Office of the Calumet Township Trustee

Office of the Calumet Township Trustee The Official page for the Office of the Calumet Township Trustee. Under the leadership of Trustee Tai Adkins Located in Lake County Indiana. S.

Serving the municipality of Gary Indiana and the Unincorporated area of our Township. Under the leadership of current Trustee Tai Adkins, the Calumet Township Trustee Office is responsible for providing life’s basic supporting needs. Applications for assistance are processed between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Monday through Thursday at our Main Office located at 610 Connecticut Street Gary, IN

Type of Services Available:
Housing - Housing assistance for rent or mortgage

Utilities/Fuel - Assistance can be provided for current utility bills

Food - Food vouchers can be provided for households not receiving food stamps

Transportation - Transportation to eligible person who is stranded and request to be sent to his/her place of legal residence. Burials - Assistance is available for deceased family members who lived in Calumet Township

Traveler’s Aid - Assistance can be provided for qualifying applicants stranded in Calumet Township and need help returning to legal residence within the U. by means of a one way bus ticket. Medical Expenses - Doctor’s visits, Prescriptions, Diagnostics, Dental and Eye Care

NOTE: All services are provided based on compliance to eligibility requirements

We are continuing our Food Distribution Program for Gary & Unincorporated Calumet Township residents. Please join us!📅 D...
09/09/2026

We are continuing our Food Distribution Program for Gary & Unincorporated Calumet Township residents. Please join us!

📅 Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 9am (While supplies last)

Lake Ridge Fire Station
2301 W. 47th Ave.
Gary, IN 46408

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music, dancing, and fun as we celebrate the finale of our summer series in whi...
09/08/2026

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music, dancing, and fun as we celebrate the finale of our summer series in white! Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: McBride Hall | 1301 Texas St., Gary, IN

Senior Summer Social Series: The Grand Finale! ✨Calumet Township and Trustee Tai Adkins invite our seniors to step out i...
09/05/2026

Senior Summer Social Series: The Grand Finale! ✨

Calumet Township and Trustee Tai Adkins invite our seniors to step out in style for our All White Steppers Set!
Join us this upcoming Wednesday September 9th for an unforgettable afternoon of music, dancing, and fun as we celebrate the finale of our summer series in white!

Event Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍NEW LOCATION: McBride Hall | 1301 Texas St., Gary, IN
⚪ Attire: All White

For more information call
📞 219-880-4913

✨️ CALUMET CARES: Relief in Action.Today, we took our storm relief efforts directly into the community!Through our Calum...
09/05/2026

✨️ CALUMET CARES: Relief in Action.

Today, we took our storm relief efforts directly into the community!

Through our Calumet Cares Storm Relief Initiative, Calumet Township partnered with Ladybug Laundry to provide over $5,000 in laundry assistance to families across ALL THREE Ladybug Laundry locations in the region.

We extend a special thank you to the Ladybug Laundry leadership team for partnering with us and helping us serve our residents when they need it most!

We’re out here. We’re working. And we’re continuing to show up for Calumet Township. 💪🏾

Calumet Cares. A community recovering together.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION RECAP: THU, AUG 27 💙Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Multipurpose Center. A special shoutout...
08/31/2026

FOOD DISTRIBUTION RECAP: THU, AUG 27 💙

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Multipurpose Center.

A special shoutout to the American Red Cross for partnering with us on-site to provide vital disaster relief resources alongside our food distribution. Together, we were able to support hundreds of local families!

Thank you to all the staff, volunteers, and partners who make this work possible. 💪

08/30/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT SNAP REPLACEMENT BENEFIT DEADLINE — AUGUST 31

Calumet Township is sharing this information as a public service for residents who may have been impacted by the August severe storms, flooding, and extended power outages.

Households currently receiving SNAP benefits who lost food because of storm damage, flooding, or a power outage may be eligible to request replacement SNAP benefits through the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA).

The deadline to submit the required affidavit is Monday, August 31, 2026.

Residents may submit the affidavit directly to FSSA by:
• Uploading it through the FSSA Benefits Portal:

https://secure.in.gov/fssa/dfr/files/AFFIDAVITFSSNAPReplace.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com

• Faxing it to 888-436-9199
• Delivering it to a Division of Family Resources (DFR) office

The loss must be verified by FSSA.

PLEASE NOTE: Calumet Township DOES NOT administer SNAP benefits and has NO AUTHORITY over eligibility, approval, processing, or replacement benefit decisions. We are sharing this information to help ensure our residents are aware of this time-sensitive resource.

Questions regarding eligibility, documentation, the affidavit, or the status of a request should be directed to the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration/Division of Family Resources at 800-403-0864.

Please share this information with family members, neighbors, seniors, and others who may have lost food during the August storms and power outages.

Please be advised of an upcoming schedule change for the Calumet Township Trustee’s Main Office located at 610 Connectic...
08/28/2026

Please be advised of an upcoming schedule change for the Calumet Township Trustee’s Main Office located at 610 Connecticut Street, Gary, IN 46402:

🗓️ Friday, August 28
The Main Office will close at 12:30 PM.

🗓️ Beginning Monday, August 31
The office will resume normal operating hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to better serve our community! 💙

THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING COMMUNITY PARTNERS! 💙We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made our recent di...
08/28/2026

THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING COMMUNITY PARTNERS! 💙
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made our recent distribution event such a success!

A special shoutout to Performance Food Group and Sanders BBQ Supply, for their generous support and commitment to helping us serve local families. We’d also like to express our gratitude to Samantha Chatman from ABC7 Chicago for coming out to join us, sharing our story, and giving back to the community!

It’s because of strong partnerships like these that we can continue bringing vital resources to Calumet Township. Together, we are making a difference! 💪

REMINDER: Free Drive-Thru Food Distribution This Thursday August 27! Join us for our upcoming food distribution event su...
08/26/2026

REMINDER: Free Drive-Thru Food Distribution This Thursday August 27! Join us for our upcoming food distribution event supporting local families.

⏰ Time: Registration at 8:00 AM | Distribution at 9:00 AM (While supplies last)
📍 Where: Calumet Township Multi-Purpose Center (1900 W. 41st Ave, Gary, IN)

Important Info:
🏡 Policy: One distribution per household
🆔 Eligibility: Open to residents of Gary & Unincorporated Calumet Township (Valid ID required)
📞 Questions? Call 219-880-4913.

Please share this post to help spread the word to neighbors in need!

We're coming together to serve our community with 500 hot meals distributed drive-up style.Calumet Township is incredibl...
08/24/2026

We're coming together to serve our community with 500 hot meals distributed drive-up style.

Calumet Township is incredibly grateful to partner with Sanders BBQ Supply Co. of Chicago's Beverly neighborhood nationally recognized by The New York Times as one of the 50 best restaurants in America to provide 500 freshly prepared hot meals to our residents this Tuesday.

Event Details
📅 Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
⏰ Time: Starts at 4:00 PM (While supplies last!)
📍 Location: The Village Parking Lot
🏠 Address: 3596 Village Court, Gary, IN 46408
🚗 Distribution Model: Drive-Up / Stay in your vehicle

Thank you, Sanders BBQ, for seeing our community, answering the call, and bringing your nationally recognized barbecue from Beverly to Calumet Township. ❤️

📞Call us at 219-880-4094 for more information.

Address

610 Connecticut Street
Gary, IN
46402

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm

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