Monroe County Township Trustees

Township Trustees, through Poor Relief, provide assistance to those in need.  They can help direct you toward free food and clothing, as well as assist with utility bills, shelter, and some medical expenses.  The following is a list of Trustees for each township.  Call them for help.

Bean Blossom             Vera Francke                      876-5109

Benton                        Donna Richardson               332-6081

Bloomington               Nancy Brinegar                    336-4976

Clear Creek                 Thelma Jeffries                    824-7225

Indian Creek               Samuel Hollingsworth         824-4981

Perry                           Dan Combs                           336-3713

Polk                            Christopher Spiek                  837-9446

Richland                      Donald Lewis                        876-2509

Salt Creek                    David Lane                          837-9446

Van Buren                   Gary Bruce                           825-4490

Washington                 Diana Branam                      876-1158

Township Map of Monroe County

http://indianatownshipassoc.org/townships.html - State map of County Townships and Contacts

You must meet the following guidelines to receive assistance:

- Live in township

- Apply for food stamps

- Nine page application

- Income under poverty level, unless unusual conditions exist

- Show expenses exceed income

- Work Fare, a payback assistance by working for a local government non-profit agency, may be required

- May need to apply for other public assistance

Hoosier Hills Food Bank, Inc. is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt nonprofit organization and was incorporated in 1982. We can be reached at (812) 334-8374 or hhfb@hhfoodbank.org.