Indianapolis Campus

Areas Where IvyCares Can Help You!

• Bear Necessities Food Pantry

  IvyCARES offers essential support services for currently enrolled students, including the Bear Necessities food pantry. It is designed to assist students in need by providing a client-choice model that allows for personal selection of items.

  Hours of Operation

  · Monday to Friday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

  Qualifications for Access

  To use the Bear Necessities food pantry, students must meet the following criteria:

  1. Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in Ivy Tech classes during the term of the visit.
  2. Myivy Access: Have your Myivy account accessible on your phone to verify enrollment at each visit.
  3.  Application: Complete an application document providing demographic information.
  4. Grocery Selection: Fill out a grocery sheet to select desired items.
  5. Shopping: A staff member will assist in gathering the selected groceries.
  6. Bag: Students are encouraged to bring a reusable bag for their items.

  Grocery Allowance

  Each visit allows students to select the following items:

  • Meats: 2
  • Canned Items: 8
  • Personal Hygiene Items: 2
  • Household Cleaning Items: 2
  • Other Staples: Pasta, cereal, condiments

  For more information or assistance, please reach out to Indianpolis-ivycares@ivytech.edu

  IvyCares Bear Necessities Food Pantry and clothing closet accepts donations:  

  You can drop donations off to the brown crate located in the hallway NMC 414   or bring them to the pantry during normal operating hours. (Monday – Thursday 10am – 3:30pm) Our pantry includes refrigerator and freezer space, so we’re happy to accept fresh food and produce. Please do not leave fresh food and produce in brown bins in the hallway. Email: Indianapolis-ivycares@ivytech.edu for question  

• Student Emergency Aid Fund

  Students experiencing an unforeseen circumstance and need assistance can reach out to the IvyCares Resource Coach. The Resource Coach will assist students identifying community resources to assist the student financially through the crisis . The Resource Coach can help the students organize the materials and complete applications for assistances in addition to finding financial support.

• Transportation

  Students can purchase a 30-day Indy-Go Bus pass for $30.00 through the Bursars’ Office. Ivy Cares may be able to assist with a ONE-TIME bus pass if an emergency transportation issue occurs. Use the link to complete an emergency IvyCares transportation request.

  IndyGo Transportation

• Childcare Assistance

  The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), a federally funded program that provides childcare assistance to eligible low-income families, provides assistance in the form of electronic vouchers that pay for all or some of an eligible family’s childcare expenses directly to the childcare provider.
     
  To apply for assistance, you may apply online: https://earlyedconnect.fssa.in.gov/onlineApp/home
     
  To learn more about income eligibility requirements please visit: https://brighterfuturesindiana.org/earlyed/income-eligibility-guidelines

• Technology

  Students are expected to come to college with the tools necessary to be successful. However, sometimes items break, and home internet may be too slow for college work. Ivy Cares offers students short-term usage of hotspots and laptop computers. There is a minimal supply of laptops and hotspots. Students are welcome to complete a request form two weeks before the term starts and two weeks after the start to borrow a laptop for the term. An application does not guarantee approval. 

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• IvyAssist

  Ivy Assist is a fantastic website with local options to help Ivy Tech students connect with resources. Use this website to search for services available in your local area. Ivy Assist can connect you with organizations that provide food assistance, housing needs, transportation, health resources, financial assistance, education options, legal services, and so much more. To check out what is offered, visit ivyassist.auntbertha.com

• Clothing Closet

  Ivy Cares has a Clothing Closet for students to access. The purpose of the Clothing Closet is to help students be prepared for professional interviews. Yet the closet has a variety of clothes that are not professional attire that students can take if they need clean clothes. We regularly accept donated clothing that is gently used and clean. Contact indianpolis-ivycares@ivtech.edu to visit the closet.

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