If you need financial, food, housing assistance or other resources, there are a number of local agencies that can help. While this is not an exhaustive list, it will point you in the right direction. Start with the general links and the county where you live.
Food pantries and soup kitchens in northern Indiana counties
Other programs at the Food Bank of Northern Indiana; 574-232-9986
Indiana 211 helpline; dial 211
Real Services (services for the elderly); 574-284-7107
Township Trustees (handle poor relief)
Community Resources (may not be up to date)
1Roof/United Way: Southeast Neighborhood, South Bend, 405 E. Dubail Ave.
South Bend Center for the Homeless Services
St. Peter Claver Catholic Worker House, 515 and 518 S. St. Joseph St., South Bend
Our Lady of the Road, 744 S. Main St., South Bend; open Friday/Saturday/Sunday 8 to 11 a.m. for showers, laundry, breakfast, rest and conversation
Township Trustees (handle poor relief)
Crossroads United Way
Community Resources Guide
Faith Mission (homeless center)
Guidance Ministries
Michigan State Emergency Relief
United Way of Southwest Michigan
Township Trustees (handle poor relief)
Southwest Michigan Food Bank
Home delivery program
Helping Hands
Salvation Army, Niles
Cass County Food Pantries, Meals and Programs
Community Resources
Edwardsburg Community Resources
Niles Community Resources
Michigan State Emergency Relief
United Way of Southwest Michigan
Township Trustees (handle poor relief)
Berrien County Emergency Help (shelter/financial)
Community Resources