Over the last weekend, we’ve seen neighbors across Indianapolis come together to support each other during historic flooding.

If you evacuated your home and need clothes, food or supplies, we gathered a list of resources. For emergency medical needs, call 911. If you need to report damage or want to start finding resources, call 211 and check out the state’s disaster resources page. You can also call the Red Cross at 888-684-1441.

The city posted a flooding resources page, which includes how to make a claim for damage, where to find shelter and what supplies people need most. If you know of community resources, submit them to this online form and they will be added to a community resources map.

If you live in Ravenswood, neighbors are using their Facebook group to post updates on dumpsters, finding shelter and meetings.

If you live in Rocky Ripple, check the town’s website or Facebook page for updates on needs and assistance.

We will update this story as we learn about more resources.

Shelters

You can use the Red Cross’ online tool to find an open shelter near you. These are the two shelters open in Indianapolis now.

The American Red Cross and Washington Township set up this disaster relief shelter, where you can stay. You can also enter Door 20 to get supplies and clothes. You cannot bring pets to this shelter.

Families with pets can find shelter at the Noble Center. This replaced the shelter at the Broad Ripple Park Family Center.

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Supplies

Gleaner’s is distributing free food and hygiene items for anyone seeking relief from the floods.

You can get shoes, clothes and supplies from Washington Township Schools. Go to Door 20. They are also accepting money donations online.

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📍 Glendale Christian Church, 1788 Haynes Ave.
🗓️ Donation drop-off: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 18

Needs: Dehumidifiers, cleaning supplies, pet supplies and volunteers.

Needs: Diapers (all sizes), wipes, formula, chargers, sleeping bags, pillows, non-perishable foods, bottled water, gloves, cleaning supplies and money or gift cards.

You can also donate money online.

Needs: Baby formula, diapers, batteries, medical supplies, hygiene items, flashlights, cleaning supplies, ready-to-eat meals and snacks.

They are also in need of volunteers who can pick up kits of items and distribute them to their neighbors or others in need.

Needs: Bottled water, pet food, cleaning supplies, trash bags, baby formula, diapers, first aid items and unused hygiene items.

The church is assembling buckets full of cleaning supplies to give out to flood victims. You can donate money or drop off buckets and supplies such as trash bags and dish soap at either of the church locations. They’re also looking for volunteers to pass out the buckets.

Needs: Blankets, clothing, non-perishable food, hygiene products, toys and pet supplies.

Needs: Non-perishable food to stock their food pantry and distribute the rest to flood victims.

Needs: Pads, tampons, wipes, socks and deodorant.

Needs: Cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, N95 masks, rubber gloves, paper towels, toiletry items, box cutters, trash bags, diapers, brooms, bleach and mops.

During Broad Ripple’s Third Thursday event, you can shop local and businesses will donate a portion of their proceeds to flood relief. Each business listed above will also serve as a spot to drop off donations.

Needs: Rubber gloves, face masks, cleaning supplies, heavy duty trash bags, paper towels, brooms, mops, box cutters, N95 masks, bottled water, prepackaged snacks

During an event, We Walk Indy is collecting supplies. If you’re interested in the Reset Retreat event, you can get a ticket online.

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Child care

Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning

If you need help finding child care, you can visit the state’s Child Care Finder portal or email the Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning at earlycare@fssa.in.gov.

Firefly can assist if you have questions about applying for a voucher to help pay for child care.

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Food pantries

You can use the Community Compass website to find help with groceries, meals and more.

Food pantry open:

• 1-3 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. Mondays
• 10-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays

Food pantry open:

• 12:30-3 p.m. Tuesdays
• 4-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays
• 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays

Must have a document showing proof of address.

Food pantry open 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

West side: Mary Rigg Food Pantry

📍 2102 W. Morris St.

No eligibility requirements. Food pantry is open:

• Mondays from 10:30 a.m.-noon
• Tuesdays from 1-3 p.m.
• First Wednesday of each month from 5:30-7 p.m.
• All other Wednesdays from 12:30-2 p.m.

Eastside Pawject

📍Christian Park — 4713 Stratford Ave.
📍Irvington Terrace — 6742 E. Washington St.
📍Irvington — 5545 E. Washington St.
📍West side — 1823 Beckenbauer Lane
📍Little Flower — 1302 N. Emerson Ave.
📍East Warren — 7694 E. 21st St.
📍Warren — 8601 E. 10th St.

You can pick up free food for your pets from boxes at these addresses at any time. You can also find more pet food pantries from this online directory from Pet Friendly Services of Indiana.

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Clothes

The Center Township clothing closet offers free clothes to any Marion County resident. You can come once a month to get clothes.

This clothing closet is open to kids and families. You don’t have to make an appointment or fill out paperwork — just show up during open hours and shop for what you need.

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Volunteer or donate

Sign up to volunteer with the Red Cross. You can also donate to their disaster relief efforts.

State Sen. Andrea Hunley is organizing volunteer shifts to help with flood response on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Fill out a form online to sign up.

The Indianapolis Foundation created a flood relief fund where all money goes to local organizations helping people recover from flood damage. Click here to donate.

Rocky Ripple neighbors set up a GoFundMe to help pay for repairs to residents’ homes and the Town Hall.

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Mirror Indy reporter Sophie Young covers services and resources. Contact her at sophie.young@mirrorindy.org.

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