Volunteers Needed at the Food Bank of Northern Indiana

We NEED you to help us feed hungry neighbors!

Help us feed our hungry neigbhors! We NEED you! Volunteer opportunites are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with extended time until 6 p.m. Wednesday. Please call Aiza at (574) 232-9986 ext. 139 or email .
***Hours of Operation Change for the Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County on Friday 1/28 and Friday 1/30 Due to Extreme Cold Weather Conditions

The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County (located onsite at the Food Bank of Northern Indiana - 702 Chapin Street, South Bend 46601) will be open:
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday, January 30, 2026, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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A $1.00 donation buys nearly three meals. 94 cents of every dollar donated goes back into our community to support programming.

Donate Now

A $1.00 donation buys nearly three meals. 94 cents of every dollar donated goes back into our community to support programming.

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Volunteers Needed at the Food Bank of Northern Indiana

We NEED you to help us feed hungry neighbors!

Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County and the Food Bank of Northern Indiana Closed on Monday, January 19, 2026

Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County and the Food Bank of Northern Indiana will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The Community Food Pantry will reopen Wednesday, January 21, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana administrative offices will reopen Tuesday, January 20, at 8 a.m.

Thanksgiving Week at the Food Bank of Northern Indiana and Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County

Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County and Food Bank Closed on Thursday 11/27 and Friday 11/28 in observance of Thanksgiving

The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County will be open:
Monday, November 24, 2025, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

2025 Turkeys on the Table Distributions

Thank you to the businesses, organizations, and individuals who make these distributions possible!

Food Bank of Northern Indiana 2025 Turkeys on the Table Distributions

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 - Starke County

9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. CT *While supplies last.

Where: North Judson United Methodist Church, 210 Center Ave., North Judson, IN 46366

*This distribution will serve 125 households.

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 - Starke County

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT *While supplies last.

Where: Knox United Methodist Church, 201 S. Shield St., Knox, IN 46534

*This distribution will serve 150 households.

2025 Turkeys on the Table Day of Giving

$15 puts a turkey on the table for a hungry neighbor this Thanksgiving

Tukey - the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving dinner table.

This Thanksgiving will look a lot differnt for struggling families making very difficult choice between buying food and other necessities.

WNDU and the Food Bank of Northern Indiana are joining forces for the Fourth Annual Turkeys on the Table Challenge.

For $15, you can put a holiday turkey on a hungry neighbor's table.

Can we count on you?http://give.feedindiana.org/2025TurkeysOnTheTable

Meals with Muffet Community-Wide Neighborhood Food Drive on Saturday, September 27,2025

Neighborhoods Can Take Action and Help Restock the Food Bank of Northern Indiana's Shelves During This Time of Great Need.

September is Hunger Action Month. Food insecurity had reached its highest rate in over a decade with 47 million people facing hunger including 14 million children. Here in Northern Indiana, 111,110 (15%) neighbors including 34,000 (18.8%) children - these neighbors don't have enough food and don't know where their next meal will come from. The neighbors who need food assistance look like any of us.

It's time to take action.

Community Food Pantry and Food Bank 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 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day.

The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County will be open:

Wednesday, September 3, 2025: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Friday, September 5, 2025: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana Administrative Offices will reopen Tuesday, September 2, from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Wishing you a happy and safe holiday!

Chick-fil-A Cookies for a Cause`

Purchase one or more Chocolate Chunk Cookies and $1 from every cookie will be donated to your local food bank!

Closed in observance of July 4th Holiday

The Community Food Pantry is open:
Monday, June 30 - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 2: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday, July 3: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County and the Food Bank of Northern Indiana will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of Fourth of July.

Wishing you a happy and safe holiday!

Communtiy Food Pantry of SJC and Food Bank Closed in Observance of Memorial Day

The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County and the Food Bank of Northern Indiana will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day.

The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County will be open Wednesday, May 28, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Friday, May 30, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will reopen Tuesday, May 27, from 8 a.m. 4 p.m.

Wishing you a happy and safe holiday!

N.A.L.C. Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Slated for Saturday, May 10

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 the nation's largest one-day food drive.

32nd NALC Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive Set for Saturday, May 10 - 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: 32nd NALC Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

Closed in Observance of Good Friday

The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County and the Food Bank of Northern Indiana will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025, in observance of Good Friday.

The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County will reopen on Monday, April 21, 2025, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana Administrative Office will reopen on Monday, April 21, 2025, from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and its Four Winds Casinos Easter Holiday Box Distribution

Tuesday, April 15, 1 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. ET at the Food Bank - while supplies last.

The Pokagon Band and its Four Winds Casinos will provide 185 Easter Boxes for distribution at the Food Bank of Northern Indiana, 702 Chapin Drive, South Bend, IN, 46601, on Tuesday, April 15, from 1 p.m. ET - 2:30 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

Closed on Monday, Januuary 20, 2025

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

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana Administrative Offices and Warehouse will reopen Tuesday, January 20, 2025, from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County will reopen Wednesday, January 22, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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.