Food Bank of Northern Indiana

Food Bank of Northern Indiana Mobile Food Distributions for January 2025

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 – Elkhart County
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Northside Baptist Church, 53198 CR 9., Elkhart, IN 46514
*This distribution is sponsored by Kroger and will serve 200 households.

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 – Kosciusko County
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: First Baptist Church, 206 S. Oak St., Mentone, IN 46539
*This distribution is provided by the USDA and will serve 200 households.

Thursday, January 16, 2025 – Starke County
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT *While supplies last.
Where: James R. Hardesty Hamlet/Davis Township Fire Station and Community Center, 15 W. Indiana Ave., Hamlet, IN 46532
*This distribution is sponsored by the Hardesty Memorial Endowment Fund through the Starke County Community Foundation and will serve 250 households.

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 – LaPorte County
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT *While supplies last.
Where: Kingsford Heights Community Center, 515 Wayland Rd., Kingsford Heights, IN 46346
*This distribution is provided by Citizens Concerned for the Homeless and will serve 150 households.

Thursday, January 23, 2025 – Marshall County
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Bourbon Helping Hands Food Pantry, 204 N. Washington St., Bourbon, IN 46504
*This distribution is sponsored by United Way of Marshall County and will serve 200 households.

Friday, January 24, 2025 – Starke County
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. CT *While supplies last.
Where: St. Peter Lutheran Church, 810 W. Talmer Ave., North Judson, IN 46366
*This distribution is provided by the USDA and will serve 250 households.

Monday, January 27, 2025 – LaPorte County
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT *While supplies last.
Where: Midwest Electronics, 1247 E. Michigan Blvd., Michigan City, IN 46360
*This distribution is sponsored by COSTCO and will serve 200 households.

Assorted food items offered free of charge. All items are pre-boxed and pre-bagged. First come, first served, while supplies last for those in need of food assistance. One box/bag per household.

Distributions are drive through. Please remain in your vehicle and open your trunk to receive items. An area will be available for self-loading if your trunk does not open.

Thank you, Citizens Concerned for the Homeless, COSTCO, Hardesty Memorial Endowment Fund through the Starke Couty Community Foundation, Kroger, United Way of Marshall County, for sponsoring these distributions.

100% ($176,146.00) [FY2024-2025] of total program costs for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) are financed with federal funds. TEFAP is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County and the Food Bank of Northern Indiana will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The Community Food Pantry will reopen on Wednesday, January 22, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will reopen on Tuesday, January 21, from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Mobile Food Distributions - 12-23 through 12-31-2024

Monday, December 23, 2024 – Elkhart County
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Hawthorne Elementary School, 501 Lusher St., Elkhart, IN 46517
*This distribution is sponsored by Hershey and will serve 200 households.

Friday, December 27, 2024 – St. Joseph County – ADDED
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Food Bank of Northern Indiana, 702 Chapin St., South Bend, IN 46601
*This distribution will serve 300 households.

Friday, December 27, 2024 – St. Joseph County
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Kennedy Academy, 609 N. Olive St., South Bend, IN 46628
*This distribution is sponsored by The Hershey Company and will serve 200 households.

Monday, December 30, 2024 – St. Joseph County
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Liberty Elementary School, 600 Pregel Dr., Mishawaka, IN 46545
*This distribution is sponsored by The Hershey Company and will serve 200 households.

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 – Elkhart County
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Osolo Elementary School, 24975 CR 6 E., Elkhart, IN 46514
*This distribution is sponsored by The Hershey Company and will serve 200 households.

Assorted food items offered free of charge. All items are pre-boxed and pre-bagged. First come, first served, while supplies last for those in need of food assistance. One box/bag per household.

Distributions are drive through. Please remain in your vehicle and open your trunk to receive items. An area will be available for self-loading if your trunk does not open.
Thank you, Citizens Concerned for the Homeless, City of Michigan City, COSTCO, The Hershey Company, MHS, Popeye’s, and United Way of Marshall County, for sponsoring these distributions.

100% ($151,834.00) [FY2023-2024] of total program costs for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) are financed with federal funds. TEFAP is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

Mobile Food Distributions - 12-23 through 12-31-2024

Monday, December 23, 2024 – Elkhart County
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Hawthorne Elementary School, 501 Lusher St., Elkhart, IN 46517
*This distribution is sponsored by Hershey and will serve 200 households.

Friday, December 27, 2024 – St. Joseph County – ADDED
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Food Bank of Northern Indiana, 702 Chapin St., South Bend, IN 46601
*This distribution will serve 300 households.

Friday, December 27, 2024 – St. Joseph County
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Kennedy Academy, 609 N. Olive St., South Bend, IN 46628
*This distribution is sponsored by The Hershey Company and will serve 200 households.

Monday, December 30, 2024 – St. Joseph County
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Liberty Elementary School, 600 Pregel Dr., Mishawaka, IN 46545
*This distribution is sponsored by The Hershey Company and will serve 200 households.

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 – Elkhart County
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Osolo Elementary School, 24975 CR 6 E., Elkhart, IN 46514
*This distribution is sponsored by The Hershey Company and will serve 200 households.

Assorted food items offered free of charge. All items are pre-boxed and pre-bagged. First come, first served, while supplies last for those in need of food assistance. One box/bag per household.

Distributions are drive through. Please remain in your vehicle and open your trunk to receive items. An area will be available for self-loading if your trunk does not open.

Thank you, Citizens Concerned for the Homeless, City of Michigan City, COSTCO, The Hershey Company, MHS, Popeye’s, and United Way of Marshall County, for sponsoring these distributions.

100% ($151,834.00) [FY2023-2024] of total program costs for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) are financed with federal funds. TEFAP is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana and the Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, Wednesday, December 25, 2024, and Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana Administrative Offices will be open on December 26, December 27, December 30, and December 31, 2024, from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County will reopen on Friday, January 3, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Mobile food distributions will take place :
Monday, December 23, 2024 – Elkhart County
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Hawthorne Elementary School, 501 Lusher St., Elkhart, IN 46517
*This distribution is sponsored by Hershey and will serve 200 households.

Friday, December 27, 2024 – St. Joseph County – ADDED
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Food Bank of Northern Indiana, 702 Chapin St., South Bend, IN 46601
*This distribution will serve 300 households.

Friday, December 27, 2024 – St. Joseph County
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Kennedy Academy, 609 N. Olive St., South Bend, IN 46628
*This distribution is sponsored by The Hershey Company and will serve 200 households.

Monday, December 30, 2024 – St. Joseph County
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Liberty Elementary School, 600 Pregel Dr., Mishawaka, IN 46545
*This distribution is sponsored by The Hershey Company and will serve 200 households.

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 – Elkhart County
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Osolo Elementary School, 24975 CR 6 E., Elkhart, IN 46514
*This distribution is sponsored by The Hershey Company and will serve 200 households.

Assorted food items offered free of charge. All items are pre-boxed and pre-bagged. First come, first served, while supplies last for those in need of food assistance. One box/bag per household.

Distributions are drive through. Please remain in your vehicle and open your trunk to receive items. An area will be available for self-loading if your trunk does not open.

Thank you, Citizens Concerned for the Homeless, City of Michigan City, COSTCO, The Hershey Company, MHS, Popeye’s, and United Way of Marshall County, for sponsoring these distributions.

100% ($151,834.00) [FY2023-2024] of total program costs for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) are financed with federal funds. TEFAP is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

University of Notre Dame Indiana University

Thank you Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and its Four Winds Casinos for your commitment to feed our hungry neighbors during a Christmas Food Box distribution at the Food Bank on Tuesday, December 17. 200 households/772 individuals and 3,600 lbs. distributed. Thank you for spreading some joy to those who need it most this holiday season. 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

Food Bank of Northern Indiana Mobile Food Distributions for December 2024
Distribution, today, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in LaPorte County. Thank you, Citizens Concerned for the Homeless, Inc. 🧡

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 – LaPorte County
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT *While supplies last.
Where: Marquette Mall, 201 W. US 20, Michigan City, IN 46360
*This distribution is sponsored by Citizens Concerned for the Homeless and will serve 350 households.

Monday, December 23, 2024 – Elkhart County
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Hawthorne Elementary School, 501 Lusher St., Elkhart, IN 46517
*This distribution is sponsored by Hershey and will serve 200 households.

Friday, December 27, 2024 – St. Joseph County
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Kennedy Academy, 609 N. Olive St., South Bend, IN 46628
*This distribution is sponsored by Hershey and will serve 200 households.

Monday, December 30, 2024 – St. Joseph County
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.ET *While supplies last.
Where: Liberty Elementary School, 600 Pregel Dr., Mishawaka, IN 46545
*This distribution is sponsored by The Hershey Company and will serve 200 households.

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 – Elkhart County
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.*ET *While supplies last.
Where: Osolo Elementary School, 24975 CR 6 E., Elkhart, IN 46514
*This distribution is sponsored by The Hershey Company and will serve 200 households.

Assorted food items offered free of charge. All items are pre-boxed and pre-bagged. First come, first served, while supplies last for those in need of food assistance. One box/bag per household.

Distributions are drive through. Please remain in your vehicle and open your trunk to receive items. An area will be available for self-loading if your trunk does not open.

Thank you, Citizens Concerned for the Homeless, City of Michigan City, COSTCO, The Hershey Company, MHS, Popeye’s, and United Way of Marshall County, for sponsoring these distributions.

100% ($151,834.00) [FY2023-2024] of total program costs for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) are financed with federal funds. TEFAP is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

Thank you, Miller Amish Country Poultry andMartin's Super Markets and SpartanNash for your generous donation of 12,000 lbs. of chicken product. Protein is a luxury item at food pantries and a chicken is a versatile source of protein. Thank you for your commitment to feed our hungry neighbors and spreading some joy to those who need it most, too!

The Pokagon Band and its Four Winds Casinos Team Members will distribute 200 Christmas Food Boxes at the Food Bank of Northern Indiana, 702 Chapin Drive, South Bend, IN, 46601, on Tuesday, December 17, beginning at 1 p.m. ET, while supplies last. One box per household.

Vehicles should enter the parking lot at the corner of Chapin Street and United Drive as you would for a food pantry distribution.

Turkey and Potato Distribution at the Food Bank - 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. ETTODAY Sunday 12/15 for 150 households. First come, first served while supplies last.

Food Bank of Northern Indiana, 702 Chapin St., South Bend, IN 46601

Bonus Mobile Food Distribution - Turkey and Potatoes

Sunday, December 15, 2024, 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. ET *While supplies last. This distribution will serve 150 households.

Where: Food Bank of Northern Indiana, 702 Chapin St., South Bend, IN 46601

Turkey and potatoes provided free of charge. First come, first served, while supplies last for those in need of food assistance. One per household.

Distributions are drive through. Please remain in your vehicle and open your trunk to receive items. An area will be available for self-loading if your trunk does not open.

Thank you, Beacon Health System, for providing these turkeys.
100% ($176,146.00) [FY2024-2025] of total program costs for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) are financed with federal funds. TEFAP is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

Bonus Mobile Food Distribution - Turkey and Potatoes

Sunday, December 15, 2024, 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. ET *While supplies last. This distribution will serve 150 households.

Where: Food Bank of Northern Indiana, 702 Chapin St., South Bend, IN 46601

Turkey and potatoes provided free of charge. First come, first served, while supplies last for those in need of food assistance. One per household.

Distributions are drive through. Please remain in your vehicle and open your trunk to receive items. An area will be available for self-loading if your trunk does not open.

Thank you, Beacon Health System, for providing these turkeys.
100% ($176,146.00) [FY2024-2025] of total program costs for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) are financed with federal funds. TEFAP is an equal opportunity employer and provider.