Free Local Food Pantries and Assistance Resources in Kokomo
We’ve compiled a resource guide with local food pantries, stand alone food pantries and other organizations that can offer assistance to those who may have fallen on hard times. Share and keep this guide handy if you or someone you know could use it!
Sunday
Fresh Start Ministries - 801 W. Mulberry St., Kokomo
4-6 p.m.
Additional Details: Call 765-452-3308 for more information - Bring proof of address and ID
Monday
Fresh Start Ministries - 801 W. Mulberry St., Kokomo
1 to 3 p.m.
Additional Details: Call 765-452-3308 for more information - Bring proof of address and ID
Hands of Grace Storehouse - 2012 S. Goyer Road, Kokomo
4 to 6 p.m.
Additional Details: Proof of Indiana residence is needed - Call 765-457-4496 for more information
The ConneXion Church - 700 E. Southway Blvd.
1 to 3 p.m.
Additional Details: Must live within the boundaries of North Markland, South Ind. 26, East Goyer and West Park Road in Kokomo
The Kokomo Rescue Mission Assistance Program - 321 W. Mulberry St., Kokomo
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Additional Details: To apply, you’ll need the following: Photo ID for the applicant, proof of income and social security card for each member of the household. AND one of the following:
Provide any ONE of the following items:
Previous year’s IRS 1040 form.
Letter from Family Service showing approval for food stamps (SNAP) and the date approved.
Current food stamp (SNAP) card AND a grocery receipt less than 30 days old showing a balance greater than $0.00.
A recent award letter from Medicaid, TANF, WIC, SSI or SSD OR a letter stating the application has been filed for government assistance.
A copy of the applicant’s lease or most recent re-certification letter showing the applicant is living in subsidized housing.
Tuesday
St Vincent DePaul - 1207 N. Armstrong St., Kokomo
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Additional Details: Call 765-450-3143
New Hope Church - 346 S. 00 EW., Kokomo
First Tuesday of the month 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (All Ages)
Third Tuesday of the month 10 a.m. to noon (Age 60+)
New Life Church - 1803 E. Vaile Ave., Kokomo
Second Tuesday - 1 to 3 p.m.
Fourth Tuesday - 9:30 a.m. to noon
Additional details: Call 765-459-5067
Congregation Yeshivat Tzion - 614 W. Monroe St., Kokomo
1-3 p.m. - Jan. 30. Feb. 13 and 27, March 12 and 26, April 9 and 23.
Additional Details: Call 765-459-1333
Wednesday
Samaritan Love Center - 124 W. Elm St., Kokomo
9 to 11 a.m.
Additional Details: Call 765-453-5673
St. Vincent DePaul - 1207 N. Armstrong St., Kokomo
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Additional Details: Call 765-450-3143
The Kokomo Rescue Mission Assistance Program - 321 W. Mulberry St., Kokomo
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Additional Details: To apply you’ll need the following: Photo ID for the applicant, proof of income and social security card for each member of the household. AND one of the following:
Provide any ONE of the following items:
Previous year’s IRS 1040 form.
Letter from Family Service showing approval for food stamps (SNAP) and the date approved.
Current food stamp (SNAP) card AND a grocery receipt less than 30 days old showing a balance greater than $0.00.
A recent award letter from Medicaid, TANF, WIC, SSI or SSD OR a letter stating the application has been filed for government assistance.
A copy of the applicant’s lease or most recent re-certification letter showing the applicant is living in subsidized housing.
Hands of Grace Storehouse by Grace Community Foursquare Church
1 to 3 p.m.
Additional Details: Proof of Indiana residence is needed
Thursday
The Salvation Army - 1105 S. Waugh St., Kokomo
8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Bring a piece of mail and ID as proof of address - First 25-30 families only
Additional Details: 765-456-3846
St Vincent DePaul - 1207 N. Armstrong St., Kokomo
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Additional Details: Call 765-450-3143
The Kokomo Rescue Mission Assistance Program - 321 W. Mulberry St., Kokomo
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Additional Details: To apply you’ll need the following: Photo ID for the applicant, proof of income and social security card for each member of the household. AND one of the following:
Provide any ONE of the following items:
Previous year’s IRS 1040 form.
Letter from Family Service showing approval for food stamps (SNAP) and the date approved.
Current food stamp (SNAP) card AND a grocery receipt less than 30 days old showing a balance greater than $0.00.
A recent award letter from Medicaid, TANF, WIC, SSI or SSD OR a letter stating the application has been filed for government assistance.
A copy of the applicant’s lease or most recent re-certification letter showing the applicant is living in subsidized housing.
Friday
The Salvation Army - 1105 S. Waugh St., Kokomo
8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Bring a piece of mail and ID as proof of address - First 25-30 families only
Additional Details: 765-456-3846
Hillsdale UMC - 4893 E. 100 N. Kokomo
Noon to 3 p.m. Residents must live in Howard County
Additional Details: 765-452-0409
The Kokomo Rescue Mission Assistance Program - 321 W. Mulberry St., Kokomo
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Additional Details: To apply you’ll need the following: Photo ID for the applicant, proof of income and social security card for each member of the household. AND one of the following:
Provide any ONE of the following items:
Previous year’s IRS 1040 form.
Letter from Family Service showing approval for food stamps (SNAP) and the date approved.
Current food stamp (SNAP) card AND a grocery receipt less than 30 days old showing a balance greater than $0.00.
A recent award letter from Medicaid, TANF, WIC, SSI or SSD OR a letter stating the application has been filed for government assistance.
A copy of the applicant’s lease or most recent re-certification letter showing the applicant is living in subsidized housing.
Saturday
Crossroads Church - 4254 S. 00 East West, Kokomo
Third Saturday of each month from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Additional Details: 765-453-4626
Grace Baptist Church - 2818 S. Park Road, Kokomo
Last Saturday of every month from 8 to 10 a.m. - Bring a social security card for all attendees.
Additional Details: 765-453-0839
Meals
Kokomo Rescue Mission - Every day in the dining room on the east side of the building at 321 W. Mulberry St, Kokomo, IN. Everyone is welcome, there is no qualification needed. Lunch is served from noon to 12:30 p.m. and dinner is served from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
First Evangelical Presbyterian Church - 2000 W. Jefferson St., Every Wednesday from 6 to 6:30 p.m.
Self-Standing Pantries
Southside Church on Markland 201 E. Markland Ave., Kokomo
1012 S. Leeds St., Kokomo
Carver Center - 1030 N. Purdum St., Kokomo
Pregnancy Resource Center - 204 E. Lincoln Rd.,
Girl Scout Troop 04119 Pink Pantry - 1220 E. Laguna St., Kokomo
Green Pantry at Crown Point Cemetery - 1101 E. Sycamore St.
Blue pantry at Northside Village Church - 2419 N. Locke Street
Fuel church in the back of the parking lot between the church and Sam’s Club
Geek Street pantry in front of Kokomo Toys in downtown Kokomo - 111 E. Sycamore St., Kokomo
Faith Harvest Ministries - 2419 N. Armstrong St., Kokomo
Utility Assistance
Area 5 - 107 W Taylor St. 765-454-5562
St. Vincent's DePaul - 208 S. Union St. 765-450-3143
Rent Assistance
www.indianahousingnow.org or call 211
Trustees
Clay Township -765-271-4048 Nicole Cothern
Ervin Township - 765-210-8033 Andrew Cook
Harrison - 765-455-0345 Joyce Ancil
Honey Creek - 765-409-3405 Kirk Smith
Howard - 765-452-1558 Rochelle Tryling
Jackson - 765-628-2402 Greg Kingseed
Liberty - 765-628-2402 Troy Beachy
Monroe - 765-437-7180 Paul Dorisse
Taylor - 765-453-0466 Paul Munoz
Union - 765-628-0518 Keith Waddelow
Have an update or a correction? Email me at Heidi@thekokomopost.com so we can keep this resource up-to-date!