Free Local Food Pantries and Assistance Resources in Kokomo
We’ve compiled a resource guide with local food pantries, stand-alone pantries, daily meals, and other help for neighbors who might be going through a tough season. Please share this and keep it handy. If you spot an update, email Hello@thekokomopost.com so we can keep this list current.
What to bring (most locations): Photo ID, proof of address, and any documents listed below. Hours can change for holidays/weather—call ahead.
Weekly Pantry Schedule (By Day)
Sunday
Fresh Start Ministries
801 W. Mulberry St., Kokomo
4–6 p.m.
Details: Bring proof of address and ID.
Call 765-452-3308.
Monday
Fresh Start Ministries
801 W. Mulberry St., Kokomo
1–3 p.m.
Details: Bring proof of address and ID.
Call 765-452-3308.
Hands of Grace Storehouse (Grace Community Foursquare Church)
2012 S. Goyer Rd., Kokomo
4–6 p.m.
Details: Proof of Indiana residence required.
More info: 765-457-4496.
The ConneXion Church
700 E. Southway Blvd., Kokomo
1–3 p.m. (1st & 3rd Mondays)
Details: Must live within: N. Markland • S. IN-26 • E. Goyer • W. Park Rd.
Tuesday
New Hope Church
346 S. 00 EW, Kokomo
1st Tuesday (All Ages): 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
3rd Tuesday (Age 60+): 10 a.m.–Noon
New Life Church
1803 E. Vaile Ave., Kokomo
2nd Tuesday: 1–3 p.m.
4th Tuesday: 9:30 a.m.–Noon
(Jan–Nov), 3rd Tuesday in Dec.
Info: 765-459-5067
Congregation Yeshivat Tzion
614 W. Monroe St., Kokomo
1–3 p.m. on: Jan 30 • Feb 13 & 27 • Mar 12 & 26 • Apr 9 & 23
Info: 765-459-1333
St. Vincent de Paul
1207 N. Armstrong St., Kokomo
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Info: 765-450-3143
Kokomo Rescue Mission Assistance Program
321 W. Mulberry St., Kokomo
9 a.m.–3 p.m. (Every Tuesday and Thursday, except the first Tuesday of the month and major holidays.)
To apply, bring:
Photo ID (applicant), proof of income, and SS card for each household member
Plus one of the following:
Previous year’s IRS 1040; or
SNAP (Food Stamps) approval letter with date; or
Current SNAP card and grocery receipt <30 days old showing balance > $0.00; or
Recent award letter from TANF/SSI/SSDI (or letter showing application filed); or
(Household items only) Lease or most recent re-certification letter for subsidized housing.
Wednesday
Samaritan Love Center
124 W. Elm St., Kokomo
9–11 a.m.
Info: 765-453-5673
St. Vincent de Paul
1207 N. Armstrong St., Kokomo
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Info: 765-450-3143
Hands of Grace Storehouse
(Grace Community Foursquare Church)
1–3 p.m.
Details: Proof of Indiana residence required.
Thursday
The Salvation Army
1105 S. Waugh St., Kokomo
8:30–11:30 a.m. & 1–3:30 p.m.
Details: Bring mail and ID as proof of address. First 25–30 families served.
Info: 765-456-3846
St. Vincent de Paul
1207 N. Armstrong St., Kokomo
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Info: 765-450-3143
Kokomo Rescue Mission Assistance Program
321 W. Mulberry St.
9 a.m.–3 p.m. (Every Tuesday and Thursday, except the first Tuesday of the month and major holidays.)
Required documents: Same as Tuesday (see above).
Friday
The Salvation Army
1105 S. Waugh St., Kokomo
8:30–11:30 a.m. & 1–3:30 p.m.
Details: Bring mail and ID; first 25–30 families.
Info: 765-456-3846
Hillsdale UMC
4893 E. 100 N., Kokomo
Noon–3 p.m.
Details: Howard County residents only.
Info: 765-452-0409
Saturday
Crossroads Church
4254 S. 00 East West, Kokomo
3rd Saturday • 9–11:30 a.m.
Info: 765-453-4626
Grace Baptist Church
2818 S. Park Rd., Kokomo
Last Saturday • 8–10 a.m. (hot breakfast)
Details: Bring Social Security card for all attendees.
Info: 765-453-0839
Daily & Weekly Community Meals
Kokomo Rescue Mission
321 W. Mulberry St., east-side dining room
Daily: Lunch 12–12:30 p.m. • Dinner 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Everyone is welcome—no qualification required.
First Evangelical Presbyterian Church
2000 W. Jefferson St.
Wednesdays: 6–6:30 p.m.
Kokomo Senior Center (Area V meals)
721 W. Superior St., 765-456-7557
Mon–Fri: 11 a.m.
Free for age 60+ (call two days in advance). $4.50 for ages 59 and under.
Food 4 Souls
Corner of N. Market & 214 E. Jefferson
Tuesdays: 3–5:30 p.m.
Info: holly@food4souls.com
Grace Baptist Church
2818 S. Park Rd.
Last Saturday: 8–10 a.m. hot breakfast (also listed under Saturday pantries)
By Appointment Only
The Hand Up Pantry (Center Township Trustee)
213 E. Jefferson
Mon/Wed/Thu: 9–11 a.m. & 1–3 p.m.
Bring ID and proof of address. Call or visit to make an appointment: 765-452-8259.
Stand-Alone / Self-Serve Pantries (Open Access)
Southside Church on Markland 201 E. Markland Ave., Kokomo
1012 S. Leeds St., Kokomo
Carver Center — 1030 N. Purdum St., Kokomo
Pregnancy Resource Center — 204 E. Lincoln Rd.
Girl Scout Troop 04119 “Pink Pantry” — 1220 E. Laguna St., Kokomo
Green Pantry at Crown Point Cemetery — 1101 E. Sycamore St.
Blue Pantry at Northside Village Church — 2419 N. Locke St.
Fuel Church — Back of the lot between the church and Sam’s Club
Geek Street Pantry (in front of Kokomo Toys, downtown) — 111 E. Sycamore St., Kokomo
Faith Harvest Ministries — 2419 N. Armstrong St., Kokomo
These community cupboards are restocked by neighbors. Take what you need, leave what you can.
Help Beyond Groceries
Utility Assistance
Area Five
107 W. Taylor St.
765-454-5562
St. Vincent de Paul
208 S. Union St.
765-450-3143
Rent Assistance
Indiana Housing Now: indianahousingnow.org
Indiana 211: Dial 211 for local resources.
Township Trustees (Howard County)
Clay: 765-271-4048 — Nicole Cothern
Ervin: 765-210-8033 — Andrew Cook
Harrison: 765-455-0345 — Joyce Ancil
Honey Creek: 765-409-3405 — Kirk Smith
Howard: 765-452-1558 — Rochelle Tryling
Jackson: 765-628-2402 — Greg Kingseed
Liberty: 765-628-2402 — Troy Beachy
Monroe: 765-437-7180 — Paul Dorisse
Taylor: 765-453-0466 — Paul Munoz
Union: 765-628-0518 — Keith Waddelow
Food Voucher & Benefits Help
SNAP (Food Stamps) — Howard County DFR
217 E. Southway Blvd.
800-403-0864
Food Finders Food Bank
Resource Coordinator
info@food-finders.org
765-471-0062
Assistance for Women & Children
Howard County WIC
1805 E. Vaile Ave.
765-252-4249
Food vouchers for pregnant women and children under 5.Pregnancy Resource Center
202 1/2 E. Lincoln Rd.
765-454-5566
Help with formula and food—call ahead for availability.
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