Shipshewana

Local offices in Shipshewana

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

• Utilities · City office

  Shipshewana Utility Billing

  345 Morton St, Shipshewana, IN 46565

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billsView and pay town utility bills online or contact the town office for billing help.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Shipshewana Town Hall

  345 Morton St, Shipshewana, IN 46565

  Help here

  • Town services and administrationContact the town office for help with town services and local government matters.Read more
  Call 260-768-4743DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  LaGrange County Public Library, Shipshewana Branch

  250 Depot Street, Shipshewana, IN 46565

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, or visit the community room.
  Call 260-768-7444DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lagrange.lib.in.us

Town of Shipshewana website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Food Pantry

  St. Matthew's Lutheran Church

  44 miles from the center of Shipshewana

  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

  The FRIENDS of the University Pantry at Purdue Fort Wayne

  Purdue University Fort Wayne

  45 miles from the center of Shipshewana

  2101 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

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on pfw.edu, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Heartland Church Food Pantry

  Heartland Church

  46 miles from the center of Shipshewana

  1025 Vance Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46805

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Food Pantry - Sundays @ 5pm

  Call 260-483-1770DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Maplewood Mennonite Church Food Pantry

  Maplewood Mennonite Church

  47 miles from the center of Shipshewana

  4129 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.

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Inasmuch - Food Pantry

  Inasmuch Ministry

  47 miles from the center of Shipshewana

  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 meals

  Good Shepherd Church

  Good Shepherd United Methodist Church

  47 miles from the center of Shipshewana

  4700 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.

  Call 260-483-8816DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Shipshewana

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

Job help near Shipshewana

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 Shipshewana. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  WorkOne Northeast - LaGrange County

  Also helps young people

  8.2 miles away

  848 North Detroit Street, Lagrange, IN 46761

  Hours: Wednesday, 8:00am-11:00am

  Call 260-499-4835DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 12, 2026

• American Job Center

  Elkhart County WorkOne Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  20 miles away

  430 Waterfall Drive, Elkhart, IN 46516-3696

  Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, , 8:00 Thursday - 4:30pm Friday 10:30-4:30

  Call 574-295-0105DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 8, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  WorkOne Northeast Indiana - Noble County

  Also helps young people

  23 miles away

  1607 Dowling Street, Suite B1 Impact Institute, Kendallville, IN 46755

  Hours: Wednesday, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

  Call 260-599-1000DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 12, 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 LaGrange County

Shipshewana is in LaGrange 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.
  Call 211Website

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

• Child support · County office

  LaGrange County Child Support Office

  114 West Michigan Street, LaGrange, IN 46761

  Help here

  • Child support servicesThe office helps establish parentage and support orders and enforce child support payments.Apply online
  Call 260-499-6326DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  LaGrange County Division of Family Resources

  826 North Detroit Street, LaGrange, IN 46761

  Help here

  • SNAP, TANF, and health coverage applicationsStaff can help residents apply for food, cash, and health coverage benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  • Employment and training supportThe office helps eligible residents connect with employment and training services.Read more
  Call 800-403-0864DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  LaGrange County Health Department

  304 North Townline Road, Suite 1, LaGrange, IN 46761

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health department provides immunizations, health information, and other public health services.Read more
  • WICWIC offers eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under five healthy foods, nutrition help, and health care referrals.Read more
  Call 260-499-4182DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lagrangecountyhealth.com

• Courts and legal help · County office

  LaGrange County Courts

  105 North Detroit Street, LaGrange, IN 46761

  Help here

  • Court information and self-help resourcesResidents can get court information and find links to legal forms and self-help resources.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 260-499-6363DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lagrangecounty.org

• Human services · State office

  LaGrange County Department of Child Services

  2400 North Ventura Way, LaGrange, IN 46761

  Help here

  • Child and family servicesThe local office helps families involved with child welfare services.
  Call 260-463-3451DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in LaGrange 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