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Anderson Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Anderson, Indiana that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Indiana page.

Indiana Legal ServicesFree civil legal help
Websiteindianalegalservices.org
Phone1-844-243-8570
Address1200 Madison Avenue, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46225
HoursApply by phone Monday through Thursday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM; apply online

Indiana Legal Services provides free civil legal help to low-income residents in all 92 Indiana counties, including help with housing, public benefits, and family law. Madison County is served by its Indianapolis office. Apply by phone or online to start an application.1

Food

Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central IndianaFood bank
Websitecurehunger.org
Phone765-287-8698
Address6621 N Old SR 3, Muncie, IN 47303
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Anderson tailgate 1st and 3rd Fridays, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana supplies food to partner pantries in eight counties, including Madison County, and runs free tailgate distributions. Its Anderson tailgate at 2811 W Nichol Ave is a free drive-through distribution with no ID or proof of income required. Check the food bank site for current tailgate dates.2

Operation Love MinistriesFood pantry
Websiteoperationloveministries.org
Phone765-644-2121
Address620 E 21st Street, Anderson, IN 46016
HoursWednesdays, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM; bonus pantry 3rd Thursday of the month, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Operation Love Ministries runs a client-choice food pantry where households pick out their own groceries, plus clothing and household goods pantries. Bring a photo ID. Pantry visits are limited to one per household per month.3

Social services

The Christian CenterEmergency shelter and meals
Websitethechristiancenter.org
Phone765-649-4264
Address625 Main Street, Anderson, IN 46016

The Christian Center runs a men’s shelter with a recovery program, The Well shelter for women and children, and a community dining room that serves hot meals. The Well is the only shelter in Madison County exclusively serving women and children. Call for intake information and current meal times.4

The Salvation Army of AndersonEmergency assistance
Websitesalvationarmyusa.org
Phone765-644-2538
Address1615 Meridian Street, Anderson, IN 46016

The Salvation Army of Anderson offers rent and utility assistance, a food pantry, and holiday giving. Call for current hours and to ask about assistance.5

Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Indiana Legal Services, Locations and Apply for Free Legal Help. The Indianapolis office serves Madison County. Apply by phone Monday through Thursday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at 1-844-243-8570; apply online. ↩

  2. Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana, Get Help and Agency Partner Manual 2026. The manual lists the Madison tailgate on the 1st and 3rd Fridays, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at 2811 W Nichol Ave, Anderson. ↩

  3. Operation Love Ministries, Food and Goods Pantries. The 2026 client-choice pantry season ends November 18, 2026, with a final bonus drive-through pantry Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Call 765-644-2121 to confirm dates before you go. ↩

  4. The Christian Center, Home and Shelter Programs. The center lists no set hours on its site; call 765-649-4264 for intake information. ↩

  5. The Salvation Army, Anderson and Red Kettle Campaign Kicks Off in Anderson. The Anderson page lists no set hours; call 765-644-2538 for current hours. ↩

  1. Bloomington Local Assistance Programs, Indiana.
  2. Carmel Local Assistance Programs, Indiana.
  3. Columbus Local Assistance Programs, Indiana.
  4. Elkhart Local Assistance Programs, Indiana.
  5. Evansville Local Assistance Programs, Indiana.
  6. Fishers Local Assistance Programs, Indiana.
  7. Fort Wayne Local Assistance Programs, Indiana.
  8. Gary Local Assistance Programs, Indiana.
  9. Greenwood Local Assistance Programs, Indiana.
  10. Hammond Local Assistance Programs, Indiana.

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