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.
Blessing Boxes are built like large mail boxes and placed throughout the city by volunteers and donors who fill the boxes with food products and other items (such as personal, hygiene and infant products) from time to time.
Shelbyville Free Facebook Site
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S.A.S.S. Facebook Site
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Blessing Boxes Map
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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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Food Pantries Map
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Food Pantries are where you can get free food—often including staples like canned goods, produce, meat, and bread—to help stretch your budget and make sure no one in your household goes hungry.
Prepared Meals Map
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You don’t have to go hungry. Hot meal sites are here to welcome you, feed you, and remind you that you matter."
Mobile Food Pantries Map
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To those who are unable to get to other food resources, mobile food pantries bring free groceries directly to you or your neighborhood.
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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.
Transportation
ShelbyGo. A door-to-door service open to all Shelby County residents (age 60+ can ride by donation; those under 60 pay $4–$7 per trip), reservations required:
Mon–Fri by calling (317) 398‑7614.
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CIRTA (County Connect): A reservation-based, cross-county dial-a-ride program serving seniors, disabled, and other residents with flexible transit options (317) 327‑7433.
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CIRTA Commuter Connect: A free commuter-matching service (carpool, vanpool, bus, bike, telecommute) for anyone living/working in Shelby and surrounding counties, with Emergency Ride Home included (317) 327‑7433.
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CICOA Way2Go – My Freedom: For seniors (60+) or individuals with disabilities (with medical form or IndyGo Access card), this voucher-based service supports medical or errand trips across county lines call (317) 803‑6153.
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Lasagna Love connects volunteer lasagna chefs who want to help with individuals and families in need, providing home-cooked lasagnas made with love delivered to your home.
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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
Love INC is a registered 501(c)3 Domestic Nonprofit Corporation
Fed. EIN: 99-5015125
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