Resources for Rural County Residents
If you live in southern St. Joseph County, this list can help you identify timely support services and information about finding coronavirus testing, crisis food distribution, help with grocery trips, etc. Please contact these organizations directly for the most up-to-date information.
Local Pantries
Lakeville United Methodist Church (Food Pantry)
610 N. Michigan, Lakeville, IN 46536
Phone: (574) 784-8215
Hours: 2nd and 4th Tue: 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Eligibility: Residents of Lakeville and LaPaz with a photo ID.
County Line Brethren Church (Food Pantry)
69988 U.S. 31, Lakeville IN 46536
Phone: (574) 784-3352
Hours: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays: 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Eligibility: Residents living in the Union North School District
Marshall County Neighborhood Center (Food & Clothing Pantry)
402 W. Garro Street, Plymouth IN 46563
Phone: (246) 936-3388
Eligibility: Marshall County residents
Hours: M: 1:00pm – 3:00pm; W: 5:00pm – 7:00pm; F: 9:00am – 11:00am
Walkerton Christian Community Food Pantry
Eligibility: open to those in 46574 zip code
Hours: Monthly on the 3rd Tuesday, 11:30-1:30, 5:30-6:45, curbside only
Numbers are given out at Walkerton-Lincoln Public Library (406 Adams Street, Walkerton); individuals are then notified when they can pick up a food parcel. Bring a container for food.
School Lunches
LaVille Elementary
Phone: 574-784-2311
Eligibility: LaVille Students
Services: Meals for students (call or email to register)
John Glenn School Corporation
101 John Glenn Drive, Walkerton
Phone: 586-3129
Eligibility: JGSC students
Services: Meals for students, deliver schedules, e-learning and information on topics affecting students and families
Community Services
Lakeville Lions Club
P.O. Box 506, Lakeville
Services: Sponsors community services project in Lakeville, including partnerships with Toys for Tots, the Boy Scouts, 4H, Camp Millhouse, and state projects. Many projects have been suspended or canceled at this time due to COVID-19.
North Liberty Church of Christ
65225 State Road 23, North Liberty
Phone: 656-4632
Services: Financial assistance available. Call the church office to request help (grocery trips, meal delivery, etc.) or submit a request on their website. This aid is now available to people in St. Joseph, Marshall and LaPorte counties.
Potato Creek State Park
25601 IN-4, North Liberty
Phone: 574-656-8186
Services: In addition to conservation efforts, Potato Creek State Park offers an educational programming schedule for schools and groups, as well as field trip grants.
Businesses
1st Source Bank
109 N. Main Street, North Liberty
Phone: 656-8131
Hours:
Drive Thru: 9:00am - 5:00pm M, Tu, Th, Fr.; 9:00am - noon W, Sa.
In-person services by appointment.
Drive, ATM, and night deposit remain open.
Shamrock Health and Wellness
100 S. Main Street, North Liberty
Phone: 574-656-7625.
Services: Coronavirus testing from 8:00am to 7:00pm Monday through Thursday. Please call for a phone screening before coming to the office for a test.
Information is subject to change and is current as of January 14, 2021.
