Community Resources

Resource Type

Springfield Township Food Pantry

Monday & Thursday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or by appointment for Springfield Township residents.

Address

227 W 650 N
La Porte, IN 46350
United States

St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Joseph Catholic Church Food Pantry

Delivery available if order is placed before Monday morning to svdp.sjlp@gmail.com. Open Mondays, 4:00pm-5:00pm.

Address

109 C St.
La Porte, IN 46350
United States

Stepping Stone Shelter for Women

Shelter for victims of domestic violence.

Phone Number
Address

P.O.Box 1045
Michigan City, IN 46361
United States

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Street Department

Address

1201 A Street
La Porte, IN 46350
United States

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Strengthening Indiana Families Family Resource Center

Five-year project primarily funded by the federal FIREFLY Children and Family Alliance, Administration for Children and Families, through its Community Collaborations initiative. SIF is one of thirteen sites across the country funded by the Children’s Bureau to design, implement and evaluate strategies for the primary prevention of child maltreatment. The project is overseen by Indiana University School of Social Work researchers and staff.

Phone Number
Address

1232 W. State Road 2
La Porte, IN 46350
United States

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The Community Food Pantry

Open Thursdays 8:00am -noon. Based out of Rolling Prairie United Methodist Church

Phone Number
Address

3444 E US HWY 20
P.O. Box 187
Rolling Prairie, IN 46371
United States

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The Hope Center Food Bank

Food pantry open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from noon-3:pm at "The Hope Center" on Johnson Road. Bring an ID or something with your name on it.

Phone Number
Address

3901 N 675 W
Michigan City, IN 46360
United States

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The Hope Center Food Bank

There’s a new food pantry open on Tuesdays and Saturdays at “The Hope Center” on Johnson Road.

Phone Number
Address

3901 N 675 W
La Porte, IN 46350
United States

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The Pax Center

Services include a food pantry, scheduled weekly community meal, and and a partnership with others to provide community garden and green spaces to help residents access healthy foods.

Phone Number
Address

605 Washington Street
La Porte, IN 46350
United States

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VITA - United Way

The VITA program offers free tax help to individuals, families, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. Avaialble January through April.

2023 TAX SITES INCLUDE: LaPorte Salvation Army: 219-326-5342 The Michigan City Public Library: 219-873-3049 South Bend Area: 574-800-1361

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Westville School Corporation

Phone Number
Address

207 E. Valparaiso St.
Westville, IN 46391
United States

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WIC - La Porte

Provides a monthly ‘credit card’ to purchase appropriate items. In the growing season, WIC offers a farm-to-market program which provides customers with three-$8.00 checks to buy fruits and vegetables Monday, Wednesday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm.

Address

1719 State St
Suite LM
La Porte, IN 46350
United States

WorkOne

A one-stop for job seekers and employers when it comes to career and employment resources.

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Youth Service Bureau

Provides programs with goals of delinquency prevention, youth development and advocacy, child abuse prevention, and connecting youth to caring adults. Big Brothers Big Sisters, Teen Court, School Buddies, and Kids on the Block are some of YSB’s current programs.

Phone Number
Address

906 Michigan Ave.
La Porte, IN 46350
United States

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