Everything is free and there are frequent postings for food, furniture, clothing, community announcements and many other things.
Shelbyville Free Facebook Sites
Shelby County Township Map
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.
Cell Phone (Gov't Subsidized)
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 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
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
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
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.
Shelbyville, IN Wants & Needs for Free
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.
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.
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
Upside offers cash back on gas, groceries, and dining at participating locations—neighbors claim an offer in the app, make a purchase, and cash out earnings in-app (availability varies by location).
Fetch lets users scan paper receipts or link e-receipts from most stores to earn points redeemable for digital gift cards—an easy, low-barrier way to stretch budgets on everyday purchases.
