St. Joseph County Resources

What kind of resources are you looking for?

How/where to file for unemployment

• Indiana

• Michigan

Job Search Resources 

Breakfast and lunch for my student

Shopping options for at-risk shopper

Senior Services

Mental Health Resources

Help from domestic abuse

Local Resources for Kids

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Are we missing something? If you know of a local resource we are missing please email us here. 

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Filing for Unemployment

Indiana

1. Where to file: www.in.gov

   1. File for Unemployment in Indiana

2. How to file:

   1. General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program

      1. Filing for Unemployment Insurance Flier

      2. File for Unemployment | Claimant Self-Service Logon

         1. Claimant Self-Service Video Tutorial

   2. Unemployment Insurance due to COVID-19​

   3. Work Search Requirements

   4. Other important resources.​

      1. Contact Page

      2. Indiana Unemployment Benefits

Michigan

1. Where to file: 

   1.  File for Unemployment in Michigan

   2. or call 1-866-500-0017

2. How to file:​

   1. File for Unemployment Insurance Benefits

   2. Michigan Unemployment Benefits

   3. Claiming Unemployment Benefits COVID-19 Guide

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Job Search Resources

Indiana Unemployment Guide

Skills training

• Indiana Career Ready

Staffing agency

• Manpower

Job finder

• careerbuilder.com

• snagajob.com

• indeed.com

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Lunch for Students 

​South Bend: 

• Monday - Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.​

  • Corpus Christi - 2822 Corpus Christi Dr., South Bend, IN 46628

  • St. Matthew - 1015 E. Dayton St., South Bend, IN 46613

  • Our Lady of Hungary - 735 W Calvert St, South Bend, IN 46613

• Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

  • Brown Community Learning Center - 737 Beale St., South Bend, IN, 46616

  • Coquillard Elementary - 1245 N Sheridan St., South Bend, IN, 46628

  • Darden Elementary - 18645 Janet St., South Bend, IN 46637

  • Harrison Elementary - 3302 W Western Ave., South Bend, IN 46619

  • Kennedy Academy - 609 N. Olive St., South Bend, IN 46628

  • Lincoln Elementary - 1425 E Calvert St., South Bend, IN 46613

  • Marquette Montessori Academy - 1818 Bergan St., South Bend, IN 46628

  • Muessel Elementary - 1021 Blaine Ave., South Bend, IN 46616

  • Monroe Elementary - 312 Donmoyer Ave., South Bend, IN 46614

  • Madison STEAM Elementary - 832 N Lafayette Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601

  • Nuner Fine Arts Academy - 2716 Pleasant St., South Bend, IN 46615

  • Tarkington Elementary - 3414 Hepler Rd., South Bend, IN 46635

• Wi-Fi bus pick-up Monday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • Charles Black Center, 3419 W. Washington St., South Bend, IN 46619

  • LaSalle Intermediate Academy, 2701 W. Elwood Ave., South Bend, IN 46628

  • Miami Hills Apartments, 3534 High St., South Bend, IN 46614

  • Monroe Circle Apartments,526 Fellows St., South Bend, IN 46601

  • Prairie Apartments, 2630 Prairie Ave., South Bend, IN 46614

• Wi-fi bus pick up Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • Park Jefferson, Prosper South Bend, 3001 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46615

  • CountrySide Mobile Home Park 1001 S. Mayflower Rd., South Bend, IN 46619

  • Indian Springs Apartments 2609 Bow Ct., South Bend, IN 46628

  • Rum Village Park 2626 S. Gertrude St., South Bend, IN 46614

  • St. Adalbert Catholic Church, 2505 W. Grace St., South Bend, IN 46619

Mishawaka: 

• Mon- Thurs, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

  • Marian High School - 1311 S. Logan St., Mishawaka, IN, 46544 

• Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

  • Beiger - 1600 E 3rd St, Mishawaka, IN 46544

  • Emmons - 1306 S Main St, Mishawaka, IN 46544

  • LaSalle - 1511 Milburn Blvd, Mishawaka, IN 46544

  • John Young Middle School - 1801 N Main St, Mishawaka, IN 46545

Elkhart: 

Meals are available on MONDAY ONLY. Each "grab and go" package will contain 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches. 

• Monday, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

  • ​Bristol Elementary School, 705 Indiana St, Bristol, IN 46507

  • Mary Daly Elementary School, 1735 Strong Ave, Elkhart, IN 46514

  • Monger Elementary School, 1100 East Hively Ave, Elkhart, IN 46517

  • Woodland Elementary School, 1220 CR 3, Elkhart, IN 46514

• Monday, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

  • Beardsley Elementary School, 1027 McPherson St, Elkhart, IN 46514

  • Roosevelt STEAM Academy, 201 W. Wolf Ave, Elkhart, IN 46516​

• Monday, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

  • Mary Feeser Elementary School, 26665 County Road 4, Elkhart, IN 46514​

  • Pinewood Elementary School, 3420 East Bristol St, Elkhart, IN 45614​

Niles:

• Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

  • Niles High School-1441 Eagle St., Niles, MI 49120 

  • Ballard Elementary- 1601 Chicago Rd., Niles, MI 49120

Brandywine Community Schools:

• Call 269-683-4800 Ext.3208

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Shopping Options for At-Risk Shoppers

1. Dedicated hours for at-risk shoppers

   1. Dollar General- will close one hour earlier than regular closing time and dedicate the first hour of shopping daily to senior citizens. Regular store hours can be found here.

   2. Kroger (Michigan)- new hours 7am-9pm; seniors 60 & older hours Monday/Wednesday/Friday 7am-8am. 

   3. Martin’s- At-risk shoppers hours every Tuesday/Thursday 7am-9am. 

   4. Meijer- new hours 8am -10pm; at-risk shoppers hours every Tuesdays/Thursday 7am-8am, essential service workers hours Monday/Wednesday 7am-8am.

   5. Sam's Club- at-risk shoppers hours every Tuesday/Thursday 7am-9am.  

   6. Target- new hours 8am-9pm; at-risk shopper hours every Tuesday/Wednesday 8am-9am. 

   7. Walmart- new hours 7am-8:30pm; at-risk shopper hours every Tuesday 6am-7am.

2. Pharmacy Delivery

   1. Walgreens- Free delivery  

   2. CVS- Free delivery 

   3. Walmart- Call 800-2REFILL

   4. Martin’s on Bittersweet- Call 574-968-1313 – Delivers Tuesdays and Thursdays 

   5. Martin’s on Douglas Road- Call 574-247-1000 – Delivers Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 

   6. Phil’s Discount Drugs- Call 219-362-7133 – Free delivery within Elkhart city limits

   7. No Deliveries available from Kroger, Meijer, or Target

3. GROCERY DELIVERY 

   1. Shipt Grocery Delivery- Or call 888-246-7822

   2. Meijer

   3. Instacart- Contact at 888-246-7822 or help@instacart.com

   4. Kroger- Ireland Road only

   5. Walmart- Call 574-850-0956 

   6. Amazon

   7. Dine-In- Call 574-675-9999

   8. Martin’s 

   9. Al’s Supermarket- Call 219-362-8513 (Will deliver for free to Will’s Township and area codes 46350, 46365)

   10. Will’s Township Trustee will deliver groceries to those living in Wills Township

   11. No Deliveries available from: Costco

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Senior Services

1. Food
   1. Hire a Chef

   2. Mom's Meals

2. In Home Care

   1. Always Best Care​

3. Other Services

   1. Real Services ​

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Mental Health Resources

1. National Suicide Prevention

   1. 24/7 hotline: 1-800-273-8255.

   2. 24/7 crisis text line: text "home" to 741741.

2. CDC- Stress and Coping

3. NAMI- COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide

4. Local counselors with availability via teletherapy 

   1. Valerie Galbraith, LMHC, NCC

   2. Adam Smith, LMHCA 

   3. Alex Wallace​, LMHC

   4. Rhonda Gipson-Willis, MSW, LCSW

   5. Also click here for a full list of HerMichiana's Psychological Resources

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Domestic Abuse Resources

1. Domestic Abuse Hotlines:

   1. National #:1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)

   2. If unable to speak safely, text LOVEIS to 22522

   3. Indiana 24-Hour Crisis and Suicide Hotline: (317) 251-7575 or 1-800-273-TALK

   4. Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 833-338-SASS

   5. Child Abuse: Indiana Department of Child Services: 800-800-5556

   6. Immediate danger: Call 911 

2. Other Resources ​

   1. Domestic Abuse Help

   2. Domestic Abuse Help (Espanol)

   3. Safety plan and path to safety

   4. Domestic Violence in Indiana

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Local Resources for Kids

1. Story-time with St. Joseph County Public Library

2. Coloring activity

3. Physical Distancing Recreation: Home Edition

4. VPA at home

St. Joseph County Resources

What kind of resources are you looking for?

How/where to file for unemployment

• Indiana

• Michigan

Job Search Resources 

Breakfast and lunch for my student

Shopping options for at-risk shopper

Senior Services

Mental Health Resources

Help from domestic abuse

Local Resources for Kids

​

​

Are we missing something? If you know of a local resource we are missing please email us here. 

​

Filing for Unemployment

Indiana

1. Where to file: www.in.gov

   1. File for Unemployment in Indiana

2. How to file:

   1. General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program

      1. Filing for Unemployment Insurance Flier

      2. File for Unemployment | Claimant Self-Service Logon

         1. Claimant Self-Service Video Tutorial

   2. Unemployment Insurance due to COVID-19​

   3. Work Search Requirements

   4. Other important resources.​

      1. Contact Page

      2. Indiana Unemployment Benefits

Michigan

1. Where to file: 

   1.  File for Unemployment in Michigan

   2. or call 1-866-500-0017

2. How to file:​

   1. File for Unemployment Insurance Benefits

   2. Michigan Unemployment Benefits

   3. Claiming Unemployment Benefits COVID-19 Guide

​

​

​

Job Search Resources

Indiana Unemployment Guide

Skills training

• Indiana Career Ready

Staffing agency

• Manpower

Job finder

• careerbuilder.com

• snagajob.com

• indeed.com

​

​

​

Lunch for Students 

​South Bend: 

• Monday - Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.​

  • Corpus Christi - 2822 Corpus Christi Dr., South Bend, IN 46628

  • St. Matthew - 1015 E. Dayton St., South Bend, IN 46613

  • Our Lady of Hungary - 735 W Calvert St, South Bend, IN 46613

• Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

  • Brown Community Learning Center - 737 Beale St., South Bend, IN, 46616

  • Coquillard Elementary - 1245 N Sheridan St., South Bend, IN, 46628

  • Darden Elementary - 18645 Janet St., South Bend, IN 46637

  • Harrison Elementary - 3302 W Western Ave., South Bend, IN 46619

  • Kennedy Academy - 609 N. Olive St., South Bend, IN 46628

  • Lincoln Elementary - 1425 E Calvert St., South Bend, IN 46613

  • Marquette Montessori Academy - 1818 Bergan St., South Bend, IN 46628

  • Muessel Elementary - 1021 Blaine Ave., South Bend, IN 46616

  • Monroe Elementary - 312 Donmoyer Ave., South Bend, IN 46614

  • Madison STEAM Elementary - 832 N Lafayette Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601

  • Nuner Fine Arts Academy - 2716 Pleasant St., South Bend, IN 46615

  • Tarkington Elementary - 3414 Hepler Rd., South Bend, IN 46635

• Wi-Fi bus pick-up Monday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • Charles Black Center, 3419 W. Washington St., South Bend, IN 46619

  • LaSalle Intermediate Academy, 2701 W. Elwood Ave., South Bend, IN 46628

  • Miami Hills Apartments, 3534 High St., South Bend, IN 46614

  • Monroe Circle Apartments,526 Fellows St., South Bend, IN 46601

  • Prairie Apartments, 2630 Prairie Ave., South Bend, IN 46614

• Wi-fi bus pick up Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • Park Jefferson, Prosper South Bend, 3001 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46615

  • CountrySide Mobile Home Park 1001 S. Mayflower Rd., South Bend, IN 46619

  • Indian Springs Apartments 2609 Bow Ct., South Bend, IN 46628

  • Rum Village Park 2626 S. Gertrude St., South Bend, IN 46614

  • St. Adalbert Catholic Church, 2505 W. Grace St., South Bend, IN 46619

Mishawaka: 

• Mon- Thurs, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

  • Marian High School - 1311 S. Logan St., Mishawaka, IN, 46544 

• Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

  • Beiger - 1600 E 3rd St, Mishawaka, IN 46544

  • Emmons - 1306 S Main St, Mishawaka, IN 46544

  • LaSalle - 1511 Milburn Blvd, Mishawaka, IN 46544

  • John Young Middle School - 1801 N Main St, Mishawaka, IN 46545

Elkhart: 

Meals are available on MONDAY ONLY. Each "grab and go" package will contain 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches. 

• Monday, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

  • ​Bristol Elementary School, 705 Indiana St, Bristol, IN 46507

  • Mary Daly Elementary School, 1735 Strong Ave, Elkhart, IN 46514

  • Monger Elementary School, 1100 East Hively Ave, Elkhart, IN 46517

  • Woodland Elementary School, 1220 CR 3, Elkhart, IN 46514

• Monday, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

  • Beardsley Elementary School, 1027 McPherson St, Elkhart, IN 46514

  • Roosevelt STEAM Academy, 201 W. Wolf Ave, Elkhart, IN 46516​

• Monday, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

  • Mary Feeser Elementary School, 26665 County Road 4, Elkhart, IN 46514​

  • Pinewood Elementary School, 3420 East Bristol St, Elkhart, IN 45614​

Niles:

• Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

  • Niles High School-1441 Eagle St., Niles, MI 49120 

  • Ballard Elementary- 1601 Chicago Rd., Niles, MI 49120

Brandywine Community Schools:

• Call 269-683-4800 Ext.3208

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Shopping Options for At-Risk Shoppers

1. Dedicated hours for at-risk shoppers

   1. Dollar General- will close one hour earlier than regular closing time and dedicate the first hour of shopping daily to senior citizens. Regular store hours can be found here.

   2. Kroger (Michigan)- new hours 7am-9pm; seniors 60 & older hours Monday/Wednesday/Friday 7am-8am. 

   3. Martin’s- At-risk shoppers hours every Tuesday/Thursday 7am-9am. 

   4. Meijer- new hours 8am -10pm; at-risk shoppers hours every Tuesdays/Thursday 7am-8am, essential service workers hours Monday/Wednesday 7am-8am.

   5. Sam's Club- at-risk shoppers hours every Tuesday/Thursday 7am-9am.  

   6. Target- new hours 8am-9pm; at-risk shopper hours every Tuesday/Wednesday 8am-9am. 

   7. Walmart- new hours 7am-8:30pm; at-risk shopper hours every Tuesday 6am-7am.

2. Pharmacy Delivery

   1. Walgreens- Free delivery  

   2. CVS- Free delivery 

   3. Walmart- Call 800-2REFILL

   4. Martin’s on Bittersweet- Call 574-968-1313 – Delivers Tuesdays and Thursdays 

   5. Martin’s on Douglas Road- Call 574-247-1000 – Delivers Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 

   6. Phil’s Discount Drugs- Call 219-362-7133 – Free delivery within Elkhart city limits

   7. No Deliveries available from Kroger, Meijer, or Target

3. GROCERY DELIVERY 

   1. Shipt Grocery Delivery- Or call 888-246-7822

   2. Meijer

   3. Instacart- Contact at 888-246-7822 or help@instacart.com

   4. Kroger- Ireland Road only

   5. Walmart- Call 574-850-0956 

   6. Amazon

   7. Dine-In- Call 574-675-9999

   8. Martin’s 

   9. Al’s Supermarket- Call 219-362-8513 (Will deliver for free to Will’s Township and area codes 46350, 46365)

   10. Will’s Township Trustee will deliver groceries to those living in Wills Township

   11. No Deliveries available from: Costco

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​

Senior Services

1. Food
   1. Hire a Chef

   2. Mom's Meals

2. In Home Care

   1. Always Best Care​

3. Other Services

   1. Real Services ​

​

​

​

Mental Health Resources

1. National Suicide Prevention

   1. 24/7 hotline: 1-800-273-8255.

   2. 24/7 crisis text line: text "home" to 741741.

2. CDC- Stress and Coping

3. NAMI- COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide

4. Local counselors with availability via teletherapy 

   1. Valerie Galbraith, LMHC, NCC

   2. Adam Smith, LMHCA 

   3. Alex Wallace​, LMHC

   4. Rhonda Gipson-Willis, MSW, LCSW

   5. Also click here for a full list of HerMichiana's Psychological Resources

​

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​

Domestic Abuse Resources

1. Domestic Abuse Hotlines:

   1. National #:1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)

   2. If unable to speak safely, text LOVEIS to 22522

   3. Indiana 24-Hour Crisis and Suicide Hotline: (317) 251-7575 or 1-800-273-TALK

   4. Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 833-338-SASS

   5. Child Abuse: Indiana Department of Child Services: 800-800-5556

   6. Immediate danger: Call 911 

2. Other Resources ​

   1. Domestic Abuse Help

   2. Domestic Abuse Help (Espanol)

   3. Safety plan and path to safety

   4. Domestic Violence in Indiana

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Local Resources for Kids

1. Story-time with St. Joseph County Public Library

2. Coloring activity

3. Physical Distancing Recreation: Home Edition

4. VPA at home

Elkhart County Food & Clothing Resources

The Center - Family Christian Development​

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• Food and clothing assistance

• Rent and utility assistance

• Medical assistance ​​

• Baby care​

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)  Phone: 574.723.2149

:  Email: info@fcdcin.org

l  Address: 107 E. Marion St., Nappanee, IN 46550

¸  Hours: M-W: 9a-4p | Th: 9a-12p; 1-4p | F: 9a-4p

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Christ Child Society​

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• Contact us to coordinate a referral

• Clothing program for children from birth through fourteen years of age

• New mothers may request a layette (large tote filled with infant clothing, blankets, and other necessities) when they deliver at any local hospital​

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)  Phone: 574.288.6028

:  Email: info@www.christchildsb.org

l  Address: 2366 Miracle Lane, Mishawaka, IN 46545

¸  Hours: T, W: 9a-1p

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Food Bank of Northern Indiana​

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• Click on the link above to find the location and hours of the food pantry nearest to you​​

• Facilitates The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)​

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)  Phone: 574.232.9986

:  Email: Click Here

l  Address: 702 Chapin St., South Bend, IN 46601

¸  Hours: M-F: 8a-4:30p

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Indiana WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) - Elkhart​

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• Provides participants with food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding education​

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)  Phone: 574.522.0104

l  Address: 1400 Hudson St., Elkhart, IN 46516

¸  Hours: M: 10a-7p | T: 9:30a-6p | W: 7a-5p | Th: 8:30a-5p | F: 8:30a-12:30p

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Indiana WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) - Goshen​

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• Provides participants with food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding education​

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)  Phone: 574.535.6765

l  Address: 117 N. Second St., Room 112, Goshen, IN 46526

¸  Hours: M: 10a-7p | T: 9:30a-6p | W-Th: 8:30a-5p | F: 8:30a-12:30p

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Salvation Army 

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• Rent and utility assistance

• Programs to empower youth

• Addiction recovery support

• Food and clothing assistance

• Serves Elkhart, LaGrange, and Steuben Counties​

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)  Phone: 574.970.0088

:  Email: saelkhart@usc.salvationarmy.org

l  Address: 300 N Main St., Elkhart, IN 46516

¸  Hours: M-F: 8a-12p | 1p-4:30p

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St. Margaret's House​

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• Daily breakfast and lunch

• Daytime shelter for women and children

• Showers, clothing, toiletries

• Classes in life skills, parenting, education and children's programs​

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)  Phone: 574.234.7795

:  Email: info@stmargaretshouse.org

l  Address: 117 N. Lafayette Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601

¸  Hours: M-F: 10a-4p

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St. Vincent de Paul Society of Elkhart County​

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• Network of food pantries and food delivery service

• Other emergency assistance​

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)  Phone: 574.336.3353

:  Email: svdpelkhart@outlook.com