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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

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.

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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.

Tickets + more info here.

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

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MLK CENTER

Phone:
(317) 923-4581

Website:
mlkcenterindy.org/our-programs/community-programs

Address:
40 West 40th Street,
Indianapolis, IN 46208

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

Community Compass for Apple/iOS

Community Compass for Android/Google

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

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St. Vincent de Paul food pantry

Phone:
(317) 924-3461

Website:
svdpindy.org/get-help/

Address:
4202 Boulevard Pl.
Indianapolis, IN 46208

St. Vincent de Paul 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)

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:
Headquarters
3120 E. 30th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46218

North District

MLK CENTER

Phone:
(317) 923-4581

Website:
mlkcenterindy.org/our-programs/community-programs

Address:
40 West 40th Street,
Indianapolis, IN 46208

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

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