Where to get help in Blackford County. (Updated: 05/15/26)
Find Food
- Feeding Blackford County Inc & the IU Health Blackford Food Pantry: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584359895875
Blackford WIC
Blackford WIC is now located at 410 Pilgrim Boulevard, Hartford City in the IU Health Blackford building (former ER).
Hours:
- Thursdays: 9 AM - 12:00 PM & 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
- 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month: 9 AM - 12:00 PM & 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
- 1st Thursday of the month: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM & 2:30 PM - 7:00 PM.
Please call with questions or to schedule an appointment: 260-820-4002.
Energy Assistance
Energy assistance is now handled by Interlocal Community Action Program Inc. Visit their webpage to apply or learn about program guidelines: https://icapcaa.org/portfolio-items/energy-programs/.
Contact Information:
- Blackford, Jay & Randolph County Office: (765) 288-8732
- Agency Email: icap@icapcaa.org
Township Trustees
What is a township trustee?
Trustees are elected people in each township who help the poor obtain certain basic necessities. The trustee may help with shelter or housing costs, utility bills, food, clothing, medical needs, burial expenses, or school supplies. Trustee assistance is considered “last resort” assistance. You first must try to get help with other agencies and/or family members. (Source: Indiana Legal Services)
- Licking Township
- Phone: 765-348-0920; leave a message.
- Email: lickingtrustee@gmail.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Licking-Township-Trustee-266420580517621/
- Harrison Township
- Phone: 765-728-5881
- Email: twibell1177@yahoo.com
- Jackson Township
- Phone: 765-730-8686
- Email: jacksontownshiptrustee@gmail.com
- Washington Township
- Phone: 765-499-2706
- Email: clechien86@yahoo.com
Other Assistance
- Legal help for low-income people:
- Be Well Indiana: https://bewellindiana.com/
- Indiana Unemployment: https://www.in.gov/dwd/3474.htm
