Unfortunately at this time, due to a high volume of requests, we are not able to assist every applicant. If appointments are available, a case manager will contact you to gather more information to determine if we may be able to assist you. Current wait time is several weeks.

If you receive an email from someone requesting personal information on behalf of Catholic Charities and they do not have a @ccfwsb.org email address, do not send them anything. 

Instructions:

If you are a resident of Elkhart, Kosciusko, Marshall, or St. Joseph County only and in need of assistance, please fill out each section of this form. These questions will help determine if your family may qualify for our Resource and Referral program. 

We cannot process your request without all of this important information, so please answer every question included on the application form. 

Please be prepared to provide proof of:

  • Household income

  • Identification

  • Copies of lease agreements/ bills/invoices

Additional Resources:

If you or a family member needs additional resources, please call 211. For mental health assistance, call the national hotline at 811.

If you need assistance in a different county, please visit our East Region or North Region form.

Download a copy of our Client Handbook and Program Participant Agreement.

West Region Food Pantry:

Catholic Charities’ Food Pantry is located at 1817 Miami Street South Bend, IN 46613.

Food Pantry Hours:  

  • Wednesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

  • Wednesday 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 

If you are a St. Joseph County resident needing utility assistance before December 31, 2024, please indicate that on the form below. All other requests, please fill out the form below. Please note that we receive a high volume of applications, and not all applications will qualify for assistance. If your application is selected for processing, a case manager will contact you to conduct a screening and request any necessary documents.

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