The Food Bank of Northern Indiana and the Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County will be closed on Friday, April 19, 2019, in observance of Good Friday.
The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County will be open from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Monday, April 22, Wednesday, April 24, from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Friday, April 26, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Food Bank will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, April 22 from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Food 4 Kids Backpack Program helps hungry children by providing them with bags of non-perishable foods to take home and eat during the school year when school meal programs are not available. Food insecure children begin life at a very serious health disadvantage and often struggle in school. Your support can help us fill the weekend gap for school children in need.
Proceeds will benefit our partner agencies in Marshall and Starke Counties.
Due to inclement weather conditions, the Food Bank of Northern Indiana and the Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County are closed, today, Wednesday, February 13.
The Food Bank will reopen for normal business hours on Thursday, February 14.
The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County will reopen on Friday, February 15, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Music for Food - Friday, February 1, at 7:30 p.m.
An evening of music to benefit the Food Bank of Northern Indiana.
Due to inclement weather conditions, the Food Bank of Northern Indiana and Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County are closed on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana and the Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County will be closed on Monday, January 21, 2019. in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
The Food Bank will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, January 22.
The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County will reopen on Wednesday, January 23, for shopping from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Wednesday: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Beginning April 1, 2019, the Community Food Pantry will be open on Wednesday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Hunger exists in every community in northern indiana. Give back on #GivingTuesday and help the Food Bank of Northern Indiana feed the hungry in Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall, Starke and St. Joseph Counties. Every dollar makes a difference on #GivingTuesday.
Thanks to the generosity of Beacon Health Systems, turkeys will be distributed to those in need making this Thanksgiving a bit more delicious, too!
Thanks to the generosity of Beacon Health System and its employees, the Food Bank of Northen Indiana will hold a mobile turkey distribution in Marshall County at the Bremen Township Fire Department on Tuesday, November 20.
Frozen turkeys will be distributed; first come, first served while supplies last. One turkey per household, for those in need of food assistance.
Tuesday, November 20,: Noon - 2 p.m.
How will you lend your voice to speak out against hunger?
September is Hunger Action Month. It's time to speak out against hunger in your community.
Pre-boxed items with limited perishable items (if available) , FREE of charge for those in need of food assistance First come, first served, for up to 300 households, while supplies last.
Please bring boxes or bags to carry items home.
What's offered: fresh perishable items (produce, grains and protein) and dry goods FREE of charge to those in need of food assistance.
On the second Saturday in May, letter carriers in more than 10,000 communities will collect food donations along their postal routes to restock food banks and pantries during Stamp Out Hunger. Stamp Out Hunger is the nation's largest one-day food drive and the Food Bank of Northern Indiana's largest drive each year.
The Food Bank's 2018 goal is to collect 100,000 pounds of non-perishable food items to restock its shelves for the summer months when the need is high and food drive donations are typically low.
Hit the links to feed hungry kids – 1 in 4 kids in northern Indiana lives in a household where they don't have enough to eat.
During the 2017-2018 school year, 2,230 children in Elkhart, LaPorte, Marshall, Starke and St. Joseph Counties received a sack of food for weekends and holiday breaks during the school year. Money raised will benefit the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program for the 2018-2019 school year.
2018 Hunger Scramble Golf Outing - Friday, May 18, at Knollwood Country Club (West Course), Granger, Ind.
We need to feed the hungry and the only prescription is more cowbell!
Learn savings and budgeting tips; learn about banks and bank products; understand credit and loans.
Hosted by Woodforest National Bank, each series consists of three classes. Once you've completed a series of three classes, you'll receive a $25 dining gift card provided by the Food Bank of Northern Indiana.
Classes begin at Noon and are held at the Food Bank of Northern Indiana, 702 Chapin Street, South Bend.
Due to current weather conditions, the Food Bank of Northern Indiana and the Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County are closed, today, Friday, February 9.
Please be safe if you must travel, today.
Due to weather conditions, the Food Bank of Northern Indiana and the Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County are closed, today, Wednesday, February 7.
Food Bank of Northern Indiana and Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County are Closed.
In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Food Bank of Northern Indiana and the Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County are closed on Monday, January I5.
The Food Bank will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, January 16. The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County will reopen on Wednesday, January 17, for pantry shopping from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. In addition, the Community Food Pantry will be open on Friday, January 19, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Due to weather conditions, the Food Bank of Northern Indiana and the Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County are closed, today, Friday, January 12. Be safe!
Due to weather conditions, the Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County will be open from Noon - 4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2017.
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will be closed on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, due to extreme cold weather conditions. The Food Bank will reopen on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, for normal business hours, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County will reopen on Wednesday, January 3. Please stay warm and safe.
It's time to start a real conversation about hunrger in our community. How can you lend your voice?
Thursday, September 14, is Hunger Action Day. Orange is the symbolic color for hunger awareness. Wear your boldest, brightest orange and encourage your family members, friends and co-workers to join you. Share your photos by tagging us on Facebook @Food-Bank-of-Northern-Indiana and on Twitter @FoodBkNIndiana and include #HungerAction Month and tag @FeedingAmerica.
The Food Bank's 2017 goal is to collect 100,000 pounds of non-perishable food items to restock its shelves for the summer months when the need is high and food drive donations are typically low.
Meeting the needs of hungry clients in urban and rural communities.
Tuesday, February 7: 10 a.m. - Noon, EDT River of Life Community Church 2626 Prairie Street, Elkhart 46517 (Elkhart County) * This mobile food pantry is proudly sponsored by The Jordan Automotive Group.
The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County will be closed beginning Friday, December 23, 2016, and will reopen on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
The Food Bank will be closed beginning at Noon on Friday, Dec. 23, for the Christmas holiday and be open Tuesday, Dec. 27 - Friday, Dec. 30 from 8 a.m. - Noon. The Food Bank will be closed on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, for the New Year's holiday and reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, January 3, 2017.
Nearly 14% of the people who live in northern Indiana are food insecure. These neighbors, co-workers, friends and family members often don't know when they will eat their next meal. We all know how we feel when we don't have enough to eat. Imagine always feeling like you're running on empty.
We can create healthier communities.
Fresh perishable items (dairy, grains, produce and protein) and dry goods are offered free of charge to northern Indiana residents. The Food Bank sets up tables at pre-scheduled locations where people can "shop" and select items that best meet their needs.
Mobile food pantries are first come, first served for those in need of food assistance, based on available product, while supplies last. Patrons are asked to bring bags or boxes to transport their items home.
Hosted by Woodforest National Bank, each series consists of three classes. Once you've completed the series of three classes, you'll receive a $25 dining giftcard provided by the Food Bank.
On Saturday, May 14, members of the National Association of Letter Carriers (N.A.L.C.) all across the country and right here in our community will Stamp Out Hunger by collecting donated food along their postal routes to restock food banks and pantries in more than 10,000 communities.
One in four children in northern Indiana lives in a food insecure household. You can hit the links and help children grow healthy, strong and focus on learning during the school year ... instead of focusing on hunger.
Hosted by Woodforest National Bank, each series consists of three classes. Once you complete the series of three classes, you'll receive a $25 dining giftcard provided by the Food Bank.
Wednesday, April 6, at Noon: "Check It Out Part l"
Wednesday, April 13, at Noon: "Check It Out Part II"
Wednesday, April 20, at Noon: "Financial Recovery"
On Saturday, May 9, letter carriers will collect food donations along their postal routes to restock food banks and pantries in more than 10,000 communities all across the country.
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana is in need of volunteer sweepers to assist letter carriers along their routes on Saturday, May 9, during the 23rd Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Volunteers will assist collecting food donations along all South Bend routes. Volunteers are needed for two shifts - 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Volunteers will work in teams of two and are required to use their own vehicle. Call (574) 232.9986 ext. 137 for more information.
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana's 2015 Hunger Luncheon will take place on Thursday, April 2. We are honored to have Matt Knott, President of Feeding America as our keynote speaker.
Together, we can solve hunger.
September is Hunger Action Month. Nearly 17% of our family, friends, co-workers and neighbors here in northern Indiana do not know where they will find their next meal. This means they are food insecure. It's time to start a real conversation about hunger in our communities. Donate. Volunteer. Advocate. Educate. Turn Orange for Hunger Relief.