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 :
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.
Thursday, December 12, 2024, Mobile Food Distribution in St. Joseph County - LOCATION CHANGE
Due to current weather conditions,Thursday, December 12,2024, the Mobile Food Distribution will take place at the Food Bank of Northern Indiana, 702 Chapin St., South Bend 46601 instead of the former Bargain Lane/Elwood Ave. location in South Bend as originally listed.
Food Bank of Northern Indiana
702 Chapin Street, South Bend, IN 46601
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. ET *While supplies last
*This distribution is sponsored by COSTCO and will serve 200 households.
2024 Thanksgiving Week Hours
The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County will be open: Monday, Nov. 25: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 26: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 27: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana Administrative Offices will be open:
Monday, Nov. 25: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 26: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 27: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
26th Annual Michiana Chili Cook-Off Sunday, October 6, 2024 - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Rain or Shine!
Central Park in Mishawaka Bandshell Area
12+ Chili Booths
$10 per person; $5 per child (10 & under)
Live Music - Beer and Cider Tent - Cider & Caramel Apple Station - Corn Hole - Restaurant Raffles - All You Can Sample Chili - Fun for the Family!
Community and Popular Votes will be tallied and announced at 3:30 p.m.
A $1.00 donation buys nearly three meals. 94 cents of every dollar donated goes back into our community to support programming.