On August 11th, Northwest Indiana was hit with multiple active tornadoes and severe storms, resulting in widespread power outages for prolonged periods of time. Affected areas include Merrillville, Portage, Hobart, and many other communities. The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana is responding to Northwest Indiana’s needs in response to the past severe storms. Multiple food distributions have been implemented, providing communities with nutritious food to help provide where food has been lost.