Pantry on the Go

Pantry on the Go

  • Posted on March 21, 2016
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Pantry on the Go kicked off its 6th year of fighting hunger and feeding hope in Northwest Indiana! Every week from March to December, Pantry on the Go serves up to 250 families by visiting locations across Northwest Indiana where assistance is truly needed. The program serves more than 350,000 meals annually by distributing proteins, grains, fruits and vegetables, and other food items to families in need.   Thanks to the continued support of your local McDonald's of Northwest Indiana, the program has been serving communities across Lake and Porter Counties since 2010. Hundreds of…Read more
Spread the Love

Spread the Love

  • Posted on January 29, 2016
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A special thanks to all the individuals, schools, and groups that helped spread some love to their hungry neighbors across the Region by hosting a peanut butter drive this past February. Why peanut butter? The Food Bank distributes nearly 100,000 jars of peanut butter through the year! Packed with protein, peanut butter can give children, adults, and seniors struggling with hunger the energy they need to get through the day. It can also be kept for longer periods of time without spoiling, making it a great product for our partner food pantries. How can you…Read more
Host a Food Drive

Host a Food Drive

  • Posted on January 11, 2016
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The Food Bank relies on the help and contribution of the community every single day to meet the needs of individuals and families across the Region. During the months of November and December more than 60 individual food drives were held across the Region to benefit the Food Bank! THANK YOU to every individual, group, and organization that helped fight hunger and provide meals to the many children, adults, and seniors struggling with hunger. But for nearly 100,000 folks in our community, hunger doesn't end with the holidays. It's never too late to get involved and host…Read more
CSFP

CSFP

  • Posted on March 30, 2015
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The Commodity Supplemental Food Program, is a federal program helping serve 640+ seniors in Lake and Porter Counties. Low-income seniors are encouraged to call the Food Bank for more information about the enrollment process and distribution sites. Learn More.Read more
League of Hope

League of Hope

  • Posted on March 30, 2015
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The Food Bank’s newest honor society, League of Hope, recognizes leaders in the community who give $1,000 or more annually. Contact us today to learn more about annual gifts or planned giving.Read more
Volunteer at the Food Bank

Volunteer at the Food Bank

  • Posted on March 30, 2015
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Join the thousands of individuals who help sort and pack food at the Food Bank of NWI each year. Volunteerism is a great way to give back to your community. At the Food Bank, you’ll know that you are helping people in your own community. Follow the Volunteer tab on our website to register as a volunteer.Read more