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Local offices in Hobart
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Indiana Division of Family Resources, Hobart Office
7744 E. Ridge Road, Hobart, IN 46342
Help here
- Apply for SNAP, TANF, and health coverageVisit or contact this office for help applying for food, cash, and health coverage benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Utilities · City office
Hobart Sanitary District Billing and Payment Center
705 E. 4th Street, Hobart, IN 46342
Help here
- Wastewater and garbage billingPay or ask questions about sewage and garbage bills at the billing center.
- Indiana American Water bill paymentsThe center also accepts Indiana American Water payments in person.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofhobart.org
Local office · City office
City of Hobart
414 Main Street, Hobart, IN 46342
Help here
- City information and resident concernsContact the city to ask a general question or find the right department.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofhobart.org
Older adults · City office
Maria Reiner Senior Center
705 E. 4th St., Hobart, IN 46342
Help here
- Senior center programsAdults age 55 and older can ask about center membership and programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofhobart.org
Library · Regional office
Lake County Public Library, Hobart Branch
100 N. Main St., Hobart, IN 46342
Help here
- Library services and programsResidents can use library materials, attend classes, and join programs for all ages.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lcplin.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks Department
111 E. Old Ridge Road, Hobart, IN 46342
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsContact the department about city parks, recreation programs, and park rentals.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofhobart.org
City of Hobart, Indiana website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hobart
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 Northwest Indiana
6490 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
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
CoAction
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Hobart
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.
Youth program
Center of Workforce Innovations - Hobart Adult Learing Center
1.8 miles away
100 Main Street, Hobart, IN 46342
Youth and reentry program
Center of Workforce Innovations - Hobart
For young people
1.8 miles away
654 East 4th Street, Hobart, IN 46342
These are the closest to Hobart.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
WorkOne Portage
Also helps young people
6.8 miles away
3484 Airport Road, Portage, IN 46368
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
WorkOne Gary
Also helps young people
6.9 miles away
504 Broadway, 4th Floor, Gary, IN 46402
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
WorkOne Hammond
Also helps young people
15 miles away
5209 Hohman Ave, Hammond, IN 46320
Hours: Monday -Friday.: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 7, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Indiana
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Northwest Indiana Workforce Board
504 Broadway, 4th Floor, Gary, IN 46402
Workforce board
Indiana Department of Workforce Development
10 N Senate Ave, Rm SE304, Indianapolis, IN 46204
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 Lake County
Hobart is in Lake County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Lake County Clerk Child Support
3000 W. 93rd Ave., Room 1160, Crown Point, IN 46307
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support payments and payment records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyin.gov
State office
Lake County Division of Family Resources, Gary office
661 Broadway, Gary, IN 46402-2407
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or manage SNAP, TANF, and health coverage benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Lake County Division of Family Resources, Crown Point office
1865 E. Summit St., Crown Point, IN 46307-2768
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or manage SNAP, TANF, and health coverage benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Lake County Division of Family Resources, East Chicago office
2200 Broadway St., East Chicago, IN 46312-2224
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or manage SNAP, TANF, and health coverage benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Lake County Division of Family Resources, Glen Park office
110 W. Ridge Road, Gary, IN 46409-2709
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or manage SNAP, TANF, and health coverage benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Lake County Division of Family Resources, Hobart office
1871 E. 37th Ave., Hobart, IN 46342-2579
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or manage SNAP, TANF, and health coverage benefits.Apply online
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
- 211 Lake County
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.
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