neighborhood resources
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BLOCK PARTY
PLANNING GUIDE
Coming soon.
Need info in the meantime?
Contact info@midtownindy.org
INDIANAPOLIS
MAYOR’S ACTION CENTER
The Mayor's Action Center (MAC) is a call center providing the people of Indianapolis and Marion County one place to request services, get information, or give feedback.
On the web:
indy.gov/agency/mayors-action-center
On the app store:
RequestIndy for Apple/iOS
RequestIndy for Google/Android
PLACES + SPACES
free children’s museum of indianapolis membership
Available for most residents of Crown Hill, Highland Vicinity, Historic Meridian Park, Mapleton-Fall Creek, Meridian Highland, and Historic Watson Park neighborhoods.
Learn more + apply here.
FREE NEWFIELDS MEMBERSHIP
Available for many residents of Crown Hill, Mapleton-Fall Creek, Historic Meridian Park, and Riverside Civic League neighborhoods.
Free admission for all on the first Thursday of each month.
COLLEGE AVE. LIBRARY BRANCH
Phone:
(317) 275-4320
Website:
indypl.org/locations/college-avenue
Address:
4180 North College Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46205
FOOD + OTHER RESOURCES
MLK CENTER
Phone:
(317) 923-4581
Website:
mlkcenterindy.org/our-programs/community-programs
Address:
40 West 40th Street,
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Mid-North food pantry
Phone:
(317) 924-7900
Website:
midnorthfoodpantry.org/
Address:
Trinity Outreach Center
3333 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Hours: (as of July 1, 2026)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday,
10am-12pm (noon)
Community Compass
Community Compass is a free app helping Hoosiers find groceries, meals, SNAP and WIC stores, workshops, and more.
Learn more + download:
CommunityCompass.app
FREE BOOKS at TEA’s ME CAFé
1-2 free books each month part of the Communi-Tea Book Club.
Learn more + sign up:
catchthestars.org/communiteabookclub/
Address:
3967 N. Illinois St.,
Indianapolis, IN 46208
St. Vincent de Paul food pantry
Use Fresh Bucks in Midtown
The Marion County Health Department's Fresh Bucks nutrition incentive program for Hoosier Works/EBT recipients provides opportunities for Hoosier Works card holders to double their purchase of more fruits and vegetables participating farmers markets in Marion County and select retail outlets.
Midtown area locations include…
Health, Safety + Security
Indianapolis Fire Department
Phone:
(317) 327-6041
Addresses:
IFD Station 31
4155 N. College Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Headquarters
955 Ft. Wayne Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Indianapolis Metro Police Department
Phone:
North District CrimeWatch Specialist Gerardo Becerra; (317) 327-6100
Addresses:
IMPD Headquarters
3120 E. 30th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46218
North District
Free Smoke Detectors
Offered by the Indianapolis Fire Department.
Application:
ifdquartermaster.wufoo.com/forms/q1no3c4z1hfr1xk/
Phone:
(317) 327-6041
Free Flu + CoVID Shots
The Marion County Public Health Department partners with Indy Public Library locations to provide free flu and COVID-19 vaccines — regardless of income or other status.
More information:
https://www.indypl.org/services/public-health-partnerships
College Ave. Library Clinic Hours:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday:
10am - 4pm
Wednesday:
10am - 6pm
Address:
4180 North College Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46205
WARMING + COOLING CENTERS
When extreme weather strikes, call 211, visit IN211.org, or follow @IN211Info on Instagram to find the most current warming and cooling stations around Midtown and Greater Indianapolis.
More information:
IN211.org
Regular Midtown locations:
Always call or check website for most current information!
College Ave. library branch
Broad Ripple Park Community Center
Watkins Park Family Center