Upcoming Events

26th Annual Michiana Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, October 6

12 p.m. - 4 p.m. at Central Park - Mishawaka Bandshell Area

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.

 

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September is Hunger Action Month

Join the movement to end hunger.

September is Hunger Action Month. Join the movement to end hunger.

Tuesday, September 10, is Hunger Action Day.

  • Go orange for hunger awareness. Show us your orangeyist orange and share your thoughts about hunger using #HungerActionDay, #HungerActionMonth and tag @Feeding America and the Food Bank on Instagram @foodbknindiana, Facebook @Food-Bank-of-Northern-Indiana and X @FoodBkNIndiana.

Every action counts!

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Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County and Food Bank of Northern Indiana Closed on Monday, September 2, 2024

Closed in Observance of Labor Day

The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County and the Food Bank of Northern Indiana will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day.


The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County will be open:
Wednesday, September 4, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday, September 6, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.


The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will reopen Tuesday, September 3, from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Wishing you a happy and safe holiday!
 

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Michiana Brits 36th Annual British Car Show on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Saint Mary’s College

Michiana Brits Drive-Out Hunger Food and Cash Donations to Benefit Food Bank

Michiana Brits 36th Annual British Car Show on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Saint Mary’s College

Michiana Brits Drive-Out Hunger Food and Cash Donations to Benefit Food Bank

WHO:   Michiana Brits British Car Enthusiasts Club.

WHAT: 36th Annual British Car Show.

This highly popular all-marque show takes place on the beautiful campus of Saint Mary’s College.  The featured marque in 2024 is British Right Hand Drive Vehicles. Judging will take place by popular vote, with awards given for each class and Best of Show.

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The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County and the Food Bank of Northern Indiana Closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Closed in Observance of Juneteenth

The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County and the Food Bank of Northern Indiana will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of Juneteenth.

The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County will be open:
Monday, June 17: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday, June 20: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday, June 21: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m

he Food Bank of Northern Indiana will reopen on Thursday, June 20, at 8 a.m.

 

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Food Bank of Northern Indiana and Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County Closed on Monday, May 27, 2024

Food Bank and Community Food Pantry Closed in Observance of Memorial Day

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana and the Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County will be closed on Monday, May 24, 2024, in observance of Memorial Day.

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana administrative offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County will reopen on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

 

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31st N.A.L.C. Stamp Out Hunger Slated for Saturday, May 11, 2024

Goal is to collect 100,000 lbs. of food

                                                                          31st NALC Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive Set for Saturday, May 11

NALC Letter Carriers, With Generous Support of the Community, Will Restock   Food Bank’s Shelves for Summer Months During Largest Food Drive of the Year

 

WHO:              National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) #330 and #820.

WHAT:           31st Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

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Volunteers Needed on Saturday, May 11, 2024, for the N.A.L.C. Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

2024 Goal is to Collect 100,000 lbs. of food

Help us #StampOutHunger on Saturday, May 11. Our goal is to collect 100,000 lbs. of food to restock our shelves. Volunteers are needed to help N.A.L.C. letter carriers along their postal routes in St. Joseph County. Shift times are 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. *You will need to provide your own vehicle.

We need your help to feed our hungry neighbors. Call (574)232-9986 ext. 129 for more information.

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Food Bank and Community Food Pantry Closed on Friday, March 29, 2024

Food Bank and Community Food Pantry Closed on Friday, March 29, in Observance of Good Friday

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana and Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County will be closed on Friday, March 29, 2024 in observance of Good Friday.

The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County will be open on Monday, April 1, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will be open on Monday, April 1, from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

 

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2024 FBNI Observed Holidays

2024 FBNI Observed Holidays

Food Bank of Northern Indiana Holiday Observances 2024

New Year's Day – January 1 (Monday)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – January 15 (Monday)

Good Friday – March 29 (Friday)

Memorial Day - May 27 (Monday)

Juneteenth June 19 (Wednesday)

Independence Day July 4 (Thursday)

Labor Day September 2 (Monday)

Thanksgiving November 28 (Thursday)

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