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

  1. Southside Church on Markland 201 E. Markland Ave., Kokomo

  2. 1012 S. Leeds St., Kokomo

  3. Carver Center - 1030 N. Purdum St., Kokomo

  4. Pregnancy Resource Center - 204 E. Lincoln Rd.,

  5. Girl Scout Troop 04119 Pink Pantry - 1220 E. Laguna St., Kokomo

  6. Green Pantry at Crown Point Cemetery - 1101 E. Sycamore St.

  7. Blue pantry at Northside Village Church - 2419 N. Locke Street

  8. Fuel church in the back of the parking lot between the church and Sam’s Club

  9. Geek Street pantry in front of Kokomo Toys in downtown Kokomo - 111 E. Sycamore St., Kokomo

  10. 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!

 
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