about public housing and rental assistance.
  Call 765-473-6601DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov

• Public health · County office

  Miami County Health Department

  35 Court Street, Peru, IN 46970

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the department for county public health services.
  Call 765-472-3901DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov

• Public health · Regional office

  Area Five WIC Program

  661 E Main Street, Peru, IN 46970

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceApply for nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Apply online
  Call 765-472-7714DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  4C Health Miami County

  1000 N Broadway Street, Peru, IN 46970

  Help here

  • Behavioral health and substance use careGet outpatient mental health and substance use care, including crisis support.
  Call 574-722-5151DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 4chealthin.org

Everything in Miami 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