TOWNSHIP ASSISTANCE

What We Provide

Types of assistance available to St. John Township residents are:

  • Food
  • Shelter
  • Medical
  • Transportation
  • Burials and Funeral
  • Utility

* Please refer to the guidelines for eligibility

Requirements

Must be a resident of St. John Township.

What You Need To Bring

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WHAT DO YOU NEED?

 

  1. Call the office at (219) 865-2705 to make an appointment for Township Assistance.
  2. Pick up an application for township assistance at the Trustee's office ​or download the application and checklist.

​Please download the 10 page application and checklist here

  3.  Complete the Township Assistance Application.

  4.  Gather the necessary paperwork from the township checklist.

  5.  Apply for Food Stamps with FSSA at (800) 403-0864.

  6.  Apply for Energy Assistance through Lake County Community Services at                         (219)663-0627. 

 

DONATIONS

How Can you help Others

Donations are accepted at the Trustee's Office. Donations of non-perishable food, personal care items, household items, paper goods, and clothing are greatly appreciated. Gift cards for clothing, grocery and gas are also accepted. Items donated to the Trustee's office will be given to the applicants of St. John Township.

FOOD PANTRY

The food pantry is currently low on these non-perishable items:

*PLEASE CHECK TO MAKE SURE ITEMS DONTATED ARE NOT EXPIRED

 

  • Hamburger Helper
  • Canned Ravioli
  • Rice
  • Jelly
  • Crackers
  • Canned Meats
  • ham
  • spam
  • sausages
  • chicken
  • salmon

 

  • Apple Sauce
  • Chips
  • Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 
  • Pudding
  • Pancake Mix
  • Juices
  • Pudding
  • Jello
  • Syrup
  • Snacks
  • Hand held can openers

 

  • Stuffing
  • Sugar
  • Flour
  • Oil

 

  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Unopened Paper Products
  • Paper Towels
  • Toilet Paper
  • Tissue, and facial tissue
  • Grocery gift certificates
  • Laundry Detergent

 

OTHER WAYS TO DONATE

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

School supplies are available for students who are referred by the Lake Central School Corporation. Any donations of school supplies are greatly appreciated.