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Food Bank Announces $4m Capital Campaign for a New Facility

Posted on May 3, 2018
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Food Bank Announces $4m Capital Campaign for a New Facility Make a Capital Campaign Donation The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana today announced it has raised $2.5 million, more than half of its $4 million capital campaign goal. The Food Bank announced the public phase of its campaign during an unveiling event at its new facility in Merrillville. The Fighting Hunger, Building Hope capital campaign for a new facility is a critical effort for the Food Bank to increase its capacity to distribute more nutritious food to the community, as well as develop…Read more

Announcing Mobile Marketplace 2018

Posted on March 26, 2018
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Mobile Marketplace Provides Fresh, Nutritious Food to the Region The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana is excited to announce Mobile Marketplace, a mobile food distribution program to provide greater food access for individuals and families across Lake and Porter counties. Formerly known as Pantry on the Go, the inaugural Mobile Marketplace will take place Wednesday, March 28 from 4:00 to 6:00pm at New Creation Ministry in Highland (9738 Fifth Street). “This program is a critical effort to ensure every person in our community has access to the nutrition they need and deserve,” said…Read more

Northwest Indiana Law Firms Raise The Bar Through March Against Hunger

Posted on March 2, 2018
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Feeding Indiana’s Hungry and the Indiana State Bar Association are hosting the 10th annual March Against Hunger. March Against Hunger is a virtual food drive competition among law firms that benefits food banks around the state. The campaign begins on March 1st and runs through March 31st. Northwest Indiana law firms can participate by visiting https://foodbanknwi.org/donate-online/ and including "March Against Hunger" and the name of your firm in the comments section. The winner in each of the categories below will be presented with the “Attorney General’s Plate,” and receive social media and advertised recognition! Solo…Read more

C.R. England and England Logistics Launch One Initiative

Posted on February 12, 2018
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A Commitment to Fund One Million Meals for Children Annually C.R. England, one of the nation’s leaders in transportation solutions, and England Logistics, one of the nation’s top freight brokerage firms and a wholly-owned subsidiary of C.R. England, have announced the launch of the One initiative. The two companies are transitioning their corporate charitable efforts into achieving one goal: to provide one million meals annually to hungry children beginning in 2018. “Reducing the impact of childhood hunger is what we hope to accomplish through the One initiative,” said Josh England, president of C.R.…Read more

Strack and Van Til Continues to Fight Hunger in the Region

Posted on January 26, 2018
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Strack & Van Til recently presented the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana with a check for $154,090.28. This balance accumulated during the Checkout Challenge that took place at all Strack & Van Til locations in November and December of 2017. The Checkout Challenge encourages customers to "round-up" their bill at the register to aide in the fight against hunger! The combined efforts of customers across Northwest Indiana amounts to over 462,000 meals which will feed many seniors, adults, and children throughout the Region. To celebrate the top performing cashiers from the Checkout Challenge, the…Read more

Spread the Love

Posted on January 24, 2018
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Peanut butter is a staple in more than 91% of American households, thanks to its nutritious qualities and kid-friendly taste. It’s also one of the most popular and valuable food items for our partner pantries. Our goal is to collect 25,000 jars of peanut butter by March 16th—and we need your help! Host a peanut butter drive and help the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana Spread the Love to our neighbors in need this February. Collect as many jars of nutritious, protein-packed peanut butter as possible to support individuals and families struggling with…Read more

Free Christmas Dinner at Texas Corral

Posted on December 19, 2017
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FREE Christmas Dinner for People and Families in Need Texas Corral restaurant in Merrillville (312 W 81st Avenue), in partnership with the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, is opening its doors on Monday, December 25th, to provide a Christmas meal to 700 people in need. From 11am to 4:30pm, the restaurant will be offering a traditional holiday meal at no cost to individuals and families struggling with hunger across Northwest Indiana. “We want to open our doors and share the holidays with individuals and families in need — those who are hungry, homeless,…Read more

Red Nose Day Grant helps fight childhood hunger through the BackPack Program

Posted on December 14, 2017
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Food Bank of Northwest Indiana Receives Grant from Red Nose Day to Support Children in America at Risk of Hunger The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana announced that it has received a $10,000 grant from the Red Nose Day Fund, which will be used to support children at risk of hunger through its BackPack Program. This latest contribution from Red Nose Day will impact children across Northwest Indiana who receive weekend meal assistance through the program. Thousands of kids and teens across Lake and Porter counties rely on free and reduced price meals…Read more

#GivingFOODsDay

Posted on November 27, 2017
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#GivingFoodsDay is an opportunity to make a big difference in our community, encourage others to join the fight against hunger in Northwest Indiana, and help bring about even greater change for our neighbors in need. MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERY MONTH WITH THREE SQUARE SOCIETY Three Square Society allows donors to have a bigger impact a little at a time. Every dollar pledged provides three square meals a day for a hungry neighbor in Northwest Indiana. MAKE A ONE-TIME DONATION When you donate to the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, 94% of every dollar goes…Read more

Food Bank and Strack & Van Til Team up to Fight Holiday Hunger

Posted on November 17, 2017
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The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana is teaming up with Strack and Van Til this November and December to raise funds for hunger relief efforts across the Region. The Checkout Challenge encourages shoppers to “round up” their bill when shopping at Strack and Van Til or Town and Country stores now through December, with the difference going to support the Food Bank’s hunger relief efforts in Northwest Indiana. “The Round Up campaign is proof that every little bit counts, and even loose change can make a huge difference. Each dollar raised will provide…Read more