Evansville Local Assistance Programs

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

Legal aid

The Legal Aid Society provides free legal advice and representation in civil cases to low-income residents of Vanderburgh County. Apply by phone between 8:00 and 11:30 a.m., or visit the office during business hours.¹

Indiana Legal Services provides free civil legal help to low-income residents across southwestern Indiana, including help with eviction, family law, public benefits, and consumer matters. The Evansville office serves Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Knox, Martin, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, and Warrick counties.²

Food

Tri-State Food Bank supplies food pantries and meal sites across southwestern Indiana. It does not hand out groceries at its warehouse. Use its website to find a pantry near you.³

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul runs a food pantry for families in need. Referrals are issued Tuesday through Friday, and households can receive food once every 30 days.⁴

Social services

CAPE is the community action agency for Evansville and Vanderburgh County. It runs energy assistance, an emergency food pantry, housing help, and Head Start for low-income families.⁵

Catholic Charities offers emergency help with rent and utilities for households in crisis, along with counseling, immigration legal services, and other support for neighbors across southwestern Indiana.⁶