311 E Culver Road, Knox, IN provides services to the elderly and low-income so they may maintain their independence in their own homes. Congregate meals are served to seniors over the age of 60 at two locations in Starke County: 311 E Culver Road, Knox and 105 E Talmer Avenue, North Judson. Meals should be reserved 3 weeks prior by calling 574-772-7070 (Knox site) or 574-896- 3665 (North Judson site). A $2.00 donation per meal is requested. Social, recreational C and educational sessions are also scheduled Homemaker services are provided to seniors that have a care plan provided by the Area Agency on Aging. Call 800-826-7871 to enroll. Private-pay homemaker services are C also available by calling 574-772-7070 Public Transportation for Starke County residents; minimal fare donation requested Medicaid provider. Vehicles are accessible to those with disabilities Food Pantry is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for residents of Starke County. Income guidelines apply. Energy Assistance Programs include the federally funded energy assistance program which awards a one-time benefit to the heat or electric vendor for households that meet income guidelines, and other utility assistance funded by other sources. . Other services include call-a-day, Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP), health equipment loan program, and referrals to the Weatherization Program. For more detailed information on the above programs, please call 574-772-7070. Charmaine Dunkel, Executive Director.