Wakarusa

Local offices in Wakarusa

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

• Local office · City office

  Wakarusa Town Hall

  100 W. Waterford St, Wakarusa, IN 46573

  Help here

  • Town servicesContact the town office with questions or concerns about town services.
  • Water utility billingGet help with your town water bill or make a payment.Read more
  Call 574-862-0067DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Wakarusa Public Library

  124 N. Elkhart St, Wakarusa, IN 46573

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse the library to borrow materials and access its programs and services.
  Call 574-862-2465DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Wakarusa website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Food Pantry

  St. Matthew's Lutheran Church

  53 miles from the center of Wakarusa

  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

  Heartland Church Food Pantry

  Heartland Church

  55 miles from the center of Wakarusa

  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

  The FRIENDS of the University Pantry at Purdue Fort Wayne

  Purdue University Fort Wayne

  55 miles from the center of Wakarusa

  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

  NHF Food Pantry

  New Hope Farms, Inc.

  55 miles from the center of Wakarusa

  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

  Inasmuch - Food Pantry

  Inasmuch Ministry

  55 miles from the center of Wakarusa

  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

  55 miles from the center of Wakarusa

  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

Nonprofits that serve Wakarusa

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

Job help near Wakarusa

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 Wakarusa. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Elkhart County WorkOne Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  11 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

  WorkOne Center South Bend

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  16 miles away

  220 W Colfax Avenue, 2nd Floor, South Bend, IN 46601

  Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm Fridays 10:30am-4:30pm

  Call 574-237-9675DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 8, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  WorkOne Plymouth Express Center

  Also helps young people

  20 miles away

  510 W. Adams St, Room 105, Plymouth, IN 46563

  Hours: Monday & Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm

  Call 574-936-8919DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 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 Elkhart County

Wakarusa is in Elkhart County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Healthy Beginnings WIC

  1400 Hudson St., Elkhart, IN 46516

  Help here

  • WICPregnant people, new parents, and young children can get WIC nutrition support and food benefits.
  Call 574-522-0104DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.elkhartcounty.com

• Child support · County office

  Elkhart County Child Support Division

  301 S. Main St., Suite 100, Elkhart, IN 46516

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing paternity, setting up child support, or changing or enforcing an order.Apply online
  Call 574-522-3074DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Elkhart Division of Family Resources Office

  317 W. Franklin St., Elkhart, IN 46516

  Help here

  • State benefitsApply for or get help with Indiana benefits, including SNAP and cash assistance.Apply online
  Call 800-403-0864DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Elkhart Housing Authority

  1396 Benham Ave., Elkhart, IN 46516

  Help here

  • Public housingApply for public housing and ask about affordable housing options.Apply online
  Call 574-295-8392DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Elkhart County Health Department

  608 Oakland Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46516

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health nursing, immunizations, and help with health records.
  Call 574-523-2283DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.elkhartcounty.com

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Elkhart County Access to Justice Center

  1905 Reliance Road, Goshen, IN 46526

  Help here

  • Court forms and self-helpFind court forms and instructions if you are handling a case without a lawyer.
  Call 574-538-3000DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Elkhart 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