Click on the button to find charities, churches, and government assistance programs in Hamilton County. Agencies provide one time emergency rent or energy bill help, or maybe a free box of food from a pantry. There are also free community clinics for medical needs, back to school supplies for children, emergency cash based assistance programs, and government benefits as well as financial assistance programs and resources.

Client Assistance

Good Samaritan Network (GSN) is the umbrella organization that coordinates and develops opportunities and various events for our clients with consistent programming and services that can assist and empower families in building better lives. Good Samaritan Network only serves those who live, work, or attend school in Hamilton County, Indiana.

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In a typical needs assessment process assistance normally begins with a Township Trustee (or with Primelife Enrichment or Shepherd's Center of Hamilton County for seniors and disabled). If a referral is not made a letter of denial is provided by the trustee. Upon receiving either one (a referral or denial) a contact should be made to GSN for next step options.
 

• Financial Assistance

• Holiday Assistance (Thanksgiving / Christmas)

• Energy Assistance (EAP)

• BABE Store

• Food Insecurities / Summer Lunch / Food Back Sack 

• REHAB Equipment

• Housing / Shelter

• Referrals / Household 

• Back To School / Kids Coats

• Job Fair / Training

• Pet Food

• COAD / Disasters

• Medical / Emergency / Prescription Related

• Special Events 

We are persistently researching available resource streams that will help fund client financial assistance for: gas utility, electric utility, water utility, rent, limited medical - including small medical equipment, prescription, cancer-related assistance, and limited car repair. It is compulsory that the client participates in financial ownership along with the application process.

Further, we are constantly working within the collaborative efforts of the Network to provide referrals for essential life needs - typically brought about by life crisis or emergencies - often including, but not limited to, small appliances, basic furnishings, clothing, household goods, etc. 

Notice: Depending on federal, state, and/or local government mandates and/or emergencies, shelter-in-place orders, etc.; we may alter and update our client programs, process, and application criteria at any time with or without notice.

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Holiday Client Assistance 

GSN's signature holiday assistance program significantly impacts thousands of families every year. GSN clients are always able to receive food baskets for both Thanksgiving and/or Christmas if needed. Additionally, our clients may be able to receive new or gently used toys and clothing that they use during the Christmas season.

Everyone who applies will receive some form of assistance from only ONE Hamilton County agency or source. No one will receive assistance without submitting an application annually (digitally/online or hard copy/mail). All names requesting assistance will be cleared through our computer system/process.

• Thanksgiving Distribution - Nov. 19

• Thanksgiving Meal - Nov. 24

• Share Days - Dec. (TBA) 

• Christmas Distribution - Dec. 10

• Christmas Eve Meal - Dec. 24 

Click on "Holiday Assistance Info/Application" button for complete details concerning the process and or to apply for Holiday Assistance ONLINE.

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Before applying for Holiday Assistance online, be reminded a primary applicant will need to provide valid information: address, email, phone number, etc.

FREE Pet Food Wednesdays

CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

• Hamilton County Residents Only

• Front Lot Parking Only

• Photo ID Required

• Sign-Out Required

Securing adequate pet food, and/or funding to purchase pet food, has become increasingly difficult. At this point we don't know when, or if, we will be able to re-open this program. 

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When this program is active and available, GSN, in collaboration with various organizations, including the HUMANE SOCIETY for HAMILTON COUNTY, is pleased to provide FREE PET FOOD to Hamilton County Residents.

CURRENTLY THE PET FOOD WEDNESDAY PROGRAM IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. However, sometimes we do have a limited availability of pet food and pet food items. Your best option is to contact our office (317-842-2603, x200) on an as needed basis at your earliest convenience.

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Various Dog/Cat food products and accessories are available. The type of food available varies from week to week. This is a first-come-first-served program for residents of Hamilton County facing pet food budgetary needs.