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DCC - Evansville, IN

FEDERAL NUTRITION

Why Hunger:
Free hotline where you can access information for local soup kitchens, food pantries, congregate meal sites, and government nutrition programs.
 
 
National Celiac Association:
Includes information for local resources and gluten-free food pantries.
SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps)
 
Federally funded program administered at the state level
 
Eligibility:
 
Apply:
CSFP: Commodity Supplemental Food Program
 
Monthly box may include a variety of the following:  juice, farina, oats, ready-to-eat cereal, rice, pasta, peanut butter, dry beans, canned meat, poultry, or fish, and canned fruits and vegetables. 
 
Eligibility:
Elderly that are at or below 130% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.
 

STATE AND TOWN

Meals on Wheels:
 
Mom’s Meals (Possible Cost Associated): https://www.momsmeals.com/
-Pre-made meals available for purchase and/or in some cases covered by Medicare.
-Usually shipped in batches of 10, 14, and 21 days.
-Can store up to 14 days in refrigerator.
-Costs range around <$8.00/meals. Discounts offered for bulk orders and veterans.
 
-Most packages are priced at 2 to 4 servings.
-There are some single-serve options.
-Pre-made meals available for purchase and/or in some cases covered by Medicare.
Newburgh Area Food Pantry
Phone: 812-518-1563
 
Mobile Food Pantry
Phone: 812-962-7353
Search Other Local Pantries: 
 

HEALTHCARE AND SCRIPT SAVINGS

Healthcare Assistance:
 
Rx Assistance:
 
Medicare Rx Assistance:
 
Insulin Assistance:
 
EyeCare America: eligible patients can receive a free eye exam plus a one year follow up for any condition diagnosed in the initial exam.
 
National Institute of Health: provides information for several organizations that can assist with eye exams, eyeglasses, and eye-related prescriptions.
 
National Ramp: provides information and resources for obtaining a ramp.
 
Paying for Senior Care: provides information for state assistance programs for Durable Medical Equipment.
 

EMERGENCY INT

 
Veterans Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 (Veterans- press 1)
 
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Hours: 24/7. Languages: English, Spanish, and 200+ through interpretation service
 
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
 
Crisis Services & Suicide Prevention: Dial 988
 
 

ELDER CARE

Indiana's Area Agencies on Aging

 

TRANSPORTATION

Garling Mobility
Phone: 812-459-0714
Transportation service
 
Comaier Services Inc.
Phone: 812-422-8515
 
Search Other Transportation Options:
 

HOUSING

Rental Assistance
National Low-Income Housing Coalition
 
Senior Living Discounts
Retail, grocery, restaurant, leisure, travel, etc discounts.
 
Cleaning For A Reason
-Receive 1 free home cleaning each month for 2 months (2 cleanings total)
-Individuals and families who are receiving cancer treatment, recovering from cancer, or in hospice should be eligible.

 

ENRICHMENT

Newburgh Senior Citizens Center
Phone: 812-853-5627
Senior citizen center