Van Buren

Local offices in Van Buren

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

• Utilities · City office

  Van Buren Town Hall

  201 N 1st St, Van Buren, IN 46991

  Help here

  • Town services and utility billsContact Town Hall about town services or water bills.Read more
  Call 765-934-3991DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on vanburenindiana.org

• Library · Regional office

  Van Buren Public Library

  115 S 1st St, Van Buren, IN 46991

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its public library services.
  Call 765-934-2171DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Van Buren website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  The Avalon Food Pantry

  Avalon Church

  33 miles from the center of Van Buren

  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

• Free grocery market

  Saturday Helping Hands

  Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana, Inc.

  34 miles from the center of Van Buren

  999 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.

  Call 260-447-3696DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  NHF Food Pantry

  New Hope Farms, Inc.

  35 miles from the center of Van Buren

  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

  Wellspring Interfaith Social Services Food Bank

  Wellspring Interfaith Social Services

  37 miles from the center of Van Buren

  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

• Food pantry

  Inasmuch - Food Pantry

  Inasmuch Ministry

  37 miles from the center of Van Buren

  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

  Miss Virginia's Food Pantry

  37 miles from the center of Van Buren

  1312 S. Hanna St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802

  Hours

  • Tue10 AM to 1 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 1 PM

  Who can come: All in need

  Call 260-426-0176DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Van Buren

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

Job help near Van Buren

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 Van Buren. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  WorkOne Northeast Indiana - Grant County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  10 miles away

  850 N. Miller Avenue, Marion, IN 46952

  Hours: Mon-Wed & Fri 8am-4:30pm; Thur 10am-4:30pm

  Call 765-668-8911DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 17, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  WorkOne Northeast Indiana - Huntington

  Also helps young people

  19 miles away

  2201 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington County Community Learning Center, Huntington, IN 46750

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

  Call 260-356-2858DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 12, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  WorkOne Northeast Indiana - Wells County

  Also helps young people

  19 miles away

  211 Water Street, Ste. B, Commerce and Visitors Centre, Bluffton, IN 46714

  Hours: Tuesday 8:00am – 11:00am

  Call 260-824-0855DirectionsWebsite

  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 Grant County

Van Buren is in Grant County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Grant County Child Support Office

  401 S. Adams Street, 6th Floor, Marion, IN 46953

  Help here

  • Child support servicesContact the county child support office about child support services and a case.
  Call 765-662-2129DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Grant County WIC Program

  301 South Adams Street, Suite B, Marion, IN 46952

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programApply for food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
  Call 765-613-0150DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Interlocal Community Action Program, Inc. (ICAP)

  901 S. Branson, Marion, IN 46953

  Help here

  • Energy assistanceApply for help with eligible home heating costs.Apply onlineRead more
  • WeatherizationAsk about home improvements that can lower energy use and heating costs.
  Call 765-573-5193DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Grant County Health Department

  401 S. Adams Street, Marion, IN 46953

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the department for local public health services and information.
  Call 765-651-2401DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Grant County Courts

  101 E. 4th Street, Marion, IN 46952

  Help here

  • Self-representation resourcesFind court information and resources for people representing themselves.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  LifeStream Services, Inc.

  1701 Pilgrim Blvd., Yorktown, IN 47396-0308

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesContact LifeStream for information and help finding services for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 765-759-1121DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Grant 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