Below are other community partners who may be able to help with
homelessness, childcare, or other emergency social resources.
**Please note these resources are provided for informational purposes only. All listed organizations are independent entities from Tri-State Food bank.
Tri-State Food Bank does not guarantee any outcomes upon contacting other organizations.
Tri-State Food Bank does not guarantee any outcomes upon contacting other organizations.
Resources
BackPack Program
The BackPack Program provides children who may be at risk of not having enough food over the weekend with “BackPacks,” or food bags on Fridays. Each pack contains 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, and 2 snacks – food to get the student through the weekends until returning to school on Mondays. These BackPacks are provided at no cost to the students. This program is offered to children in grades K-12 and approved for the FREE School Lunch Program. Contact Tri-State Food Bank's Child Hunger and Outreach Program Coordinator at 812-425-0775 ext. 308 to see if the BackPack Program is available in your area.
Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
Children have access to a nutritious breakfast and lunch at school during the academic year. Many families face hardship during the summer months as children are relying on more meals to come from home. Contact Tri-State Food Bank's Child Hunger and Outreach Program Coordinator at 812-425-0775 ext. 308 to learn about Summer Feeding options in your area.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) -Senior Meal Program
Seniors are often forced to choose between paying rent, utilities, medical bills, and buying food. Eligible seniors have access to this senior meal program that offers a monthly box of non-perishable food items to those that qualify (seniors must be 60 years or over and meet income and other eligibility guidelines). Contact Tri-State Food Bank's Child Hunger and Outreach Program Coordinator at 812-425-0775 ext. 308 to see if the CSFP Program is available in your area.
United Way of Southern Indiana Dial 2-1-1
Spencer, Vanderburgh, Warrick or Posey Counties, call 2-1-1
Gibson County, call toll-free 800-639-9271 or (812) 421-2800, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Aurora (812) 428-3246. 1001 Mary Street, Evansville, IN 47710: Aurora works with those facing homelessness or near homelessness. They offer resources for area shelters-homeless services, affordable housing, temporary employment agencies, financial assistance, local food pantries, child care, and clothing services. For assistance, please call or stop by during business hours: Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Outreach Ministries (812) 464-1025. 734 West Delaware Street, Evansville, IN 47710: Outreach Ministries provides emergency assistance and referrals.
Community Action Program of Evansville (CAPE) (812) 425-4241. 401 S.E. 6th Street Suite 001, Evansville, IN 47713: CAPE is a private organization providing a variety of services to low income persons in Vanderburgh, Posey and Gibson counties.
Jack Henry Gates Memorial Community Laundromat 309 E. Columbia Street, Evansville, IN 47711 (between Governor and Heidelbach): This is a Christian Community laundromat that is a non-profit outreach and free to those in need.
4C of Southern Indiana (812) 423-4008 or 866-200-5909. 600 SE Sixth Street, Evansville, IN 47713: 4C of Southern Indiana is your source for free child care referrals and child development information.
BackPack Program
The BackPack Program provides children who may be at risk of not having enough food over the weekend with “BackPacks,” or food bags on Fridays. Each pack contains 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, and 2 snacks – food to get the student through the weekends until returning to school on Mondays. These BackPacks are provided at no cost to the students. This program is offered to children in grades K-12 and approved for the FREE School Lunch Program. Contact Tri-State Food Bank's Child Hunger and Outreach Program Coordinator at 812-425-0775 ext. 308 to see if the BackPack Program is available in your area.
Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
Children have access to a nutritious breakfast and lunch at school during the academic year. Many families face hardship during the summer months as children are relying on more meals to come from home. Contact Tri-State Food Bank's Child Hunger and Outreach Program Coordinator at 812-425-0775 ext. 308 to learn about Summer Feeding options in your area.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) -Senior Meal Program
Seniors are often forced to choose between paying rent, utilities, medical bills, and buying food. Eligible seniors have access to this senior meal program that offers a monthly box of non-perishable food items to those that qualify (seniors must be 60 years or over and meet income and other eligibility guidelines). Contact Tri-State Food Bank's Child Hunger and Outreach Program Coordinator at 812-425-0775 ext. 308 to see if the CSFP Program is available in your area.
United Way of Southern Indiana Dial 2-1-1
Spencer, Vanderburgh, Warrick or Posey Counties, call 2-1-1
Gibson County, call toll-free 800-639-9271 or (812) 421-2800, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Aurora (812) 428-3246. 1001 Mary Street, Evansville, IN 47710: Aurora works with those facing homelessness or near homelessness. They offer resources for area shelters-homeless services, affordable housing, temporary employment agencies, financial assistance, local food pantries, child care, and clothing services. For assistance, please call or stop by during business hours: Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Outreach Ministries (812) 464-1025. 734 West Delaware Street, Evansville, IN 47710: Outreach Ministries provides emergency assistance and referrals.
Community Action Program of Evansville (CAPE) (812) 425-4241. 401 S.E. 6th Street Suite 001, Evansville, IN 47713: CAPE is a private organization providing a variety of services to low income persons in Vanderburgh, Posey and Gibson counties.
Jack Henry Gates Memorial Community Laundromat 309 E. Columbia Street, Evansville, IN 47711 (between Governor and Heidelbach): This is a Christian Community laundromat that is a non-profit outreach and free to those in need.
4C of Southern Indiana (812) 423-4008 or 866-200-5909. 600 SE Sixth Street, Evansville, IN 47713: 4C of Southern Indiana is your source for free child care referrals and child development information.
Need help budgeting?
Taking small steps to expand your saving and budgeting practices or reduce your debt can help reduce your risk of facing hunger. Better Money Habits has straightforward tips and videos to help you get started.
The Simple Dollar's Guide to Handling Your Finances During a Disaster can assist you in assuring financial preparedness in the event of a natural disaster by outlining the plans and precautions necessary before, during, and after a natural disaster.
Need inspiration for healthy meals on a budget? Meal ideas and healthy recipes are easy to find on Feeding America’s partner site HungerandHealth.org. From Mexican skillets to chicken gumbo, banana pancakes to warm apple oatmeal, our team of experts curates tons of nutritious and affordable recipes.
Taking small steps to expand your saving and budgeting practices or reduce your debt can help reduce your risk of facing hunger. Better Money Habits has straightforward tips and videos to help you get started.
The Simple Dollar's Guide to Handling Your Finances During a Disaster can assist you in assuring financial preparedness in the event of a natural disaster by outlining the plans and precautions necessary before, during, and after a natural disaster.
Need inspiration for healthy meals on a budget? Meal ideas and healthy recipes are easy to find on Feeding America’s partner site HungerandHealth.org. From Mexican skillets to chicken gumbo, banana pancakes to warm apple oatmeal, our team of experts curates tons of nutritious and affordable recipes.
Facts
Facts About Hunger in America provides an overview of what hunger looks like in each state.
Child Hunger "More than 300,000 children in Indiana don’t know where their next meal is coming from."
The Facts Behind Senior Hunger addresses some of the causes, complications, and cures for senior food insecurity.
Facts About Hunger in America provides an overview of what hunger looks like in each state.
Child Hunger "More than 300,000 children in Indiana don’t know where their next meal is coming from."
The Facts Behind Senior Hunger addresses some of the causes, complications, and cures for senior food insecurity.
Publication 4492-B Information for Affected Taxpayers in the Midwestern Disaster Areas. As part of an economic stimulus package, Congress passed the Heartland Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2008 in October, which allows residents in any of the counties declared disaster areas to deduct total damage-related costs in full. Previously tax laws required a percentage of the homes value to be subtracted from the total damage costs. For a copy of the Internal Revenue Service Publication 4492-B click here.