Upcoming Events

Pokagon Band and its Four Winds Casinos Christmas Food Box DIstribution

Tuesday, December 17, 2024, beginning at 1 p.m. ET *While supplies last. One box per household.

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.

Bonus Mobile Food Distribution - Sunday, December 15, 2024

Turkey and Potatoes will be provided to 150 households

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.

Location Change Due to Weather Conditions

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.

Community Food Pantry and Food Bank of Northern Indiana Hours for Thankgiving Week 2024

The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County and the Food Bank of Northern Indiana will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of Thanksgiving

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 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.