Pendleton
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Local offices in Pendleton
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Local office · City office
Pendleton Town Hall
100 W. State St, Pendleton, IN 46064
Help here
- Town services and resident questionsContact the town office for help with town services and questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on town.pendleton.in.us
Utilities · City office
Pendleton Utility Billing Office
100 W. State St, Pendleton, IN 46064
Help here
- Utility billsVisit the utility billing office to ask about town utility bills.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on town.pendleton.in.us
Library · Regional office
Pendleton Community Public Library
595 E. Water St, Pendleton, IN 46064
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use the library’s learning resources and programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pendleton.lib.in.us
Older adults · Nonprofit
Pendleton Community Center, Inc.
Help here
- The Gathering PlaceAdults age 60 and older can join activities and have a free lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pendletoncommunitycenter.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Madison County
Pendleton is in Madison County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Madison County Health Department
206 E. 9th St., Anderson, IN 46016
Help here
- Public health and vital recordsGet public health nursing, health education, vital records, and environmental health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on madisoncounty.in.gov
Veterans · County office
Madison County Veterans Affairs Office
739 Main St., Anderson, IN 46016
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits and finding other services for veterans and their families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on madisoncounty.in.gov
Emergency help · County office
Madison County Emergency Management Agency
16 E. 9th St., Anderson, IN 46016
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationFind information and guidance to prepare for emergencies and disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on madisoncounty.in.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Anderson Housing Authority
528 W. 11th St., Anderson, IN 46016
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersAsk about public housing, affordable apartments, or housing choice vouchers.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ahain.org
State office · State office
Madison County Division of Family Resources
222 E. 10th St., Suite E, Anderson, IN 46016-1734
Help here
- Benefits applicationsApply for state benefits, including food assistance and health coverage.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
State office · County office
Madison County WIC Program
2101 Jackson St., Suite 118, Anderson, IN 46016
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently had a baby, or care for a young child.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on in.gov
Indiana programs by kind of help
These are run by Indiana and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Indiana 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 866-211-9966 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988