CARESOURCE LIFE SERVICES^®: FOODCONNECT

Helping members locate and access food is a priority for CareSource.

The list below tells you about some benefits and resources you have access to:

Food Access

• Food Transportation Benefit – Did you know you can get free rides? Rides can be to food banks, food pantries or used to pick-up online grocery store orders. Navigate You can learn more about how to get a ride here . You can also call Member Services at 1-844-607-2829 (TTY: 711).
• MyResources – This tool helps link you to low-cost or no-cost food resources. Go to caresource.findhelp.com/. You can also use it through your My CareSource account.
• CareSource Life Services^®–  We offer one-on-one coaching and supports. Our team can help link you to resources. We can help you with services such as food access, housing support, jobs, training, childcare, and other resources. Learn more here or fill out the CareSource Life Services Request Info form.
• Other Food Resources: Food Pantries and Farmers’ Markets*
  • Visit: https://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/food-assistance-availability-map
  • Call Indiana 211 by dialing 2-1-1 or 1-866-211-9966.
  • Visit https://indianagrown.org/
  • Visit Fresh Bucks at https://freshbucksindy.org/ if in the Indianapolis area.

Federally Funded Nutrition Programs

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits – SNAP can help you and your family buy healthy food and support your budget! Amazon^®, Walmart^®, and ALDI^® let you order food online with your SNAP EBT card. You can also have food it delivered (fees may apply). If you need a ride to pick up your order, we can help! You can learn more about how to get a ride here. 

• Find out if you qualify for SNAP
• It’s easy to apply for SNAP! You can apply for SNAP benefits online through the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) Benefits Portal. Go to https://fssabenefits.in.gov/bp/#/. You can also apply by calling Division of Family Resources (DFR) at 1-800-403-0864. CareSource doesn’t decide if you are eligible for SNAP, but we can connect you to help.
• To learn more about SNAP, visit <in.gov/fssa/dfr/snap-food-assistance>.
• Use our SNAP Navigator Chart to learn more. 

* Some farmers’ markets accept SNAP/EBT.

• Indiana Women, Infants, and Children Program – WIC is a nutrition program. It helps pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children eat well and stay healthy. A person who is part of or has family members who are part of certain other benefit programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.
• To learn more, visit https://www.in.gov/health/wic/how-do-i-apply-for-wic/.

Nutrition Resources

• CareSource Eating Healthy – Trying to figure out what is healthy to eat can be confusing. Here are some tools and resources to help you sort it all out. 
• Eating During Pregnancy – Make nutrition a priority during pregnancy and help give your baby a healthy start in life. Learn more about healthy eating during pregnancy. 
• Nutrition.gov – This site can help you learn more about making healthy eating choices.