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CARES CARES assists with response to mental health crises and connects individuals to community resources. Please note this page is not always monitored.

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11/25/2025

FREE THANKSGIVING MEALS Thursday, November 27th! Drive through available at Warsaw's American Legion; Homebound meals...please call Warsaw Elks Lodge 574-267-7802.

Warsaw Area Career Center - WACC thanks for having us!
11/24/2025

Warsaw Area Career Center - WACC thanks for having us!

11/24/2025

A new monthly support group for veterans kicks off on Thursday, December 11th, and will meet on the second Thursday of each month. The group will address mental health challenges and share a meal together.

11/20/2025

Available to anyone. Be in line early. 😊 First come first served until they run out.

CARES team member Tanya Jackson had the honor of speaking to some amazing Jefferson Spartans - Winona Lake this week!
11/14/2025

CARES team member Tanya Jackson had the honor of speaking to some amazing Jefferson Spartans - Winona Lake this week!

Kindergarten had a Community Helper visit from Tanya Jackson (CARES). She shared how she helps our local police and firefighters take care of those in need. She even helps with food, car seats, clothing, and directing a family or person in need to another agency for help!

We appreciate your visit! Thank you!

(Photo provided by Mrs. McCammon.)

Thank you to all who have served and currently serve our country. We appreciate you this Veteran's Day and every day.
11/11/2025

Thank you to all who have served and currently serve our country. We appreciate you this Veteran's Day and every day.

Help us remind the residents of Kosciusko County that we all need help sometimes and where they can go when help is need...
11/10/2025

Help us remind the residents of Kosciusko County that we all need help sometimes and where they can go when help is needed!

Thanks to a group project through the Kosciusko Leadership Academy, we have window clings available for local businesses.

Send us a message, email CARES@warsaw.in.gov or call 574-385-2111 to get your cling.

Thanksgiving Meal DistributionsTuesday, November 25, 2025 – Kosciusko County9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET *While supplies last....
11/10/2025

Thanksgiving Meal Distributions

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 – Kosciusko County
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: God’s Highway to Heaven, 555 Weber St., Warsaw, IN 46580
*This distribution will serve 225 households.

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 – Kosciusko County
12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Mentone United Methodist Church, 116 E. Main, Mentone, IN 46539
*This distribution will serve 225 households.

2025 Turkeys on the Table Distributions
Distributions take place in Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall, St. Joseph and Starke Counties in Northern Indiana.

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 - Starke County
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. CT *While supplies last.
Where: North Judson United Methodist Church, 210 Center Ave., North Judson, IN 46366
*This distribution will serve 125 households.

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 - Starke County
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT *While supplies last.
Where: Knox United Methodist Church, 201 S. Shield St., Knox, IN 46534
*This distribution will serve 150 households.

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 – St. Joseph County
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Jordan Ford (Commercial Truck Lot), 609 E. Jefferson Blvd., Mishawaka, IN 46545
*This distribution will serve 200 households.

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 – St. Joseph County
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Ivy Tech, 220 Dean Johnson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601
*This distribution will serve 200 households.

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 – Marshall County
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 430 Academy Rd., Culver, IN 46511
*This distribution will serve 150 households.

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 – Marshall County
12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Argos United Methodist Church, 570 N. Michigan St., Argos, IN 46501
*This distribution will serve 150 households.

Thursday, November 13, 2025 – Elkhart County
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Maple City Chapel, 2015 Lincolnway E., Goshen, IN 46526
*This distribution will serve 250 households.

Thursday, November 13, 2025 – Elkhart County
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: McCoy Memorial Baptist Church, 134 St. Clair Ave., Elkhart, IN 46516
*This distribution will serve 200 households.

Friday, November 14, 2025 – Kosciusko County
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, 1400 E. Smith St., Warsaw, IN 46580
*This distribution will serve 225 households.

Friday, November 14, 2025 – Kosciusko County
12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: First Baptist Church, 206 S. Oak St., Mentone, IN 46539
*This distribution will serve 225 households.

Friday, November 14, 2025 – St. Joseph County
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Cube Smart Self Storage, 3701 Portage Rd., South Bend, IN 46628
*This distribution will serve 300 households.

Saturday, November 15, 2025 – Elkhart County
9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Elkhart Calvary Assembly of God, 1010 E. Mishawaka Rd., Elkhart, IN 45617
*This distribution will serve 300 households.

Saturday, November 15, 2025 – LaPorte County
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. CT *While supplies last.
Where: Marquette Mall (former JC Penney), 201 W. US 20, Michigan City, IN 46360
*This distribution will serve 500 households.

Saturday, November 15, 2025 – St. Joseph County
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Food Bank of Northern Indiana, 702 Chapin St., South Bend, IN 46601
*This distribution will serve 900 households.

Monday, November 17, 2025 - Marshall County
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Jane’s Park, 600 Woodies Lane, Bremen, IN 46506
*This distribution will serve 150 households.

Monday, November 17, 2025 - Marshall County
12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Plymouth Parks, 1660 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, IN 46563
*This distribution will serve 150 households.

Monday, November 17, 2025 - Starke County
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CT *While supplies last.
Where: Healthlinc, 104 E. Culver Rd., Suite 106, Knox, IN 46534
*This distribution will serve 125 households.

Monday, November 17, 2025 – St. Joseph County
2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: The former Kroger parking lot, 4526 W. Western Ave., South Bend, IN 46619
*This distribution will serve 250 households.

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 – LaPorte County
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT *While supplies last.
Where: Salvation Army, 3240 Monroe St., LaPorte, IN 46350
*This distribution will serve 150 households.

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 – LaPorte County
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. CT *While supplies last.
Where: First Church of God, 2020 E. Lincolnway, LaPorte, IN 46350
*This distribution will serve 150 households.

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 – St. Joseph County
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: New Life Church, 11593 McKinley Highway, Osceola, IN 46561
*This distribution will serve 250 households.

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 – St. Joseph County
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Ice Box, 1421 S. Walnut St., South Bend, IN 46619
*This distribution will serve 250 households.

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – Elkhart County
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: East Goshen Mennonite Church, 2019 E. Lincoln Ave., Goshen, IN 46528
*This distribution will serve 250 households.

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – Elkhart County
12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: New Hope United Methodist Church, 28765 C.R. 4, Elkhart, IN 46514
*This distribution will serve 200 households.

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – LaPorte County
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. CT *While supplies last.
Where: High Praise Outreach Ministries, 301 E. 9th St., Michigan City, IN 46360
*This distribution will serve 200 households.

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – LaPorte County
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 a.m. CT *While supplies last.
Where: Kingsford Heights Community Center, 515 Wayland Rd., Kingsford Heights, IN 46346
*This distribution will serve 200 households.

Thursday, November 20, 2025 – St. Joseph County
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Charles Black Community Center, 3419 W. Washington St., South Bend, IN 46619
*This distribution will serve 200 households.

Thursday, November 20, 2025 – St. Joseph County
12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: The former Bargain Lane, 1302 Elwood Ave., South Bend, IN 46628
*This distribution will serve 200 households.

Thursday, November 20, 2025 – Elkhart County
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Ivy Tech College, 22531 C.R. 18, Goshen, IN 46528
*This distribution will serve 200 households.

Thursday, November 20, 2025 – Elkhart County
12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Family Christian Development Center, 151 S. Locke St., Nappanee, IN 46528
*This distribution will serve 150 households.

Friday, November 21, 2025 – Elkhart County
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Northside Baptist Church, 53198 C.R. 9, Elkhart, IN 46514
*This distribution will serve 250 households.

Friday, November 21, 2025 – Elkhart County
12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Excel Center (Pierre Moran Mall), 154 W. Hively Ave., Elkhart, IN 46517
*This distribution will serve 300 households.

Friday, November 21, 2025 – St. Joseph County
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Walnut Grove, 2717 Woodmere Lane, South Bend, IN 46615
*This distribution will serve 200 households.

Friday, November 21, 2025 – St. Joseph County
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Calvary Church, 3001 W. Cleveland Rd, South Bend, IN 46628
*This distribution will serve 250 households.

Saturday, November 22, 2025 – St. Joseph County
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Liberty Elementary School, 600 Pregel Dr., Mishawaka, IN 46545
*This distribution will serve 200 households.

Saturday, November 22, 2025 – Elkhart County
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Clayton Homes, 66700 St. Rd. 19, Wakarusa, IN 46573
*This distribution will serve 300 households.

Saturday, November 22, 2025 – St. Joseph County
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: The former Kroger parking lot, 4526 W. Western Ave., South Bend, IN 46619
*This distribution will serve 300 households.

Monday, November 24, 2025 – Elkhart County
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Runnings South, 3501 S. Main St., Elkhart, IN 46517
*This distribution will serve 300 households.

Monday, November 24, 2025 – Elkhart County
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Middlebury Food Pantry, 13307 C. R. 16, Middlebury, IN 46540
*This distribution will serve 200 households

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 – Kosciusko County
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: God’s Highway to Heaven, 555 Weber St., Warsaw, IN 46580
*This distribution will serve 225 households.

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 – LaPorte County
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CST *While supplies last.
Where: H.O.P.E. Center, 222 McClelland Ave., Michigan City, IN 46360
*This distribution will serve 300 households.

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 – Kosciusko County
12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Mentone United Methodist Church, 116 E. Main, Mentone, IN 46539
*This distribution will serve 225 households.

Assorted food items offered free of charge. All items are pre-boxed and pre-bagged. First come, first served, while supplies last for those in need of food assistance. One box/turkey per household.

Distributions are drive through. Please remain in your vehicle and open your trunk to receive items. An area will be available for self-loading if your trunk does not open.

Another food closet! Located at Lincoln Elementary school, 203 N Lincoln St., on the side of the school next to the shed...
11/07/2025

Another food closet!

Located at Lincoln Elementary school, 203 N Lincoln St., on the side of the school next to the shed.

"This pantry is open 24/7 for anyone in our community to give what they can or take what they need — focusing on non-expired hygiene and non-perishable food items."

🎉 We have some EXCITING news to share!! 🎉

Lincoln is opening a Community Food Pantry!
Please see the details below for the ribbon cutting ceremony ⬇️

🎀 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – Lincoln Elementary Community Food Pantry! 🎀

Join us tomorrow at 1:00 PM as we officially open our Community Food Pantry at Lincoln Elementary (203 N Lincoln St)! 🦁💙

📍 The pantry will be located on the side of the school next to the shed.

This pantry is open 24/7 for anyone in our community to give what they can or take what they need — focusing on non-expired hygiene and non-perishable food items.

Come celebrate this new way our Lincoln Lions are putting kindness into action! ❤️

📦 Ways to help:
• Bring an item to donate
• Spread the word
• Stop by to help keep it clean & stocked

Let’s show what community support looks like, Lincoln Lions! 🦁💪

There is a new food closet in Silver Lake!
11/07/2025

There is a new food closet in Silver Lake!

Silver Lake now has a food pantry cabinet outside of the Town Meeting Hall (by meeting room), 604 N Jefferson St Silver Lake. If you need food, please stop by and if you have extra and want to give non-perishables please feel free to do so.

Donated by a generous Silver Lake Family. The Town of Silver Lake thanks you and appreciates what you’ve done.

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