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Muncie Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Muncie, 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 Monday through Friday

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. Delaware 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

Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana distributes food through more than 100 pantries and meal programs in eight counties, including Delaware County. Call for current tailgate and pantry distribution sites and times.2

Christian Ministries of Delaware CountyFood pantry
Websitechristianministriesmuncie.org
Phone765-288-0601
Address401 E Main Street, Muncie, IN 47305
HoursTuesday, 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM; Wednesday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Christian Ministries of Delaware County runs the largest food pantry in Delaware County, open four days a week with staples, meat, and fresh produce when available. Bring a photo ID. Pantry visits are limited to one per household per month.3

Social services

The Salvation Army of MuncieEmergency assistance
Websitesalvationarmyusa.org
Phone765-289-7924
Address1015 N Wheeling Avenue, Muncie, IN 47303

The Salvation Army of Muncie offers rent and utility assistance, a food pantry, youth services, and holiday giving. Call for current hours and to ask about assistance.4

Muncie Mission MinistriesEmergency shelter for men
Websitemunciemission.org
Phone765-288-9122, ext. 110
Address1725 S Liberty Street, Muncie, IN 47302
HoursEmergency shelter check-in any time of day

Muncie Mission Ministries runs an emergency shelter for men age 18 and older, with short-term care and longer recovery programs. Call extension 110 and ask to speak with a counselor.5

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

Footnotes

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

  2. Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana, Agency Partner Manual 2026 and Donate. ↩

  3. Christian Ministries of Delaware County, Calendar of Food Pantries. The pantry hours and phone rest on current listings, which match the org’s own pantry list: FoodBank.us, Muncie directory. ↩

  4. The Salvation Army, Muncie Corps Community Center and Indiana locations. The Salvation Army site lists no set hours for the Muncie corps; call 765-289-7924 for current hours. ↩

  5. Muncie Mission Ministries, Men’s Services. The Delaware County resource page lists the Mission ZIP as 47303; the Mission’s own site gives 47302, used here: Available Resources, Delaware County. ↩

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

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