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The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County and the Food Bank of Northern Indiana Closed on Friday, July 4, 2025
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!
Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County and Food Bank of Northern Indiana Closed on Memorial Day - Monday, May 26, 2025
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.
The Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County and Food Bank of Northern Indiana Closed on Friday, April 18, 2025
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
Food Bank of Northern Indiana and Community Food Pantry of Northern Indiana Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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.
Mobile Food Distribution Location Changed in St. Joseph County Due to Inclement Weather
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.
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