Silver Lake

Local offices in Silver Lake

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

• Utilities · City office

  Town of Silver Lake Utility Billing

  604 N. Jefferson St., Silver Lake, IN 46982

  Help here

  • Utility accounts and billsAsk about utility accounts, bills, or non-emergency water and sewer service changes.Apply online
  Call 260-352-2120DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofsilverlake.com

• Local office · City office

  Town of Silver Lake Clerk-Treasurer's Office

  604 N. Jefferson St., Silver Lake, IN 46982

  Help here

  • Town services and recordsContact the Clerk-Treasurer's Office about town services, records, and local government matters.
  Call 260-352-2120DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofsilverlake.com

Town of Silver Lake, Indiana website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Food Pantry

  St. Matthew's Lutheran Church

  38 miles from the center of Silver Lake

  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

  NHF Food Pantry

  New Hope Farms, Inc.

  38 miles from the center of Silver Lake

  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

  The Avalon Food Pantry

  Avalon Church

  39 miles from the center of Silver Lake

  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

  Inasmuch - Food Pantry

  Inasmuch Ministry

  39 miles from the center of Silver Lake

  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

• Food pantry

  Wellspring Interfaith Social Services Food Bank

  Wellspring Interfaith Social Services

  39 miles from the center of Silver Lake

  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

• Free meals

  The Rescue Mission

  40 miles from the center of Silver Lake

  404 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

  Call 260-426-7357DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Silver Lake

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

Job help near Silver Lake

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 Silver Lake. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  WorkOne Center Warsaw

  Also helps young people

  12 miles away

  3113 E. Center Street, Warsaw, IN 46580

  Hours: "Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Fridays 10:30 am -4:30 pm"

  Call 574-269-3050DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  WorkOne Center Rochester

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  17 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

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  WorkOne Northeast Indiana-Wabash

  Also helps young people

  19 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

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 Kosciusko County

Silver Lake is in Kosciusko County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Kosciusko County Child Support Prosecutor

  121 N Lake St, Warsaw, IN 46580

  Help here

  • Child support servicesThe office helps parents with child support services and enforcement.
  Call 574-372-2425DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Kosciusko County Division of Family Resources Office

  334 Enterprise Dr, Warsaw, IN 46580

  Help here

  • Apply for public benefitsResidents can apply for SNAP, TANF, and health coverage through the local office.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 800-403-0864DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Combined Community Services

  1195 Mariners Dr, Warsaw, IN 46580

  Help here

  • Emergency assistanceThe organization helps county residents facing a crisis and connects them with support.Read more
  • Food pantryResidents can visit the food pantry for food assistance.
  Call 574-269-6019DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

• Public health · County office

  Kosciusko County Health Department

  100 W Center St, Warsaw, IN 46580

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe department provides public health and clinical services for county residents.
  Call 574-372-2349DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Kosciusko County Veterans Service Office

  100 W Center St, Warsaw, IN 46580

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceThe county Veterans Service Officer helps veterans request appointments and get help with benefit claims.
  Call 574-267-4444DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Kosciusko 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