Anchor House, Inc.

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Agency Information

Name: Anchor House, Inc.

Category: Social Services

Service Area: Jackson County

Purpose: Provides temporary, safe, healthy living environment for homeless families with children while feeding our community.

Hours of Operation: Office Hours: Monday-Saturday 9-5PM Sunday-Friday 6-10PM

Pantry Hours: Monday-10-3PM Thursday 12-5PM

  • Clients can now access the pantry two times a month with no set length of time between visits
  • No appointment needed for pantry use

Additional Information

Address: 250 S. Vine Street P.O. BOX 765

City: Seymour

State: Indiana

ZIP: 47274

Phone: 812-522-9308

Fax: 812-524-0803

Email: ahshelter@anchorhouseshelter.org

Website: http://anchorhouseshelter.org/

Other: No appointment necessary/Bring photo ID. Will serve out of county one time. Clients served once every 30 days.

Contact Information

Main Office Number: 812-522-9308

Name: Deb Bedwell

Title: Executive Director

Phones: 812-521-8442


Name: Susan Horton

Title: Program Director

Phone: 812-271-1252


Name: Julie Otte

Title: Pantry Cordinator

Phone: 812-271-1253


Name:Tracy Vaughen

Title: Social Service Administrator

Phone: 812-271-1254

Program Information

Title: On-Site Workshops

Description: Workshops in finanicial stability, parenting, and nutrition offered.

Cost: There is no cost, only your time and willingness to follow our program and to get you and your family back on track. We offer a hand-up, not a hand-out.


Title: Food Pantry (Ended in September)

Time: Monday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm and Thursdays, 1-6 pm.

Location: 250 S Vine Seymour, IN 47274


Title: Kitchen & Laundry Appliances and Furniture.

Description: Anchor house willingly receives donations of appliances, furniture and household items IF DELIVERED to 250 S Vine Street. Appliances/furniture will be distributed to those in need.



Updated Nov 2016