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Local offices in New Haven
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
New Haven Utility Office
815 Lincoln Highway East, New Haven, IN 46774
Help here
- Utility bills and payment helpAsk about city utility bills, payment options, and water or sewer service.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on newhaven.in.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
New Haven Community Center
7500 SR 930 East, Fort Wayne, IN 46803
Help here
- Senior lunches and activitiesContact the Park Office for information about senior lunches and community center activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on newhaven.in.gov
State office
New Haven BMV Branch
820 Lincoln Highway West, New Haven, IN 46774
Help here
- Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesVisit the branch for driver license and other Bureau of Motor Vehicles services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Library · County office
Allen County Public Library, New Haven Branch
648 Green Street, New Haven, IN 46774
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow books and use library services and resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on acpl.lib.in.us
Local office · City office
New Haven City Hall
815 Lincoln Highway East, New Haven, IN 46774
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city departments, services, and public information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on newhaven.in.gov
City of New Haven, Indiana website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of New Haven first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Maplewood Mennonite Church Food Pantry
Maplewood Mennonite Church
4.1 miles from the center of New Haven4129 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
Free meals
Good Shepherd Church
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church
4.2 miles from the center of New Haven4700 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
Food pantry
Miss Virginia's Food Pantry
5.9 miles from the center of New Haven1312 S. Hanna St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Hours
- Tue10 AM to 1 PM
- Wed10 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: All in need
Listed on missvirginiafoodpantry.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The FRIENDS of the University Pantry at Purdue Fort Wayne
Purdue University Fort Wayne
6.1 miles from the center of New Haven2101 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
Free meals
St. Mary's Soup Kitchen
St. Mary Mother of God Catholic Church
6.2 miles from the center of New Haven1101 S. Lafayette St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 2 PM
- Tue10 AM to 2 PM
- Wed10 AM to 2 PM
- Thu10 AM to 2 PM
- Fri10 AM to 2 PM
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM
- Sun10 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: All who come
Listed on stmarysfw.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
The Rescue Mission
6.2 miles from the center of New Haven404 E. Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Free meals to the public at 7 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. daily
Who can come: All who are in need
Listed on fwrm.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve New Haven
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
Job help near New Haven
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 New Haven. These are the closest.
American Job Center
WorkOne Northeast Indiana - Allen County
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
6.3 miles away
201 East Rudisill Boulevard, Suite 102, Fort Wayne, IN 46806-1756
Hours: Mon-Wed & Fri 8am-4:30pm; Thur 10am-4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 17, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
WorkOne Northeast Indiana - Decatur
Also helps young people
17 miles away
1109 Dayton Street, Room 6, MERIT Center, Decatur, IN 46733
Hours: Tuesday: 12:30pm-4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 12, 2026
American Job Center
WorkOne Northeast Indiana - Auburn
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
21 miles away
936 W 15th Street, Suite 100, Auburn, IN 46706
Hours: Mon-Wed and Fri; 8:00am-4:30pm; Thur 10:00am-4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 1, 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
Northeast Indiana Regional Workforce Board
200 East Main Street, Suite 910, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
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 Allen County
New Haven is in Allen 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
Public health · Nonprofit
Allen County WIC Clinic
1717 South Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
Allen County Division of Family Resources
201 East Rudisill Boulevard, Suite 302, Fort Wayne, IN 46806
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsApply for SNAP food assistance, TANF cash assistance, and health coverage at the local benefits office.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Fort Wayne Housing Authority
7315 Hanna Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46816
Help here
- Public housingApply for affordable rental housing for eligible low-income households, older adults, and people with disabilities.Apply onlineRead more
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramGet information about rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher Program.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fwha.org
Public health · County office
Allen County Department of Health
200 East Berry Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information and services for public health concerns, including clinics and health records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on allencountyhealth.com
Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit
Park Center
1909 Carew Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesGet information about mental health and substance use services for people of all ages.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on parkcenter.org
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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