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Columbus Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Columbus, Indiana that provide legal aid, food and community services, with statewide programs described on the Indiana page.

Legal Aid District Eleven, Inc.Free civil legal help for low-income residents
Websitelegalaidpbi.org
Phone812-378-0358
Address1531 13th Street, Suite G330, Columbus, IN 47201
HoursMonday and Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM; Tuesday and Thursday, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Legal Aid District Eleven provides free civil legal help to low-income residents of Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson, Rush, and Shelby counties. It runs legal clinics, refers clients to volunteer attorneys, and helps with family law, housing, and other civil matters. It does not handle criminal cases. Call the intake line to ask about eligibility and current clinic dates.1

Food

Love Chapel Food PantryFood pantry for Bartholomew County residents
Websitecolumbuslovechapel.com
Phone812-372-9421
Address292 Center St, Columbus, IN 47201
HoursMonday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:45 AM

Love Chapel runs the main food pantry in Columbus for Bartholomew County residents. A monthly visit provides about 7 to 10 days of groceries, and a weekly visit provides fresh produce and bread. The pantry does not check income. Bring a Love Chapel Food Pantry card on each visit. New clients receive a card at the main pantry.2

The Salvation Army Corps Community Center-ColumbusFood pantry and emergency assistance
Websitesalvationarmyusa.org
Phone812-372-7118
Address2525 Illinois Ave, Columbus, IN 47201

The Salvation Army Corps Community Center in Columbus runs a food pantry for Bartholomew County residents. A typical visit provides a three to five day supply of groceries. Call ahead to confirm current pantry hours before you go.3

Social services

Turning Point Domestic Violence ServicesEmergency shelter and 24-hour helpline
Websiteturningpointdv.org
Phone800-221-6311
AddressP.O. Box 103, Columbus, IN 47202
Hours24-hour helpline

Turning Point runs a 40-bed emergency shelter and a 24-hour helpline for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson, and Shelby counties. It also provides non-residential services, case management, and advocacy. The shelter address is not published. Call the helpline any time for help. The administration line is 812-379-5575.4

Human Services, Inc.Community action agency
Websitehsi-indiana.com
Phone812-372-8407
Address4355 E County Road 600 N, Columbus, IN 47203

Human Services, Inc. is the community action agency for Bartholomew, Decatur, Jackson, Johnson, and Shelby counties. Its Columbus office runs the Energy Assistance Program, weatherization, Head Start, and other programs for low-income households. Applications for energy assistance are accepted online and through a drop box at the Columbus office.5

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

Footnotes

  1. Legal Aid District Eleven, FAQ, legalaidpbi.org. ↩

  2. Love Chapel, Food, columbuslovechapel.com. ↩

  3. The Salvation Army, Corps Community Center-Columbus, salvationarmyusa.org. The corps page lists the phone number and asks visitors to contact the corps for hours. The 2525 Illinois Avenue address rests on directory listings and on Love Chapel’s hot meals list; call to confirm before you go. ↩

  4. Turning Point Domestic Violence Services, turningpointdv.org. ↩

  5. Human Services, Inc., Energy Assistance Program, hsi-indiana.com. Address and phone confirmed in the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority Energy Assistance Program Utility Vendor Guide 2026, in.gov. ↩

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

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