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

Posted on November 15, 2017
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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

Posted on October 30, 2017
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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

Posted on September 5, 2017
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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

September is Hunger Action Month

Posted on August 24, 2017
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TAKE ACTION AGAINST HUNGER THIS SEPTEMBER Food Bank of Northwest Indiana kicks off Hunger Action Month with mobile markets, distributes fresh fruit and veggies to 1000 local families in September This September, the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana asks the community to mobilize across Lake and Porter counties to fight hunger in the Region. To encourage the community’s participation and provide critical food assistance to people facing hunger across the Region, the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana will kick off Hunger Action Month with two special distributions to provide food assistance to 1,000 local…Read more

Take a Hike and Help Fight Hunger in Northwest Indiana

Posted on August 11, 2017
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Hunger exists in every community across the Region, and we want to ensure that all of our neighbors have the nutrition they need to thrive. The Hunger Hike is a family-friendly event, bringing hundreds of people from across Northwest Indiana together to raise awareness and funds for the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana’s network of food pantries and soup kitchens. Your team or individual fundraising will bring hope to thousands of people across Lake and Porter counties. Join a Team or Register as an Individual Now Click "TICKETS" to register as an individual,…Read more

Kids and Teens in Need Eat Free this Summer

Posted on June 6, 2017
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The Food Bank Summer Food Service Program provides critical nutrition for young people facing hunger during the summer For thousands of children and teens across Lake and Porter county, summer break is more than just a break from school—it’s a break from the guaranteed nutrition provided by free or reduced-priced meals provided during the school day. To help ensure that all kids have the nutrition they need during the summertime, the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana will kick off its Summer Food Service Program on Monday, June 12. The program is part of…Read more

The Soirée 2017

Posted on April 26, 2017
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Held at the historic Gary Aquatorium in Marquette Park, The Soirée showcases some of the best tastes, sights, and sounds from around the Region, all while raising money to feed individuals and families struggling with hunger in our community. FEATURING ACF Chefs of Northwest Indiana Asparagus Restaurant I'Scream & Cookies It's Time 2 Eat BBQ Ivy Tech Community College - East Chicago Region Ale Strack & Van Til Sun King Brewing Company Tapas Cafe Timbrook Kitchens Whole Foods Market - Schererville With Live Music from The Calumet Ridge Jazz Ensemble FEATURED SPONSORS Strack &…Read more

Food Bank and McDonald’s fight hunger with Pantry on the Go

Posted on March 16, 2017
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Pantry on the Go Kicks Off its 7th Year of Fighting Hunger and Feeding Hope in the Region Pantry on the Go, the mobile food distribution program that serves more than 350,000 individuals in Northwest Indiana each year, will return for its seventh consecutive year in 2017. The program year kicks off Wednesday, March 29 at the Banta Center in Valparaiso (605 Beach Street) and continues through the end of the year. Locations for Pantry on the Go are posted on the Food Bank’s website each month and updates are regularly available on Facebook and…Read more

Strack & Van Til Holiday Giving Campaign Raises $91,008 for the Food Bank

Posted on March 2, 2017
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Strack & Van Til and the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana Team Up to Fight Hunger in the Region Strack & Van Til recently presented a check for $91,008 to the Food Bank, the results of the local grocery store chain's 2016 holiday Checkout Challenge to fight hunger. That amount represents the combined efforts of customers across Northwest Indiana choosing to “round up” their bill when shopping at area Strack & Van Til stores, Ultra Foods, and Town & Country Market throughout November and December of last year. “We are grateful to Strack & Van…Read more

Spread the Love to our Neighbors in Need this February

Posted on January 27, 2017
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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 February 28th—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