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Lafayette Local Assistance Programs

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

Indiana Legal ServicesFree civil legal assistance
Websiteindianalegalservices.org
Phone765-423-5327
Address8 N 3rd Street, Suite 102, Lafayette, IN 47901
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, closed over the noon hour

Indiana Legal Services provides free civil legal help to low-income residents in Tippecanoe County and nearby counties, including help with housing, public benefits, and family law. Apply online or call the Lafayette office to start an application.1

Legal Aid Corporation of Tippecanoe CountyFree legal help with family law
Websitetclegalaid.org
Phone765-742-1068
Address300 Main Street, Suite 101, Lafayette, IN 47901
HoursMonday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Friday by appointment only

Legal Aid Corporation of Tippecanoe County provides free legal help with family law matters to low-income Tippecanoe County residents who cannot afford an attorney. It does not handle criminal matters.2

Food

Food Finders Food BankFood bank and grocery-style pantry
Websitefood-finders.org
Phone765-471-0062
Address1204 Greenbush Street, Lafayette, IN 47904

Food Finders Food Bank serves 16 counties in north central Indiana through partner agencies, mobile pantries, and its Fresh Market grocery-style pantry in Tippecanoe County. Call for current Fresh Market hours and pantry locations.3

LUM Protein Food PantryFood pantry
Websitelumserve.org
Phone765-423-2691
AddressSt. John’s Episcopal Church, 350 N 6th Street, Lafayette, IN 47901
HoursMonday, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM; Thursday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

LUM Protein Food Pantry offers protein, produce, paper products, baby formula, diapers, and hygiene items to adult Tippecanoe County residents with household income at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Bring a photo ID and proof of residency.4

Social services

The Salvation Army of LafayetteEmergency assistance
Websitesalvationarmyusa.org
Phone765-742-0006
Address1110 Union Street, Lafayette, IN 47904
HoursMondays, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM for applications

The Salvation Army of Lafayette offers rent and utility assistance, bus passes, work boots, and prescription glasses through its Social Services Department, with applications available on Mondays. Call the Director of Social Services for details and appointment times.5

LTHC Homeless ServicesHomeless services and housing help
Websitelthc.net
Phone765-423-4880
Address815 N 12th Street, Lafayette, IN 47904

LTHC Homeless Services is the coordinated entry point for people facing homelessness or a housing crisis in Tippecanoe County. Visit the Engagement Center in person for assessment, case management, meals, showers, laundry, and help finding housing.6

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

Footnotes

  1. Indiana Legal Services, Locations. ↩

  2. Legal Aid Corporation of Tippecanoe County, Home. The phone number and address rest on listings: the findCRA profile lists 300 Main Street, Suite 101, Lafayette, IN 47901, and Prospeo lists the same address with phone 765-742-1068. Office hours come from the Legal Aid Corporation’s own website. ↩

  3. Food Finders Food Bank, Home and 2025 Annual Report. The Fresh Market address and hours vary across Food Finders pages and listings; call 765-471-0062 for current Fresh Market hours and locations before traveling. ↩

  4. Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM Client Information. ↩

  5. The Salvation Army, Assistance Programs, Lafayette. The 1110 Union Street address appears on the Salvation Army’s own Lafayette site, Share God’s Love, and in the Greater Lafayette Pocket Pal 2025. ↩

  6. LTHC Homeless Services, Get Out of Homelessness. ↩

  1. Noblesville Local Assistance Programs, Indiana.
  2. South Bend Local Assistance Programs, Indiana.
  3. Bloomington Local Assistance Programs, Indiana.
  4. Carmel Local Assistance Programs, Indiana.
  5. Evansville Local Assistance Programs, Indiana.

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