You may apply to the appropriate Township Trustee for poor relief and temporary assistance until welfare and food stamp benefits come through.
Residents of Chester Township should contact Flo Dahlstrom, 1409 N. Market Street, North Manchester, Indiana, 46962 (982-2287). His office hours are 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Wednesday and Friday from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m., by appointment only.
Residents of Pleasant Township should contact Becky Warmuth, 10459 N. Ogden Road, N. Manchester, Indiana, 46962, (982-8745). Office hours by appointment.
If eligible, you may receive temporary assistance with food, shelter, utilities, school clothing, school book rental, medical and funeral expenses.
The Wabash County Welfare Office may also be contacted to apply for food stamps, welfare and aid to dependent children. It is located at 89 W. Canal Street, Wabash, Indiana, 46992, (1-260-563-8471). The Wabash office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
