a note from the director:

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

Faith Harvest
Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 
Thursdays 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
4th Saturday of Month 9:00 a.m – 11:00 a.m. 
Call:  219-285-2791

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/

internet/wifi provider resources

Everyone On
Helps locate low-cost and free internet providers based on your zip code
​https://www.everyoneon.org/find-offers

State of indiana information and resources

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