Community Resources
In 2022, we asked patrons and community members what they saw as the primary issues in their communities. The resources on this page is informed by these conversations, one-on-one interaction during pantry coffee chats, and patron surveys.
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This page lists organizations and resources that service Monroe and surrounding counties as well as Indiana-wide programs. This is NOT meant to be an exhaustive list. It primarily includes programs, community partners and resources we often refer people to and have confirmed are still operational as of December 2023.
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General One-Stop-Shop for Resources & Assistance
A go-to user-friendly and updated resource roundup of social services around Monroe County from food and housing to medical care.
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Common Requests
Pantries, Free Meals & Emergency Food
Finding Food in Monroe & Surrounding Counties: List of food pantries and agencies in Monroe and surrounding counties (English & Spanish)
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Diapers, Pregnancy, & Parenting Resources
All-Options Pregnancy Resource Center: Judgment-free, low-barrier pregnancy, parenting, abortion, and adoption support; includes diapers & formula, pregnancy tests, counseling, birth control, navigating the system, and peer support
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Pet Food Assistance
Monroe County Humane Association Pet Food Pantry: Pet food pantry for those who qualify for subsidized services
General Financial Assistance
Helping Bloomington Monroe: Financial Assistance: Collection of 650+ programs and resources related to financial assistance; option to search by specific need like housing, healthcare, school, or transit​
Public & Social Services
Legal Services
Civil Legal Resources: List of reduced or free legal services
State Social Services​
FSSA Benefits Page: Find FAQs and application information for social services programs including: SNAP, Women, Infants , and Children (WIC), Medicaid (HIP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and refugee services
Transit​
Bloomington Bike Project: Offers free bike repairs and learn how to fix your bike. Runs an earn-a-bike program which trades 3 volunteer hours for help fixing and building a bike for free
Hub Car Repair Assistance Program: Offers gift cards to cover vehicle repair and maintenance
Bloomington Transit Reduced Bus Fare: See if you qualify for a reduce bus fare pass
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Housing & Basic Needs
Basic Needs
Monroe County United Ministries​ Self-Sufficiency Center: Offers financial assistance, basic needs pantry, life coaching, and childcare programs
Clothing: List of free and discounted clothing in Bloomington
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Utility Assistance
SCCAP: Energy Assistance Program: Provides assistance with winter fuel bills for households in Brown, Monroe, Morgan and Owen counties
SCCAP Weatherization program: Weatherization includes a wide variety of energy efficiency measures and serves low income families free of charge (homeowners or tenants alike). Includes mobile homes.
Housing
Middle Way House: Supportive services for survivors of domestic abuse, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking including emergency and transitional housing.
Section 8 & Housing Choice Voucher programs: Guide to programs, applications, and open waitlists
Eviction Prevention Program: Provides free resources for Monroe County tenants and landlords including legal advice, mediation, and referrals for housing navigation. Text or call (812) 340-8189 or email evictionavoidance@gmail.com
New Hope for Families: Childcare and shelter services for families
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Public Health
Re-Entry & Sober Living
New Leaf New Life 2020 Re-Entry Guide Monroe County Resource Guide: Resources and tips for employment, housing, basic needs, programming targeted for recently or previously incarcerated people but broadly relevant (*Disclaimer: some resources are outdated or discontinued)
​Courage to Change: Sober living program includes 12 step recovery, one on one counseling, intensive outpatient classes, peer support, and connection to resources in the community
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Healthcare​
Indiana Recovery Alliance: Offers Harm Reduction services such as syringe access and Naloxone distribution. Nonjudgmental programming for self-discovery and empowerment
GoodRx SingleCare, FreeRx Plus: Prescription assistance
Catholic Charities: Reduced, sliding scale therapy and counseling services. Accepts Medicaid.