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The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana received a $450,000 grant from the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation, a philanthropic arm of Elevance Health Foundation, to continue the ‘Food as Medicine’ program. This initiative will support the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana as it collaborates with local healthcare providers to screen patients for food insecurity during health care visits. The health care partner will then connect patients who screen positive for food insecurity to food assistance resources onsite at health care facilities and at community-based food pantries and meal programs. The ‘Food…Read more

Cleveland - Cliffs followed up 2021 giving with another major contribution in 2022 of $210,000.  "The impact of these funds is profound, to have support of this magnitude two years in a row ensures our daily operations is possible.  So much couldn't happen without it." Amy Briseno, VP Development & Communications, explains.  "The teams as the Burns Harbor and East Chicago locations are active year round too in fighting food insecurity. Their food and fund drives are massive projects!  The dedication of this corporate partner and their initiatives to invest in the care…Read more

Hunger Action Month 2022 - Seed Planting Ceremony On September 26, 2022, the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana and Families Anchored in Total Harmony, Inc. (FAITH CDC) held a Seed Planting Ceremony commemorating the partnership formed thorough a grant award as part of Feeding America’s Food Insecurity Equity Impact Fund $425,000 Grant Awarded to Address Food Insecurity Disparities by Race and Ethnicity in Northwest Indiana. Thanks to the support of the Feeding in America Food Security Equity Fund, these critical dollars will be used for program expansion and the creation of a freezing…Read more

Horseshoe Hammond partnered with the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana to sort and pack 192 boxes of perishable foods for seniors in need as part of the Senior Pantry Pack Initiative in May 2022.   A total of 20 volunteers from the Horseshoe Hammond team assisted in the initiative. In Northwest Indiana, nearly 100,000 individuals are food insecure, meaning they lack access to nutritious foods for themselves and their families. In addition to volunteering, the Horseshoe Hammond team also donated $20,000 to further support the organization’s philanthropic efforts. “The work that the Northwest Indiana…Read more

The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana announced the results of the 2021 Strack & Van Til Checkout Challenge, which raised $225,365.56 to benefit individuals and families facing hunger in the Region. The amount represents the combined efforts of customers across Northwest Indiana choosing to “round up” their bill at the register when shopping at the 20 Strack & Van Til stores in the area. “This year’s Checkout Challenge results reveal the tremendous impact of a community rallying together to help our neighbors”, said Victor A. Garcia, President & CEO of the Food Bank…Read more

Kohl’s recently gifted $8 million to nonprofits nationwide, including a Kohl’s Cares(R) grant of $100,000 for health and wellness to the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana. “Receiving this grant is the fruit of a strong collaborative effort of several members of our Food Bank team working together to advance our mission and engage companies like Kohl’s in our hunger relief efforts”, said Victor A. Garcia, President & CEO of the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana. Kohl’s embraced the spirit of the season by giving back to their local communities through Kohl’s “A Community…Read more

The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana received funding from the Jewel-Osco Foundation ($87,000), Franciscan Alliance ($10,000), Walmart Foundation through Feeding America ($35,000), Legacy Foundation ($15,000), and the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration ($35,785.20) to address hunger across Lake & Porter Counties through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) education and outreach. SNAP is the largest federal program dedicated to providing temporary monthly benefits to individuals who are income challenged and facing food insecurity. SNAP provides electronic benefits that allow individuals the freedom to purchase groceries as needed. “SNAP serves as our first…Read more