How many food assistance resources are in Indiana?

Women's Corner tracks 18 food assistance resources for women in Indiana.

Are food assistance resources in Indiana free?

18 of the 18 listed food assistance resources in Indiana are explicitly free or low-cost.

Which cities in Indiana have food assistance resources?

Listings span cities including Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Muncie, Terre Haute, Evansville.

What are some examples of food assistance resources in Indiana?

Featured entries include Indiana SNAP Benefits, Feeding Indiana's Hungry — Statewide Food Banks, Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Indiana WIC Program, Community Harvest Food Bank.

Do these listings include phone numbers?

9 of 18 Indiana food assistance listings include phone numbers.

How do I apply for WIC?

Apply at your local WIC clinic — find it at SignUpWIC.com or call 1-800-942-3678. WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women plus children under 5 in households up to 185% of the Federal Poverty Level. You'll get monthly food benefits (formula, milk, eggs, produce, cereal), nutrition counseling, and breastfeeding support. Bring ID, proof of address, and proof of income.

What if I'm waiting on SNAP approval?

If you have under $100 cash and under $150 income this month, ask for 'expedited SNAP' — benefits must be issued within 7 days. Otherwise, regular SNAP takes up to 30 days. While waiting: visit your local food bank (no appointment needed at most), call 211 for emergency food, and check if your kids qualify for free school meals through the school office (no application needed if you get SNAP/TANF/Medicaid).

Can a food bank help me without an appointment?

Yes — most food pantries operate on walk-in distribution days, usually weekly or biweekly. Find your closest one at FeedingAmerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank or call 211. Bring ID and proof of address (a piece of mail is fine). You don't need to be on SNAP. Many pantries also have diapers, formula, period products, and pet food.

Does SNAP cover diapers, formula, or period products?

SNAP does not cover diapers, formula, or period products — these require WIC (formula), the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN.org), or local pantries. Some states have created separate diaper subsidy programs; check your state Human Services agency. Period product access has expanded — many schools, food banks, and DV shelters distribute them free.

Best Food Assistance in Indiana — 18 resources

About Food Assistance for Women

Food assistance for women and families centers on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children), the National School Lunch Program, Feeding America food banks, and Meals on Wheels. WIC serves pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children up to age 5, providing food packages, nutrition counseling, and breastfeeding peer support — household income limit is 185% of the Federal Poverty Level. SNAP eligibility is generally 130% FPL. Food banks operate in every state and typically require no application for an initial visit. This directory includes each state's SNAP office, WIC clinics, and regional food bank networks.

Food Assistance in Indiana

Indiana superior and circuit courts hear family matters in all 92 counties, with some counties operating dedicated domestic relations divisions. The Child Support Bureau operates under DCS. Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, and South Bend are the largest metros. Indiana Legal Services and the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence offer civil legal aid and shelter referrals for women.

18 Resources

1. Indiana SNAP Benefits — Free

Indiana SNAP is administered by FSSA's Division of Family Resources at 402 W Washington in Indianapolis. Apply online at FSSA Benefits, by phone, or in person at a local DFR office. Call 800-403-0864 weekdays 8am to 4:30pm with eligibility or case questions; Indiana SNAP allotments are issued via the Hoosier Works EBT card.

800-403-0864 · 402 W Washington St, Room W392, Indianapolis, IN 46204 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

2. Feeding Indiana's Hungry — Statewide Food Banks — Free

Feeding Indiana's Hungry at 8402 Harcourt in Indianapolis is the state association of Indiana's 11 Feeding America-affiliated regional food banks, covering every one of Indiana's 92 counties. Call 317-460-3734 weekdays 8am to 5pm to find the food bank serving your county.

317-460-3734 · 8402 Harcourt Rd, Suite 700, Indianapolis, IN 46260 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

3. Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana — Free

Gleaners at 3737 Waldemere on the Indianapolis west side distributes food to over 250 partner pantries across 21 central and southeastern Indiana counties. Call 317-925-0191 weekdays 8am to 4pm to find the nearest distribution site or to sign up for a mobile pantry.

317-925-0191 · 3737 Waldemere Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46241 · Mon-Fri 8am-4pm · Visit Website

4. Indiana WIC Program — Free

Indiana WIC, run by the Indiana Department of Health at 2 N Meridian, provides supplemental food packages, breastfeeding support, and nutrition education for pregnant women, new mothers, and children under five who meet income limits. Call 800-264-0509 weekdays 8am to 4:30pm to find a local clinic.

800-264-0509 · 2 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46204 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

5. Community Harvest Food Bank — Free

Community Harvest at 999 E Tillman in Fort Wayne is the Feeding America affiliate for nine northeast Indiana counties including Allen, DeKalb, Whitley, Wells, and Adams. Call 260-447-3696 weekdays 8am to 4pm to locate a partner pantry or mobile distribution.

260-447-3696 · 999 E Tillman Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46816 · Mon-Fri 8am-4pm · Visit Website

6. Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana — Free

Second Harvest at 6621 N Old SR 3 in Muncie distributes food to partner agencies across eight east-central Indiana counties including Delaware, Madison, Henry, and Randolph, plus runs its signature Tailgate mobile pantries. Call 765-287-8698 weekdays 8am to 4pm.

765-287-8698 · 6621 N Old SR 3, Muncie, IN 47303 · Mon-Fri 8am-4pm · Visit Website

7. Midwest Food Bank — Indiana Division — Free

Midwest Food Bank's Indiana division at 6450 S Belmont in Indianapolis distributes food to partner agencies in central and southern Indiana, supplementing Feeding Indiana's Hungry-network food banks with disaster boxes and family food packages. Call 317-786-8980 weekdays 8am to 4pm.

317-786-8980 · 6450 S Belmont Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46217 · Mon-Fri 8am-4pm · Visit Website

8. Terre Haute Catholic Charities Food Bank — Free

Catholic Charities Terre Haute at 1801 Poplar St runs the regional food bank for the Wabash Valley, serving Vigo, Sullivan, Clay, Parke, and Vermillion counties. Call 812-232-1447 weekdays 8:30am to 4:30pm to find a partner pantry or arrange direct help.

812-232-1447 · 1801 Poplar St, Terre Haute, IN 47803 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm · Visit Website

9. Tri-State Food Bank — Free

Tri-State Food Bank at 801 E Michigan in Evansville serves 33 counties across southwestern Indiana, southeastern Illinois, and western Kentucky. Call 812-425-0775 weekdays 8am to 4pm to find a partner agency near you.

812-425-0775 · 801 E Michigan Blvd, Evansville, IN 47711 · Mon-Fri 8am-4pm · Visit Website

10. SNAP — Food Stamps — Free

The federal SNAP page at fns.usda.gov/snap explains program rules and links to Indiana's application portal. Indiana SNAP benefits load monthly onto the Hoosier Works EBT card and can be used at most grocery stores plus participating farmers markets statewide.

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11. WIC — Women, Infants, and Children — Free

The federal WIC page provides eligibility rules and the income chart used by Indiana's WIC program. Indiana's clinics serve pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children up to age 5 who qualify income-wise — many income limits are higher than SNAP's.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

12. Feeding America — Find a Food Bank — Free

Feeding America's site is the simplest single locator for every Feeding Indiana's Hungry-affiliated food bank — type in your Indiana zip code and it returns the food bank and partner pantries serving that area.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

13. USDA Summer Meals — Free

Text FOOD to 304-304 to find free summer-meal sites in Indiana when school is out. Indiana participates in the Summer Food Service Program, with sites at schools, parks, libraries, and churches statewide.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

14. Meals on Wheels America — Free

Meals on Wheels has affiliates across Indiana — including Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend, and dozens of rural counties — delivering meals to homebound seniors and disabled adults. Use the national site to find the program serving your address.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

15. No Kid Hungry — Free

No Kid Hungry's Indiana work focuses on expanding school breakfast, summer meals, and afterschool meals. Their texting tool helps families find free meal sites near home; mothers can text FOOD to 304-304.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

16. AmpleHarvest.org — Free

AmpleHarvest connects backyard gardeners with food pantries that accept fresh produce — useful for Indiana mothers who garden and want to donate surplus, and for pantry users looking for which Indiana pantries actually have fresh fruit and vegetables.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

17. USDA National Hunger Hotline — Free

1-866-3-HUNGRY (English) and 1-877-8-HAMBRE (Spanish) are USDA's free national hotlines that refer callers to local food resources — including Indiana SNAP, WIC, food pantries, and meal programs.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

18. Bread for the World — Free

Bread for the World is a Christian advocacy organization lobbying Congress on hunger policy that funds SNAP, WIC, and child-nutrition programs Indiana families depend on. Useful for mothers who want to engage in policy advocacy.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

Frequently Asked

How many food assistance resources are in Indiana?: Women's Corner tracks 18 food assistance resources for women in Indiana.
Are food assistance resources in Indiana free?: 18 of the 18 listed food assistance resources in Indiana are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Indiana have food assistance resources?: Listings span cities including Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Muncie, Terre Haute, Evansville.
What are some examples of food assistance resources in Indiana?: Featured entries include Indiana SNAP Benefits, Feeding Indiana's Hungry — Statewide Food Banks, Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Indiana WIC Program, Community Harvest Food Bank.
Do these listings include phone numbers?: 9 of 18 Indiana food assistance listings include phone numbers.
How do I apply for WIC?: Apply at your local WIC clinic — find it at SignUpWIC.com or call 1-800-942-3678. WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women plus children under 5 in households up to 185% of the Federal Poverty Level. You'll get monthly food benefits (formula, milk, eggs, produce, cereal), nutrition counseling, and breastfeeding support. Bring ID, proof of address, and proof of income.
What if I'm waiting on SNAP approval?: If you have under
00 cash and under
50 income this month, ask for 'expedited SNAP' — benefits must be issued within 7 days. Otherwise, regular SNAP takes up to 30 days. While waiting: visit your local food bank (no appointment needed at most), call 211 for emergency food, and check if your kids qualify for free school meals through the school office (no application needed if you get SNAP/TANF/Medicaid).
Can a food bank help me without an appointment?: Yes — most food pantries operate on walk-in distribution days, usually weekly or biweekly. Find your closest one at FeedingAmerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank or call 211. Bring ID and proof of address (a piece of mail is fine). You don't need to be on SNAP. Many pantries also have diapers, formula, period products, and pet food.
Does SNAP cover diapers, formula, or period products?: SNAP does not cover diapers, formula, or period products — these require WIC (formula), the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN.org), or local pantries. Some states have created separate diaper subsidy programs; check your state Human Services agency. Period product access has expanded — many schools, food banks, and DV shelters distribute them free.