Where do I get help if I don't live in Hamilton County?  

#1 OPTION:   
Dial 211, Text 898-211 or Visit in211.org
Indiana 211 is a free service that connects Hoosiers with help and answers from thousands of health and human service agencies and resources right in their local communities—quickly, easily and confidentially. ​There are no eligibility requirements, income standards nor any other rules.

#2 OPTION:   
SPEAK WITH YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR / SOCIAL WORKER
School Social Workers are a GREAT resource for families!  They have connections that are specific to your school.  For instance, some schools have corporate partnerships and some have food pantries to assist students and their families.

#3 OPTION:   
Salvation Army Coats for Kids
This annual October event at the Indiana State Fair Grounds has been going on for more than 40 years!  Call 211 to find out the exact dates. Registration opens in late summer-click HERE.

#4 OPTION:   

Year-Round Marion County Options

• Lambswear Clothing Closet — free children’s clothing incl. coats & jackets, preemie to 14/16Y, Marion Co. residents; families order twice a year (Fall/Winter orders packed Sept–Feb). lambswear.org

• Center Township Clothing Closet — free clothes incl. coats, open to ANY Marion County resident (not just Center Twp), once a month.

• Catholic Charities Crisis Office — 1435 N. Illinois St. Free coats, jackets, hats, gloves + food & hygiene. Mon 1–3; Tue/Thu 10–11 & 1–3; first-come, arrive 15 min early.

• B.A.B.E. (Marion Co. Public Health) — clothing, baby supplies, blankets for pregnant moms & children to age 5. (317) 221-3050.

• Charity Cares Clothing Closet — 959 N. Holmes Ave. Kids & families. Tue/Thu 10–2, Sat 9–12.

• The Sharing Place (Lutheran Family) — free clothing alongside its food pantry; serves 11 zips in Marion & Hancock counties incl. 46226/46235/46236. (317) 760-0420.