Wayne County Health Department

12/25/2025

12/22/2025

Free laundry dates for January 2026....

12/18/2025

We will be open normal business hours through December 23rd and reopen on December 26th!

12/18/2025

Remember…Every Time

In Indiana between 2015-2019, 36% of unsafe sleep deaths occurred during naptime.

From the middle of the night to the middle of the day - alone, on their back and in a crib is always the safest way. Every sleep. Every time. Safe sleep saves lives.

Learn more: in.gov/health/safesleep/safe-sleep/

12/17/2025

Hey neighbors!

Check out these two events this weekend for food and meal giveaways!

Saturday, December 20 from 1-6pm: Townsend Community Center will be providing meals.

Sunday, December 21 from 2-4pm: New Deliverance Temple Ministries, 1403 S. 9th St., will be holding a holiday food giveaway

12/17/2025

Important Changes to SNAP Benefits Starting January 1

Indiana is launching Smart SNAP, a new initiative to promote healthier food choices. Beginning January 1, 2026, sugary drinks and candy will no longer be eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits. This change is part of Governor Braun’s Make Indiana Healthy Again initiative. Learn more about what this means for you by visiting the Smart SNAP webpage. Learn more.
https://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/snap-food-assistance/smart-snap/

12/16/2025

Traveling this holiday season? ✈️ From food poisoning to traveling with pets, and everything in between, this is the ultimate source for all of your holiday travel info: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/survival-guide

12/10/2025

Food Pantry and Free Meal Site List. Provided by the Wayne Township Trustee's Office

12/10/2025

For a list of warming stations, please visit: https://www.in.gov/localhealth/waynecounty/