The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana will hold two holiday food distributions to provide additional food assistance to families in need during December. The 5th Annual Hope for the Holidays distributions are sponsored by NIPSCO, and will be held on...
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Dollars to Donuts, Dunkin’ Makes a Difference in Region with Food Bank of Northwest Indiana
On Wednesday, October 19, Dunkin’ Brands Midwest Chapter presented a $20,000 donation to the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana to support hunger relief programs, services, and volunteer efforts. More than 35 employees from Dunkin Donuts stores across...
Food Bank of Northwest Indiana Partners with Papa John’s for Fundraiser
Order pizza anytime on Saturday, September 24th, and 20% will be donated back to the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana. Order online or in store from our regular menu or choose one of our specials. Bring in the flyer or mention the Food Bank of...
One Thousand Families to Receive Fresh Fruits and Veggies
September is Hunger Action Month, and the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana is kicking off the nationwide awareness campaign by distributing fresh fruits and veggies, protein, canned goods, and other nutritious items to more than 1,000 Northwest Indiana...
Food Bank of Northwest Indiana Welcomes New Management Team
The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana today announced the creation of a new management team. Effective immediately, Harry J. Vande Velde will be serving in the role of Interim Executive Director, replacing Arleen Peterson, who recently resigned. Vande...
Food Bank of Northwest Indiana Feeds the Region’s Youth in Summer of 2016
The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana kicked off its Summer Food Service Program on Monday, June 6. The program is part of a national initiative sponsored by the USDA; it will provide breakfast and lunch to more than 400 children and teens ages 18 and...
Hunger Study Finds Food Insecurity Levels Remain Historically High
According to Study, 15.3% of Residents of Lake and Porter Counties Struggle with Hunger The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana announced the release of Map the Meal Gap 2016, an annual study by Feeding America that details food insecurity rates in every...
Food Bank of Northwest Indiana Receives $1,000 from DaVita Dialysis
On Monday, December 21st, DaVita Dialysis of Gary announced a $1,000 donation to the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana as part of the DaVita Way of Giving program. The program allows individual clinical facilities across the country to donate to a local...
Hope for the Holidays to Feed 1,000 in 2015
The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana will be hosting two food distributions to help feed 1,000 individuals and families in Lake and Porter Counties this holiday. The 4th Annual Hope for the Holidays distributions will be held on Saturday, December 12th...
Food Bank of Northwest Indiana Receives Over $60,000 from Walmart Campaigns
On September 4, 2015, Walmart announced that the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana has received $64,256.26 from two charitable campaigns over the last three months. Northwest Indiana residents generated a total of $21,356.26, for the food bank through...