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Local offices in Miami County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 4chealthin.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Miami County Clerk of Courts
25 N Broadway, Room 208, Peru, IN 46970
Help here
- Court self-filing formsFind forms for filing some family, guardianship, estate, and other cases without a lawyer.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on miamicountyin.gov
Veterans · County office
Miami County Veteran's Services
25 N Broadway, Room 107, Peru, IN 46970
Help here
- Veterans benefits and assistanceGet help with veterans compensation, pensions, education benefits, transportation, and property tax exemptions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on miamicountyin.gov
State office
Miami County Department of Child Services
300 S Broadway, Peru, IN 46970
Help here
- Child and family servicesContact the local state office about child welfare and family services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on secure.in.gov
Emergency help · County office
Miami County Emergency Management
78 McKinstry Avenue, Peru, IN 46970
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about county emergency planning, preparedness, response, and recovery.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on miamicountyin.gov
Jobs and training · State office
WorkOne Peru
425 West Main Street, Room 111B, Peru, IN 46970
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, career planning, education, and job training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Indiana BMV Peru Branch
300 South Broadway, Peru, IN 46970
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the branch for driver licenses, identification cards, vehicle titles, and registration services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Library · Regional office
Miami County Public Libraries
Help here
- Public library servicesFind local public libraries and access books, information, and library programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Miami County, closest to the center of Peru first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
The Avalon Food Pantry
Avalon Church
51 miles from the center of Peru1500 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.
52 miles from the center of Peru2715 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
Free grocery market
Saturday Helping Hands
Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana, Inc.
53 miles from the center of Peru999 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.
Listed on communityharvest.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Food Pantry
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
53 miles from the center of Peru2305 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
Wellspring Interfaith Social Services Food Bank
Wellspring Interfaith Social Services
53 miles from the center of Peru1316 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
53 miles from the center of Peru930 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 Miami County
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
Job help near Miami County
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.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
WorkOne Peru Express
Also helps young people
1 mile away
425 West Main Street, Room 111B, Peru, IN 46970
Hours: Thursday 8:00am to 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 16, 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
West Central Workforce Development Board
976 Mezzanine Drive, Suite C, Lafayette, IN 47905
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.
Cities and towns 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
Talk to a person
- Indiana 211
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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