Announcing Mobile Marketplace 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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
DUNKIN’ DONATES

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

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

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