Madison County Community Foundation

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TUESDAY FLOOD RELIEF & RECOVERY RESOURCES | AUGUST 18

As flood recovery continues across Madison County, several organizations are providing assistance and volunteer opportunities today. We’ve gathered some of the most useful Tuesday-specific resources below.

CLOTHING, SUPPLIES & ESSENTIAL NEEDS

Turn Away No Longer Inc
3040 E. 38th St., Anderson
**10 a.m.–3 p.m. today**
Flood cleanup supplies and other essential items are available for families affected by the flooding.

Family Resource Center
1102 W. 14th St., Anderson
**10 a.m.–6 p.m. today**
765-623-1527
Assistance may include food, clothing and supplies, financial and housing support, diapers and wipes, and laundry/hygiene items.

Lil Miracles Pregnancy Resource Center / Nikki’s Boutique
2709 E. 38th St., Anderson
**10 a.m.–2 p.m. today**
Diapers, wipes, formula, baby food, clothing, hygiene items, maternity supplies and other essentials for families with babies and young children. Call ahead at **765-606-7956**.

Operation Love Ministries
620 E. 21st St., Anderson
**1–3:30 p.m. today**
Clothing, household necessities and emergency food distribution for Madison County residents, including families affected by the flooding.

Jacara’s Closet – D26 Career Center
325 W. 38th St., Anderson
**4–7 p.m. today**
Walk-ins are welcome for families impacted by flooding who need clothing.

FOOD & MEALS

Park Place Food Pantry
501 College Dr., Anderson
**Noon–2 p.m. today**
Food assistance for Madison County residents. Please call first if possible: **765-374-4663**.

The Christian Center
625 Main St., Anderson
**Lunch: Noon–1 p.m.**
**Dinner: 5–6 p.m.**
Free hot meals are available with no ID required.

SHOWERS & LAUNDRY

Eleos Center
601 Meridian St., Anderson
Showers available **until 3 p.m.**
Laundry available **until 2 p.m.**
Call **765-649-4264** to confirm availability.

SHELTER

The Salvation Army – Anderson
1615 Meridian St., Anderson
Emergency shelter remains available **24 hours a day** for residents displaced by flooding. Call **765-644-2538** for current availability.

CLEANUP & RECOVERY

The City of Anderson has placed flood-debris dumpsters throughout affected neighborhoods at no cost to residents and businesses. Flood-related permit fees and City utility connect/disconnect fees for affected properties are also being waived, and CATS and Nifty-Lift fares remain suspended.

Residents needing help with home cleanup and recovery can also request assistance through IDES, and volunteers can register with IDES to assist with organized flood-recovery work.

LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER?

Please use coordinated volunteer efforts rather than self-deploying into affected neighborhoods.

IDES, South Madison Community Foundation, Heart of Indiana United Way and Indiana 211 are helping connect volunteers with identified recovery needs. Links are available on our full resource page.

This post highlights resources particularly useful today, Tuesday, August 18. Our full Madison County Flood Relief Resource Page includes additional information on housing, financial assistance, cleanup and home recovery, food, supplies, damage reporting, volunteer opportunities, donations and official recovery information.

For the continually updated resource list:
https://www.madisonccf.org/madisoncountyfloodrelief

Information can change quickly. Please contact individual organizations when possible before traveling, and please share this post with someone who may need it.

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This special evening will recognize the people and partners helping Madison County thrive, including the presentation of $300,000 in Elevate Madison grants as part of a three-year initiative to grant more than $1 million across our county.

We will also lift up the unique spirit of Madison County’s hometowns and the generosity that helps each community flourish, now and for generations to come.
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Our team at MCCF continues to navigate the enormous loss of our dear friend and colleague, Sue Patton.

Sue’s generous spirit and love for this community is reflected in the endowment funds the family has designated to donate to in her memory.

Links to give and details of Sue’s memorial service are included in her obituary. Sue’s impact was far reaching and we look forward to gathering together as a community to celebrate her life.

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MONDAY FLOOD RELIEF & RECOVERY UPDATE

Our community continues to share resources and respond in incredible ways. As information continues to come from local organizations, agencies and community partners, we are working to gather and organize verified flood relief and recovery resources in one place.

The Madison County Flood Relief Resource Page includes current information on food, clothing and supplies, housing, cleanup assistance, financial support, volunteer opportunities, donations and more.

We will continue updating the page as resources and recovery needs change.

Please bookmark and share:
https://buff.ly/UL4nsyd

If your organization has updated information or a resource we should include, please let us know.

The CASA Endowment Fund creates a lasting legacy of support for children in Madison County by ensuring every child involved in the court system has a dedicated advocate. Through the work of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), this fund helps give vulnerable children a voice, promotes their safety and well-being, and strengthens our community for generations to come.
We are so excited to welcome East Central Indiana CASA to our fund family!
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SUNDAY FLOOD RELIEF RESOURCES | AUGUST 16

Our full Madison County Flood Relief Resource Page continues to be updated as information changes, but we wanted to pull together several resources that are specifically available today, Sunday, August 16.

If you or someone you know has been impacted by the flooding, please share this post.

FOOD & MEALS

SUNDAY MEAL UPDATE:

FREE SPAGHETTI DINNER – A-Town Center

A-Town Center is offering free spaghetti dinners tonight, Sunday, August 16, beginning at 6:00 PM for anyone who needs a meal.

Meals are available for walk-up or delivery, with no limit on the number of free meals available.

Location: A-Town Center Kitchen
Time: 6:00 PM
Delivery or walk-up available

For meals, delivery, or to help with deliveries, call or text:
765-210-2248
765-602-2514

The Salvation Army – Anderson
1615 Meridian Street, Anderson
The Salvation Army continues to provide shelter and meals for individuals and families affected by the flooding. Call 765-644-2538 for current information.

Free Meals Beginning at 3 p.m.
A local flood-relief effort is distributing meals beginning at 3 p.m. today for anyone who needs one, including residents affected by flooding and first responders. Meals will be available while supplies last.

The Christian Center
625 Main Street, Anderson
Free hot lunch is served today from 12–1 p.m. No ID is required. Families and children are welcome. There is no Sunday dinner service.

ITOWN Church – Madison Campus
6607 Providence Drive, Anderson
Food boxes are being distributed today beginning at 7 a.m. while supplies last. This is a food distribution rather than a prepared meal. PM

Carter’s Kitchen
333 Jackson Street, Anderson
Free chicken and noodle dinners for those affected by the flooding.
Today, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Dagger’s Kitchen
4216 S. Scatterfield Road, Anderson
Free hot meals for families affected by the flooding.
Today, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

Greater Mt. Pilgrim Outreach Ministry / The Gathering of the Queens
Across from The Christian Center
625 Main St., Anderson
2:00 PM
Free hot dog lunch with chips and drinks.

CLOTHING & ESSENTIAL NEEDS

**Outfitters, Inc.**
880 S. Pendleton Ave., Pendleton
**12:00–5:00 PM**
Clothing is available for Madison County residents affected by the flooding. Outfitters is not accepting additional donations at this time.

Frankton Heritage House / Frankton Christian Church Food Bank
109 Walnut St., Frankton
11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Clothing, shoes, hygiene items, bedding, some baby items and food are available for those in need.

CLEANUP & RECOVERY

Park Place Church of God
501 College Dr., Anderson
2:00–4:00 PM
Flood cleanup kits are available while supplies last.

Turn Away No Longer
3040 E. 38th St., Anderson
1:00–4:00 PM
Accepting new flood cleanup and recovery supplies for families impacted by the flooding.

IDES Flood Cleanup & Recovery Assistance
Residents needing help with cleanup, debris removal or beginning recovery work may complete the disaster relief assessment form linked on our resource page.

SHELTER & TEMPORARY HOUSING

Rangeline Community Center
Available for shelter needs.

The Salvation Army
Available for emergency shelter assistance.

Western Hotel at Historic Camp Chesterfield
Affordable temporary lodging may be available for individuals and families displaced or affected by flooding. Call 765-568-1027 for current availability.

REPORT DAMAGE / GET CONNECTED

Indiana 211
Flood-affected homeowners, renters and business owners should report damage through Indiana 211.

Dial 211 for assistance and resource connections.

Residents interested in helping with organized cleanup and recovery efforts are also encouraged to register through Indiana 211 rather than self-deploying into affected neighborhoods.

Our full Madison County Flood Relief Resource Page includes additional food, clothing, housing, financial assistance, cleanup resources, ways to give and other recovery information.

View the full resource page:
https://www.madisonccf.org/madisoncountyfloodrelief

Information is changing quickly, so availability may change throughout the day. Please share this post so today’s resources reach the people who need them.

NEED A MEAL TONIGHT?

We are continuing to update our full Madison County Flood Relief Resource Page as information changes and new resources become available. We’ll be making a more comprehensive update for Sunday, but we wanted to get this time-sensitive information out separately for anyone who needs a meal tonight, Saturday, August 15.

Several Anderson organizations are offering free meals this evening:

First Presbyterian Church
230 W. 9th St., Anderson
5:00–6:30 PM
Soup + sandwiches
No explanation needed. Just come eat.

The Toast Cafe
28 E. 13th St., Anderson
5:00–6:00 PM
Hamburgers, fries or onion rings, and drinks are being provided at no charge for those displaced by the flooding.

The Christian Center
625 Main St., Anderson
Dinner at 5:00 PM
The Christian Center serves a free community meal every day. Anyone who is hungry is welcome.

Anderson First Church
2301 Meridian St., Anderson
Assistance available until 6:00 PM today
Those impacted by the flooding are welcome to stop in for a meal and other assistance.

Please share this post and feel free to comment if you know of other organizations providing a meal tonight. Someone who has spent the last several days displaced, cleaning up a flooded home, or simply trying to figure out what comes next may really need to know where dinner is coming from tonight.

For additional assistance and ways to help, our Madison County Flood Relief Resource Page continues to be updated here:
https://www.madisonccf.org/madisoncountyfloodrelief

Information is current as of Saturday afternoon, August 15. Because flood-relief services are changing quickly, availability may change.

We continue to update our Madison County Flood Relief Resources as new information becomes available. https://buff.ly/0i85PeA

Several new resources have been added, including opportunities for temporary housing, clothing and essential needs, home cleanup and recovery assistance, financial support, and ways to donate or volunteer.

If you or someone you know has been impacted by the flooding, or if you're looking for a way to help, please check the page for the latest information.
We’ll continue adding and updating resources as we learn of them.

Please share so these resources can reach the people who need them.

If your organization has additional resources to add, please email [email protected].

View the latest flood relief resources: https://buff.ly/0i85PeA