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FREE Tax Assistance – NOW through April

In Person Only | By Appointment Only | Free

Once again, LUM is offering Tax Assistance for residents of Tippecanoe County with a combined household income of less than $60,000. Please read the information below carefully and make an appointment as soon as you are able. Time slots are going fast. If you have any questions, please email or call us (taxes@LUMserve.org | 765-423-2691 | client.LUMserve.org/tax-assistance-program).

What’s Offered:

  • FREE Income Tax Preparation — In Person ONLY
  • State, County & Federal Tax Forms — prepared & submitted
  • Must be a Tippecanoe County resident with a combined household income of less than $60,000
  • Dates: NOW – April 11, 2023

How to Sign Up & Get Started:

  • Make an Appointment for In Person Clinics — Call Lafayette Urban Ministry at 765-423-2691
  • Tax Assistance – Clinic Days & Times:
  • Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Wednesdays from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
  • Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • First come, first served — limited number of appointments
  • Location – LUM Office, 420 N 4th Street, Lafayette, IN (CityBus – Route #1A Market Square – Drop off at Brown Street and 4th Street)
  • CANCELLATION – If you sign up and change your mind — PLEASE call LUM (765-423-2691) and cancel your appointment so another family may use it
  • NO walk-ins

This free service is offered by LUM to residents of Tippecanoe County with a combined household income of less than $60,000. Please read the information above carefully and make an appointment as soon as you are able. It is first come, first serve, and time slots are filling up quickly. If you have any questions, please email or call us (taxes@LUMserve.org | 765-423-2691 | client.LUMserve.org/tax-assistance-program).

LUM Protein Food Pantry – Closed Dec. 29

Due to Unforeseen Facility Issues

Due to unforeseen issues with the facility, the LUM Protein Food Pantry will be closed TOMORROW (December 29). The LUM Westside Food Pantry will be open on Friday from 10 a.m. to noon; and the Protein Food Pantry will reopen next Thursday, January 5, 2023. See more details below.

Lafayette Urban Ministry offers food assistance twice a week for individuals and families from Tippecanoe County. Here are the details:

  • Open to Adult (at least 18 years of age) residents of Tippecanoe County
  • Must show a picture ID; Must not be sick; Must wear face mask
  • Show up in person – Every Thursday Friday from 10 a.m. to Noon (except this Thursday 12/29)

LUM Westside Food Pantry – Open Dec. 30

LUM Westside Food Pantry
  • Days/Hours – Fridays from 10 a.m. to Noon
  • Location – Unitarian Universalist Church, 333 Meridian Street, West Lafayette, IN (Smiley Street Entrance near Playground)
  • Pantry Items: Proteins, Produce, Paper Products, and Food items from the USDA (always depends on availability)
  • CityBus – Route #1B Salisbury – Drop off at N Salisbury & Meridian Streets and walk down Meridian