Catholic Charities

6919 Indianapolis Blvd.
Sister Barbara Sable     
Hammond IN - (219) 844-4883

East Chicago, IN - (219) 397-5803                 

Catholic Family Services – serving East Chicago & Whiting
3901 Fir Street, East Chicago, IN
Maria Lopez
(219) 397-5803

Rent, mortgage, food and NIPSCO assistance.

First Presbyterian Church
8727 Delaware Avenue, Highland, IN 46322
Rev. Dr. Laura B. Reason
(219) 838-6850

Food pantry from 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday.
Works closely with Salvation Army in Munster to provide support to people in need of pledges for rent, mortgages and utility bills. Individuals must be pre-qualified by Salvation Army before asking for pledge. Gas cards available to individuals in service area.

New Salem Baptist Church

833 Conkey Street, Hammond, IN 46320
Rev. Wayne Hudson
(219) 932-0999
 

Rental assistance, referrals to Salvation Army and counseling services 

by appointment only.

North Township Trustee’s Office – Frank J. Mrvan
5947 Hohman Avenue, Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 932-2530
2105 Broadway, East Chicago, IN  46312
(219) 398-2435

Provides rent and mortgage assistance based on application process.

Ridge United Methodist Church    
8607 Columbia Avenue, Munster, IN 46321
Steven Conger
(219) 838-4770

Assist with pledges after appointment with the Salvation Army.

St. James Catholic Church
9640 Kennedy Avenue, Highland, IN  46322    
Rev. Keith M. Virus    
(219) 924-4220            

St. Vincent de Paul Society – (219) 650-2152.

St. James Family Help Services – (219) 796-5093.

Salvation Army
8225 Columbia Avenue, Munster, IN 46321
Janet Charleston
(219) 838-0380

NIPSCO, rent, water, prescriptions, transportation, lodging and food.
EFSP program for Lake County residents outside of Gary. 
Manages church pledging program for churches in Lake County assisting clients in the service area.  All assistance by appointment only, except the bread program at 1 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.

Salvation Army ECC
513 W. Chicago Avenue, East Chicago, IN 46312                   
Lt. Obed Briceno
Office: (219) 398-2939
Fax: (219) 398-9692
Email: Obed_Briceno@usc.salvationarmy.org

Energy assistance, NIPSCO, EFSP,  food pantry once every 30 days, rent 

by appointment only, gas, food program Mon-Wed-Fri 12:00 p.m- 1:00 pm., music 

classes (guitar and brass),  Gas, household vouchers and counseling, prescriptions.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul
7132 Arizona Avenue, Hammond, IN 46323
Coordinator Diane McKern 
(219) 933-0100    

Provides temporary emergency assistance to people in need. 
Food pantry is open year round. Also provides financial assistance for utilities, rent, mortgage, water, medicine, etc.