Everything is free and there are frequent postings for food, furniture, clothing, community announcements and many other things.
The S.A.S.S. FB page has current postings from over 100 community agencies within Shelby County announcing events, activities and resources being offered.
Shelbyville Free Facebook Site
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S.A.S.S. Facebook Site
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Shelby County Township Map
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Use this map to input your address and find out what township you are in.
Shelby County Township Trustees
Once you know what township you are in, you can look up your trustee on this site.
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FIRST: Check the Shelby County Emergency Management Agency site first and then look on the map link below for locations.
Warming & Cooling Centers
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NEXT: Find the locations on the map.
Cell Phone (Gov't Subsidized)
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The U.S. government, through the Federal Communications Commission’s Lifeline program, offers free or deeply discounted phone service (including cell phones) to eligible low-income individuals and households. If you need help filling out this form, please call Angie at The Bridge 317-699-2335.
Laundry Love
Laundry Love is a mission organized by Zion Evangelical Church along with several other contributing churches. It offers free washer/dryer service and detergent for up to 60 pounds per household as well as clothing items, household goods, toiletries and personal hygiene products.
Days: 4th Tuesday of every month.
Times: 12:30-6:30PM (no walk-ins after 6:00PM
Location: Water Works Express Laundry, 236 E. Broadway, Shelbyville IN 46176
Food resources include food pantries, prepared meals, meals delivered and blessing boxes.
Includes senior health care, housekeeping, meal prep, personal care, companionship, medical rehab and running errands and addiction recovery
Organizations that help you find a job as well as companies that are typically hiring with their contact information
Door-to-door service, disability service, vans, car-pools, and transportation to other counties
Human Services, Inc.
Helps Shelby County families with things like food, baby formula (WIC), help paying rent or utility bills, and free meals. They also offer Head Start preschool programs and other classes to support families.
- Energy Assistance Program, call (317) 398-3153
- Rental Assistance Program, call (812)-372-8407
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Firefly
Offers free, in-home help for families with kids 17 and under. A case manager works with you personally to help you find safe housing, get help with rent or utilities, improve your parenting skills, or finding support for work, school, or health needs. Fill out the application by clicking on the link above or call: 317.535.3326
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St. Vincent DePaul
Offers personalized support—like advice, help with utilities, food, clothing, and anything else they can do to lend a hand. Open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 424 East Jackson Street in Shelbyville or call 317-395-7027.
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Turning Point
Turning Point Domestic Violence Services helps anyone facing abuse or unsafe situations. They offer a 24-hour crisis hotline, safe emergency shelter, longer-term housing, legal help, and support for children. They also provide safety planning, counseling, and referrals so families can find safety, stability, and healing.
- 24-Hour Hotline: 1-800-221-6311
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Youth Assistance Program
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YAP helps kids, youth and their families by offering mentoring, tutoring, counseling, and practical support like food and clothes. 20 W. Polk St. Suite 101, Shelbyville, IN 46176. (317) 421-8141
The Cancer Association walks alongside local cancer patients by helping with the costs of treatment, gas, food, and other needs, while also offering personal and spiritual support. 31 Public Square, Shelbyville, IN 46176. 317-398-0100
Cancer Association
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Shelby Senior Services
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They help seniors stay active, safe, and independent by providing things like nutritious meals (in centers or delivered), fun gatherings and classes, help with taxes and legal issues, and rides around town through the non-emergency transport service called ShelbyGo. 317.398.0127
Shelbyville, IN Wants & Needs for Free
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The purpose of this Facebook group is for people who are looking for things they are needing or wanting. It does not have to be a need, it can simply be something for a hobby or things that you collect. If there are items that you no longer need, use, or want please put them on the site. You must join the group first.
FSSA Benefits Portal
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This website lets you apply for and manage Indiana benefit programs like SNAP (food help), TANF (cash aid), Medicaid and HIP, child care assistance, job training support, and even help with burial costs. It’s a one-stop place to check eligibility, apply, and track your benefits in areas like food, health care, child care, utilities, and family support.
Rupert's Kids
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Saturdays 8-11 non-food items only ($1.00/item unless marked): toys, bandages, Depends, hygiene items, skin care (for both men, women and kids, when available). 24 W. Broadway, Shelbyville, IN 46176.
317-251-4732 https://www.facebook.com/RupertsKids
Buddies Helping Buddies
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Provides compassionate peer support and connections to community resources for individuals and families facing mental health struggles, addiction, or homelessness. Call Tabitha at 317-315-3593
Shelter from the Storm
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Emergency and longer term housing if necessary to women and their dependent children suffering from physical, spiritual, emotional and/or sexual abuse. Also, casework, clothing, legal aid, budgeting, counseling, childcare, peer support groups, transportation, life skills training and more.
Love INC is a registered 501(c)3 Domestic Nonprofit Corporation
Fed. EIN: 99-5015125
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