Indiana Community Service

✅ Verified nonprofits & municipal programs 🛠️ Check with your officer for approval

Indiana Court-Approved & Reentry-Friendly Community Service

This directory lists community service programs across Indiana that may be accepted by probation, parole, pretrial services, or diversion programs. Always verify approval with your supervising officer before completing hours.

Marion County – Indianapolis

Counties: Marion

✅ Verified Major Service Providers

Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana
Indiana’s largest food bank with daily volunteer shifts.
Indianapolis
Second Helpings
Meal prep, kitchen work, food rescue support.
Indianapolis

🛠️ Eligible Needs Officer Approval

Indianapolis Animal Care Services
Cleaning, laundry, kennel assistance; eligibility varies.
Indianapolis
Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana
Some stores allow service hours; location dependent.
Marion

Allen County – Fort Wayne

Counties: Allen

✅ Verified Core Programs

Community Harvest Food Bank
Warehouse shifts, box prep, sorting.
Fort Wayne

🛠️ Eligible Requires Officer Approval

Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control
Cleaning, enrichment, cleaning support.
Fort Wayne

St. Joseph County – South Bend

Counties: St. Joseph

✅ Verified Community Service Sites

Northern Indiana Food Bank
Sorting, boxing, warehouse assistance.
South Bend

🛠️ Eligible Needs Officer Approval

South Bend Animal Resource Center
Shelter assistance; eligibility varies.
South Bend

Vanderburgh County – Evansville

Counties: Vanderburgh

✅ Verified Community Service Sites

Tri-State Food Bank
Sorting, packing, distribution.
Evansville

🛠️ Eligible Requires Permission

Evansville Rescue Mission
Meal prep, donation sorting, outreach.
Evansville

Monroe County – Bloomington

Counties: Monroe

✅ Verified Community Service Sites

Hoosier Hills Food Bank
Sorting, pantry support, warehouse tasks.
Bloomington

🛠️ Eligible Needs Officer Approval

Bloomington Animal Shelter
Cleaning, kennel support, enrichment.
Bloomington

Northwest Indiana – Lake & Porter Counties

Counties: Lake, Porter

✅ Verified Major Community Service Sites

Food Bank of Northwest Indiana
Sorting, packing, senior distribution.
Merrillville

🛠️ Eligible Check with Officer First

Humane Society of Northwest Indiana
Animal care support, cleaning.
Gary

Statewide Programs

Available in multiple counties

✅ Verified Statewide Nonprofits

Indiana Food Bank Network
Use Feeding America’s locator to find regional sites.
Statewide

🛠️ Eligible Available with Permission

Goodwill of Indiana
Eligibility varies by location and supervision rules.
Statewide

Important: Being listed here does not guarantee approval. Community service programs have their own intake rules and may deny participation based on background checks or available capacity.

Before completing any hours: Verify that the program is acceptable under your conditions and request written confirmation.

Legal Disclaimer: OACRA is a private directory. We do not provide legal advice or communicate with supervising agencies on your behalf.

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