bloomington township, Monroe County, indiana

ATTENTION - APPOINTMENTS ARE CURRENTLY BOOKING OUT THREE (3) WEEKS OR MORE Rent and utility bills should be paid each month. If you have not made a payment toward your rent or utility bill for the month it is due, you should contact us immediately. If you wait to seek assistance, it is possible that an eviction will be filed and/or your utility service will be disconnected before an appointment is available.

CLOSINGS Due to inclement weather, the food pantry will be closed on Tuesday, December 2, and staff will be working remotely. Please leave a message and we'll return your call as soon as possible. *** The office and food pantry follows the Monroe County Community School System for weather related closings and delays. If MCCSC is on a 2-hour delay, the office and food pantry will open at 10:00 a.m. If MCCSC closes or shifts to remote learning, the food pantry will close and assistance appointments will be conducted remotely. The office and food pantry will be closed if Monroe County closes county offices or issues a travel watch (orange) or warning (red).

HOURS OF OPERATION To schedule an appointment, please call 812.336.4976. Office hours: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. *** If you experience an emergency on Friday, please leave a voicemail message and we'll return your call as soon as possible. *** The office is closed on weekends, holidays, and other posted closings. *** To pick up items from the pantry, please come in to the office. Food pantry hours: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday, excluding holidays and other posted closings.

If you are experiencing a hardship and are a resident of Bloomington Township, the Trustee may be able to help you. In order for us to assist, the following requirements must be met:

Must be a resident of Bloomington Township
Must have proper picture identification
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must cooperate with the Township’s investigation of your circumstances by providing information and signing an application
Must apply for any and all other public assistance programs for which you may be eligible
Must seek assistance from your family

Assistance

Click here to find out how to start the process to get assistance, confirm you are eligible, and if you may qualify.

Food Pantry

The Township maintains a food pantry for eligible residents. Please come in to make your selections and pick up your order.

Board Meetings

Next meeting: Thursday, November 13, at 4:30 p.m. at 924 W. 17th St., Suite B, Bloomington, IN, or via Zoom by clicking here and using passcode 476429.

Latest News and Events

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Wake up to winter with us!

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October 30, 2025

Hello Township residents! Please join us for our next special Saturday event on 11/15 – this one will help get you ready …

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Bloomington Township Block Party

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September 12, 2025

Join us for the first-ever Bloomington Township Block Party on Saturday, September 13, from 11 AM to 2 PM! Enjoy a free …

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Lunch and Learn Series

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August 11, 2025

We’re launching a Lunch & Learn series later this month! These sessions will include an update from the Trustee, and a yummy …

Office Location

(Entrance faces 17th St.)
924 W. 17th St., Suite C
Bloomington, IN 47404
Phone: (812) 336-4976
Fax: (812) 335-8993