The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana received funding from the JewelOsco Foundation ($87,000), Franciscan Alliance ($10,000), Walmart Foundation through Feeding America ($35,000), Legacy Foundation ($15,000), and the Indiana Family and Social Services...
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Strack & Van Til Customers Rally to Raise $232,306.56 for the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana during November/December Checkout Challenge
Provides approximately 697,000 meals to food insecure neighbors The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana and Premier Partner Strack & Van Til announced the results of the 2020 Checkout Challenge. Through a unified effort of 20 stores and cashiers,...
Emergency food assistance plan from Food Bank of Northwest Indiana
The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana extends our gratitude to our entire network of partners, donors, volunteers, and friends who have rallied together to help us serve our neighbors in the Region. “We are positioning our operations and inventory to...
Ride the Region 2019
On Saturday, September 7th, motorcycle riders from all over the Region will ride 80 miles throughout the streets of Northwest Indiana to raise awareness and funds for individuals facing hunger. The Ride will begin and end at the Food Bank of...
Strack & Van Til and Food Bank Team up to Fight Holiday Hunger
The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana is teaming up with Strack and Van Til this November and December to raise funds for hunger relief efforts across the Region. The Checkout Challenge encourages shoppers to “round up” their bill when shopping at...
Texas Corral, Food Bank of NWI Serve 1,000 Meals on Christmas Day
On Sunday, December 25, Texas Corral restaurant in Merrillville, in partnership with the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, served Christmas dinner to more than 1000 people in need. The restaurant opened its doors from 11am to 5pm to offer a warm meal...
Food Bank Names Steve Beekman as Executive Director
The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana has named Steve Beekman Executive Director of the Region’s largest hunger relief organization, effective immediately. Beekman had served as the Food Bank’s Deputy Director and Head of Development since 2013, and...
Food Bank NWI and NIPSCO Provide Food, Hope for the Holidays
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...
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...