C.R. England and England Logistics Launch One Initiative

C.R. England and England Logistics Launch One Initiative

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

Strack and Van Til Continues to Fight Hunger in the Region

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

Spread the Love

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

Free Christmas Dinner at Texas Corral

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

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

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

#GivingFOODsDay

#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

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

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
Majestic Star Casino’s Thanksgiving Community Care-a-Van

Majestic Star Casino’s Thanksgiving Community Care-a-Van

Majestic Star Casino and Hotel, Jewel-Osco, and Chicago radio stations 100.3 SHE FM and 97.1 FM The Drive are partnering with the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana to provide 1,000 local families in need with Thanksgiving meal assistance. The Thanksgiving Community Care-a-Van will provide individuals and families with food for a complete Thanksgiving meal. The distributions are open to all Northwest Indiana residents in need of food assistance, and are first-come, first-served until the end of the distribution or all meals have been served. Distributions be held Friday, November 17 at two separate…Read more
DUNKIN’ DONATES

DUNKIN’ DONATES

Through the Joy in Childhood Foundation, Dunkin’ Brands focuses on bringing joy to sick and hungry kids. To reflect this mission, the Dunkin’ Brands Midwest Chapter visited the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana on Thursday, October 19, to present a donation of $10,000. These funds will be used to ensure that children throughout the Region have the nutrition they need. In addition to this generous donation, employees from Dunkin’ Brands Midwest Chapter spent the day volunteering their time to aid in the fight against hunger. This hard-working group of volunteers sorted and packed…Read more
Share your #HealthySelfie to Fight Hunger this September

Share your #HealthySelfie to Fight Hunger this September

Show Off Your #HealthySelfie to Raise Awareness of Hunger in our Community Nearly 100,000 people in Northwest Indiana face hunger. We want all of our neighbors to have the nutrition they need to thrive, and we're challenging you to help make that happen. Share your #healthyselfie this September, and pledge to take action against hunger by volunteering, donating, or advocating for hunger relief in our community. And don't forget to challenge your friends to do the same! “It takes more than just a few people fighting hunger to make a difference—it takes a…Read more