Upcoming Events

Food Bank and Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County Closed on Friday, April 19

Closed in Observance of Good Friday

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana and the Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County will be closed on Friday, April 19, 2019, in observance of Good Friday.
The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County will be open from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Monday, April 22, Wednesday, April 24, from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Friday, April 26, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Food Bank will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, April 22 from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Ninth Annual Hunger Scramble Golf Outing

A Benefit for the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program

The Food 4 Kids Backpack Program helps hungry children by providing them with bags of non-perishable foods to take home and eat during the school year when school meal programs are not available. Food insecure children begin life at a very serious health disadvantage and often struggle in school. Your support can help us fill the weekend gap for school children in need.

Empty Bowls Soup Supper

A Benefit for the Food Bank of Northern Indiana

Empty Bowls Soup Supper
Saturday, March 16, 2019
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. EDT $15/Person
Cana Hall, The Center at Donaldson
9601 Union Road, Plymouth, IN 46563

Proceeds will benefit our partner agencies in Marshall and Starke Counties.

Tickets available at Heartland Artists Gallery, MoonTree Studios or moontreestudios.org

Food Bank and Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County closed, on Wednesday, February 13, Due to Inclement Weather Conditions

Due to inclement weather conditions, the Food Bank of Northern Indiana and the Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County are closed, today, Wednesday, February 13.

The Food Bank will reopen for normal business hours on Thursday, February 14.

The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County will reopen on Friday, February 15, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Little Theater, Saint Mary's College

An evening of music to benefit the Food Bank of Northern Indiana.

Suggested donation: $20/adults; $10/students.

Food Bank and Food Pantry Closed Due to Inclement Weather Conditions

Due to inclement weather conditions, the Food Bank of Northern Indiana and Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County are closed on Thursday, January 31, 2019.

Food Bank and Community Food Pantry Closed on Monday, January 21, 2019

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana and the Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County will be closed on Monday, January 21, 2019. in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

The Food Bank will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, January 22.

The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County will reopen on Wednesday, January 23, for shopping from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Food Bank and Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County Hours of Operation

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County's hours of operation are:

Monday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Wednesday: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Friday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Beginning April 1, 2019, the Community Food Pantry will be open on Wednesday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

#GivingTuesday - November 27

Help feed the hungry in northern Indiana on #GivingTuesday

Hunger exists in every community in northern indiana. Give back on #GivingTuesday and help the Food Bank of Northern Indiana feed the hungry in Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall, Starke and St. Joseph Counties. Every dollar makes a difference on #GivingTuesday.

Frozen Turkey Give-Away

Thanks to the generosity of Beacon Health Systems, turkeys will be distributed to those in need making this Thanksgiving a bit more delicious, too!

Thanks to the generosity of Beacon Health System and its employees, the Food Bank of Northen Indiana will hold a mobile turkey distribution in Marshall County at the Bremen Township Fire Department on Tuesday, November 20.

Frozen turkeys will be distributed; first come, first served while supplies last. One turkey per household, for those in need of food assistance.

Tuesday, November 20,: Noon - 2 p.m.
Bremen Township Fire Department, 100 block of West South Street, Bremen, 46506

September is Hunger Action Month

How will you lend your voice to speak out against hunger?

September is Hunger Action Month. It's time to speak out against hunger in your community.

In recognition of the Food Bank's 25th anniversary, below are 25 ways you can lend your voice to speak out against hunger. Donate. Volunteer. Advo

Donate:

Healthy Mobile Market for St. Joseph County

Thursday, August 30, 2018

St. Joseph County Healthy Mobile Market

Date: Thursday, August 30, 2018

Location: Food Bank of Northern Indiana, 702 Chapin Street, South Bend, IN 46601

Time: 10 a.m. - Noon

Pre-boxed items with limited perishable items (if available) , FREE of charge for those in need of food assistance First come, first served, for up to 300 households, while supplies last.

Please bring boxes or bags to carry items home.

Healthy Mobile Market for LaPorte County

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Healthy Mobile Market for LaPorte County
Proudly sponsored by the Center Township Trustee and First Church of God
When:Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. (CDT)
Where: First Church of God, 2020 E. Lincolnway, LaPorte, IN (46350)
What's offered: fresh perishable items (produce, grains and protein) and dry goods FREE of charge to those in need of food assistance.

31st Annual Michiana British Car Show

Fun for the entire family!

The British are coming! 31st Annual Michiana British Car Show - Sunday, June 24, 2018, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Ind. Public admission is free.Fun for the entire family! Don't forget to bring a few canned goods for the Food Bank. www.michianabrits.com

Healthy Mobile Market for Starke County

Friday, June 15, at the James R. Hardesty Hamlet/Davis Township Fire Station and Community Center

Healthy Mobile Market for Starke County
Proudly sponsored by The Hardesty Memorial Endowment Fund through the Starke Community Foundation.P

When: Friday, June 15, 2018
Time: 10 a.m. - Noon (CDT)
Where: James R. Hardesty Hamlet/Davis Township Fire Station and Community Center
15 W. Indiana Ave., Hamlet (46532)
What's Offered: fresh perishable items (produce, grains and protein) and dry goods FREE of charge to those in need of food assistance.

26th Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Set for Saturday, May12

Let's #StampOutHunger and Restock the Food Bank of Northern Indiana for the Summer Months When the Need is High and Food Donations are Low

On the second Saturday in May, letter carriers in more than 10,000 communities will collect food donations along their postal routes to restock food banks and pantries during Stamp Out Hunger. Stamp Out Hunger is the nation’s largest one-day food drive and the Food Bank of Northern Indiana’s largest drive each year.

The Food Bank’s 2018 goal is to collect 100,000 pounds of non-perishable food items to restock its shelves for the summer months when the need is high and food drive donations are typically low.

Most Needed Items:

A Benefit for the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program

Hit the links to feed hungry kids – 1 in 4 kids in northern Indiana lives in a household where they don’t have enough to eat.

During the 2017-2018 school year, 2,230 children in Elkhart, LaPorte, Marshall, Starke and St. Joseph Counties received a sack of food for weekends and holiday breaks during the school year. Money raised will benefit the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program for the 2018-2019 school year.

2018 Hunger Scramble Golf Outing - Friday, May 18, at Knollwood Country Club (West Course), Granger, Ind.

$125 per Individual/$400 per Foursome

26 St. Joseph County Businesses and Organizations Needed for the More Food More Cowbell Challenge

We NEED YOU to help us reach our 100,000 lb. goal for the 26th Annual National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

We need to feed the hungry and the only prescription is more cowbell!

FREE Banking & Financial Literacy Classes -- March - April 2018

Hosted by Woodforest National Bank

Learn savings and budgeting tips; learn about banks and bank products; understand credit and loans.

Hosted by Woodforest National Bank, each series consists of three classes. Once you've completed a series of three classes, you'll receive a $25 dining gift card provided by the Food Bank of Northern Indiana.

Classes begin at Noon and are held at the Food Bank of Northern Indiana, 702 Chapin Street, South Bend.

March - April Class Schedule:

Wednesday, March 28, at Noon: Bank On It

Wednesday, April 4, at Noon: Borrowing Basics

Food Bank and Community Food Pantry Closed Due to Weather Conditions

Due to current weather conditions, the Food Bank of Northern Indiana and the Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County are closed, today, Friday, February 9.

Please be safe if you must travel, today.

Food Bank and Pantry Closed Due to Weather Conditions

Due to weather conditions, the Food Bank of Northern Indiana and the Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County are closed, today, Wednesday, February 7.

Be safe if you must travel

Food Bank of Northern Indiana and Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County are Closed.

In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Food Bank of Northern Indiana and the Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County are closed on Monday, January I5.

The Food Bank will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, January 16. The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County will reopen on Wednesday, January 17, for pantry shopping from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. In addition, the Community Food Pantry will be open on Friday, January 19, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Closed Due to Extreme Weather Conditions

Due to weather conditions, the Food Bank of Northern Indiana and the Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County are closed, today, Friday, January 12. Be safe!

Hours Changed for Wednesday, January 3

Due to weather conditions, the Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County will be open from Noon - 4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2017.

Extreme Cold Closes Food Bank

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will be closed on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, due to extreme cold weather conditions. The Food Bank will reopen on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, for normal business hours, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County will reopen on Wednesday, January 3. Please stay warm and safe.

September is Hunger Action Month

Lend Your Voice to Speak Out Against Hunger

September is Hunger Action Month.

It's time to start a real conversation about hunrger in our community. How can you lend your voice?

Thursday, September 14, is Hunger Action Day. Orange is the symbolic color for hunger awareness. Wear your boldest, brightest orange and encourage your family members, friends and co-workers to join you. Share your photos by tagging us on Facebook @Food-Bank-of-Northern-Indiana and on Twitter @FoodBkNIndiana and include #HungerAction Month and tag @FeedingAmerica.

25th Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Taking Place on Saturday, May 13

N.A.L.C. Letter Carriers, With Generous Support from the Community, Will Restock Food Bank's Shelves for the Summer Months During Largest Drive of the Year

On the second Saturday in May, letter carriers in more than 10,000 communities will collect food donations along their postal routes to restock food banks and pantries during Stamp Out Hunger. Stamp Out Hunger is the nation’s largest one-day food drive and the Food Bank of Northern Indiana’s largest drive each year.

The Food Bank’s 2017 goal is to collect 100,000 pounds of non-perishable food items to restock its shelves for the summer months when the need is high and food drive donations are typically low.

A Benefit for the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program

Hit the links to feed hungry kids – 1 in 4 kids in northern Indiana lives in a household where they don’t have enough to eat.

$125 per Individual/$400 per Foursome

February 2017 Mobile Food Pantry Schedule

Meeting the needs of hungry clients in urban and rural communities.

February 2017 Mobile Food Pantry Schedule:

Tuesday, February 7: 10 a.m. - Noon, EDT River of Life Community Church 2626 Prairie Street, Elkhart 46517 (Elkhart County) * This mobile food pantry is proudly sponsored by The Jordan Automotive Group.

Friday, February 17: 10 a.m. - Noon, CDT Kingsford Heights Volunteer Fire Department 360 Drumon Road, Kingsford Heights 46346 (LaPorte County)

Tuesday, February 21: 10 a.m. - Noon, EDT New Song Church 410 Kingston Road, Plymouth 46563 (Marshall County)

Hours for Christmas and New Year's Day Holidays

The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County will be closed beginning Friday, December 23, 2016, and will reopen on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

The Food Bank will be closed beginning at Noon on Friday, Dec. 23, for the Christmas holiday and be open Tuesday, Dec. 27 - Friday, Dec. 30 from 8 a.m. - Noon. The Food Bank will be closed on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, for the New Year's holiday and reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, January 3, 2017.

September is Hunger Action Month™

Donate. Volunteer. Advocate. Educate.

Running on Empty

Nearly 14% of the people who live in northern Indiana are food insecure. These neighbors, co-workers, friends and family members often don’t know when they will eat their next meal. We all know how we feel when we don’t have enough to eat. Imagine always feeling like you’re running on empty.

We can create healthier communities.

During the month of September, lend your voice to speak out against hunger in northern Indiana:

July 2016 Mobile Food Pantry Schedule

Effort Brings Food Directly to Those in Need of Food Assistance

Fresh perishable items (dairy, grains, produce and protein) and dry goods are offered free of charge to northern Indiana residents. The Food Bank sets up tables at pre-scheduled locations where people can “shop” and select items that best meet their needs.

Mobile food pantries are first come, first served for those in need of food assistance, based on available product, while supplies last. Patrons are asked to bring bags or boxes to transport their items home.

Hosted by Woodforest National Bank

Learn Savings and budgeting tips; learn about banks and bank products; understand credit and loans.

Hosted by Woodforest National Bank, each series consists of three classes. Once you've completed the series of three classes, you'll receive a $25 dining giftcard provided by the Food Bank.

June 2016 Class Schedule:

Wednesday, June 8 at Noon: Pay Yourself First

Wednesday, June 15 at Noon: To Your Credit

Wednesday, June 22 at Noon: Your Own Home

24th Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Slated for Saturday, May 14

Letter Carriers Will Pick Up Donated Food Items Along The Postal Routes to Restock the Food Bank's Shelves

On Saturday, May 14, members of the National Association of Letter Carriers (N.A.L.C.) all across the country and right here in our community will Stamp Out Hunger by collecting donated food along their postal routes to restock food banks and pantries in more than 10,000 communities.

2016 Hunger Scramble Golf Outing

Outing Takes Place on Friday, May 20 - Proceeds Benefit Food Bank's Food 4 Kids Backpack Program

One in four children in northern Indiana lives in a food insecure household. You can hit the links and help children grow healthy, strong and focus on learning during the school year ... instead of focusing on hunger.

Hosted by Woodforest National Baank

Learn savings and budgeting tips; learn about banks and bank products; understand credit and loans.

Hosted by Woodforest National Bank, each series consists of three classes. Once you complete the series of three classes, you'll receive a $25 dining giftcard provided by the Food Bank.

April 2016 Schedule:

Wednesday, April 6, at Noon: "Check It Out Part l"

Wednesday, April 13, at Noon: "Check It Out Part II"

Wednesday, April 20, at Noon: "Financial Recovery"

September Mobile Food Pantry Schedule

Food Bank Takes Its Show on the Road to Bring Food Directly to Those in Need of Food Assistance

September 2015 Mobile Food Pantries:

Thursday, September 17: 10 a.m. - Noon, CDT, Evergreen Baptist Church, 2005 E. Coolspring Avenue, Michigan City. (LaPorte County)

Tuesday, September 22: 10 a.m. - Noon, EDT, Hamlet United Methodist Church, 200 S. Main Street, Hamlet. (Starke County)

Thursday, September 24: 10 a.m. - Noon, EDT, Calvary Assembly of God, 1010 Mishawaka Road, Elkhart. (Elkhart County)

23rd Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Set for Saturday, May 9

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

On Saturday, May 9, letter carriers will collect food donations along their postal routes to restock food banks and pantries in more than 10,000 communities all across the country.

Help the Food Bank Stamp Out Hunger on Saturday, May 9

Volunteer Sweepers Needed to Assist Letter Carriers Along Routes During 23rd Annual Food Drive

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana is in need of volunteer sweepers to assist letter carriers along their routes on Saturday, May 9, during the 23rd Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Volunteers will assist collecting food donations along all South Bend routes. Volunteers are needed for two shifts - 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Volunteers will work in teams of two and are required to use their own vehicle. Call (574) 232.9986 ext. 137 for more information.

Feeding America President Matt Knott to Speak at Food Bank's 2015 Hunger Luncheon

Proceeds will benefit Food Bank's Healthy Choices Market Program

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana's 2015 Hunger Luncheon will take place on Thursday, April 2. We are honored to have Matt Knott, President of Feeding America as our keynote speaker.

Hunger Action Month

Together, we can solve hunger.

September is Hunger Action Month. Nearly 17% of our family, friends, co-workers and neighbors here in northern Indiana do not know where they will find their next meal. This means they are food insecure. It's time to start a real conversation about hunger in our communities. Donate. Volunteer. Advocate. Educate. Turn Orange for Hunger Relief.

Consider these ideas to turn orange throughout Hunger Action Month: