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Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Altona first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
The FRIENDS of the University Pantry at Purdue Fort Wayne
Purdue University Fort Wayne
17 miles from the center of Altona2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Walb Union, G36, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Hours
- Thu10 AM to 2 PM. Hours may vary during campus holidays
Who can come: Students, employees, and members of the Fort Wayne community
Listed on pfw.edu, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Food Pantry
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
17 miles from the center of Altona2305 Goshen Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Hours
- Wed9 AM to 11:30 AM
- Fri9 AM to 11:30 AM
Who can come: Households north of State Blvd. or Bass Rd., south of Dupont Rd., and west of Lima Rd. (Highway 3), including Arcola
What to bring: Bring a picture ID and a paper showing your current address.
Listed on stmatthewsfw.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Maplewood Mennonite Church Food Pantry
Maplewood Mennonite Church
17 miles from the center of Altona4129 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815
Hours
- Wed9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
What to bring: Bring a photo ID and recent mail with your current address. You may come once a month. If this is not your assigned pantry, you may come once, then must use your assigned pantry.
Listed on maplewoodmennonite.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Heartland Church Food Pantry
Heartland Church
17 miles from the center of Altona1025 Vance Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Food Pantry - Sundays @ 5pm
Listed on heartlandfw.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Good Shepherd Church
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church
17 miles from the center of Altona4700 Vance Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46815
Hours
- Tue5:50 PM to 6:30 PM. Drive-through; indoor seating available
Who can come: Everyone in the community
What to bring: No ID or income requirement. One meal per person present, while supplies last.
Listed on fwgoodshepherd.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
The Rescue Mission
19 miles from the center of Altona404 E. Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Free meals to the public at 7 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. daily
Who can come: All who are in need
Listed on fwrm.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Altona
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana, Inc.
999 East Tillman Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46816
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Indiana Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Action of Northeast Indiana/Brightpoint
227 E. Washington Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Listed on in.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of DeKalb County
Altona is in DeKalb County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
DeKalb County Child Support Prosecutor
100 S Main St, Suite 101, Auburn, IN 46706
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or changing child support orders and enforcing payments.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office
DeKalb County Division of Family Resources
1390 S Grandstaff Drive, Auburn, IN 46706
Help here
- SNAP, TANF, and health coverage applicationsApply for food assistance, family cash assistance, and health coverage.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Human services · Regional office
Indiana 211, United Way of DeKalb County
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, health care, utilities, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedwaydekalb.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action of Northeast Indiana
209 N Jackson St, Auburn, IN 46706
Help here
- Community action servicesGet help connecting with housing, energy, and other family support programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on canihelp.org
Public health · County office
DeKalb County Health Department
220 E Seventh St, Suite 110, Auburn, IN 46706
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Aging and In-Home Services of Northeast Indiana
8101 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information and referrals for aging, disability, and in-home support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agingihs.org
Indiana programs by kind of help
These are run by Indiana and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Indiana 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988