During this time of upheaval and uncertainty, factual information from trusted sources is of the utmost importance. Our library has always prided ourselves on our ability to be one of those sources, and even though our doors are closed, our service to you has not. We will do our very best to keep up-to-date, relevant, and trusted information posted to these pages for you to reference.
Do your part and stay safe. We are all in this together.
-Krissy
financial resources:
EAP (Energy Assistance Program) Please use patience-limited staff are working remotely Available for anyone who has not already applied Call Northwest Indiana Community Action: 1-219-794-1829
NIPSCO Offering no disconnects until after May 1st Customers eligible for 3 month credit agreements Has been extended to 6 months Call 800-464-7726
Department of Family Resources Call: 800-403-0864 to apply one line SNAP/TANF, Health Coverage/HIP, Impact Employment
nutrition/food resources:
Newton County Community Services Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and 1:00p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Drive thru services offered Call: 219-285-2246 Also – follow up on Facebook for updates
Morocco United Methodist Church Backpack food program Call: 219-869-2324 Also – Follow us on Facebook for updates
Community Christian Reformed Church Each Saturday of Month 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Drive thru services offered Call: 219-345-3388
Covenant Federated Church 1st & 3rd Monday of every month including March 30th Hours are 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Drive thru only, please stay inside your vehicle Call: 219-474-5813
Brook United Methodist Church Thursday nights free hot meal - starting at 5 pm Drive through the alley behind the church, stop at the kitchen door, stay in your car and your meal(s) will be handed out in to-go boxes. Call: 219-275-3751 Also - Follow us on Facebook for updates
Lake Village Presbyterian Call: 219-992-3466 Also - follow us on Facebook for updates
transportation resources:
Newton County Community Services Schedule a ride to an appointment, grocery store Call Newton County Community Services: 219-285-2246 Also – follow up on Facebook for updates https://newton-county-community-services.webnode.com/
Governor Holcomb's Executive Orders This link takes you to the state website's page listing all of the executive orders. https://www.in.gov/gov/2384.htm
