Many in our community may be experiencing homelessness or food insecurity.  Local nonprofit organizations can provide support for unhoused and food-insecure people and families within Johnson County. 

Titles and resources listed below have been compiled by JCPL librarians to raise awareness.

Homelessness and Food Insecurity Books

Homelessness and Food Insecurity Films

Homelessness and Food Insecurity Resources for Children and Teens

I need food assistance. Where can I get help?

• Community Meals
  Community Meals are served daily at several churches in Johnson county. The meals are free and open to anyone. 

• Food Assistance Availability Map
  This site is designed to help you find available food resources near you. To use the map, enter your address in the search tool. Food assistance such as food pantries and meal sites within five miles will be listed.

• Great Harvest Food Pantry
  New Whiteland area food pantry for Johnson County residents; proof of residency with a picture ID is required.

• Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County
  317-736-5090
  211 Commerce Drive, Franklin, IN
  Faith-based food pantry for Johnson County residents; proof of residency with a picture ID is required. 

• Johnson County Blessing Boxes
  A map of self-serve pantries of non-perishable food items.

• Johnson County Helpline
  Information and referral service that provides phone numbers, contact information and guidance to social services resources. Available for Johnson County residents needing help with food, medical, housing, etc.

• Johnson County WIC
  Johnson County WIC is dedicated to providing real support for you and your family to become healthy and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Pregnant women, Postpartum women, infants and children up to age 5 are categorically eligible to participate in the WIC Program.

• Little Free Pantry at the Franklin Branch of Johnson County Public Library

• Saints Francis & Clare Parish Harvest Food Pantry
  317-859-4673
  5901 Olive Branch Road, Greenwood, IN
  Food pantry operated out of Saints Francis & Clare Parish, providing food for residents of Johnson and Morgan counties; proof of residency is required.

• The Lord's Locker
  

  317-878-7708
  P.O. Box 327
  190 E. Pearl Street, Trafalgar, IN
  Faith-based organization providing food, clothing and household items to residents of Johnson, Morgan and Brown counties; a picture ID and Social Security numbers for all family members is required.

• 24/7 Little Free Pantry
  Greenwood area walk-up pantry and library set out by the sidewalk and open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

I need housing assistance. Where can I get help?

• Dayspring Center
  Resource center located in Indianapolis offers 24-hour emergency housing for those facing a crisis situation, as well as case management and long-term housing to address needs more deeply.

• Human Services, Inc.
  Organization that offers various services to meet the basic needs of individuals from Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Johnson and Shelby counties.