INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) — As the COVID-19 crisis continues, food insecurity has become an issue for families all across the state.
Gleaners Food Bank offers several locations across a number of Indiana counties, where individuals and families who need food assistance can go for help.
Below is a list of dates and places where you can go (separated by county) to get the supplies you need.
Marion County
- Gleaners Community Cupboard: 3737 Waldemere Ave. Indianapolis
If you are a Marion County resident who is unable to leave their home, you can call (317) 742-9111 or text 55433 Gleaners for assistance.
Bartholomew County
When food pantries will be open:
- April 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Cummins SE 800 E Third St. Seymour
- May 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Cummins FSP 1460 National Rd, Columbus
Boone County
When food pantries will be open:
- April 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Senior Mobile Pantry (age 55+) at 1205 N SR 75, Thorntown
- May 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Western Boone Jr/Sr High School located at 1205 N SR 75, Thorntown
- May 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Senior Mobile Pantry (age 55+) located at 1205 N SR 75, Thorntown
Decatur County
When food pantries will be open:
- April 27 from 10 a.m. to noon, Senior Mobile Pantry (age 55+). The location is TBD in Greensburg.
- May 4 from 4 to 6 p.m. The location TBD in Greensburg
- May 18 from 10 a.m. to noon, Senior Mobile Pantry (age 55+). The location is TBD in Greensburg.
Fayette County
When food pantries will be open:
- April 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Whitewater Career Center located at 1300 Spartan Dr. in Connersville.
- April 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. The location is TBD in Connersville.
- May 6 from 3 to 5 p.m. The location is TBD in Connersville.
- May 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. The location is TBD in Connersville.
Franklin County
When food pantries will be open:
- April 22 from 11 a.m. to noon, Senior Mobile Pantry (age 55+) located at 11146 County Park Rd. Brookville
- May 27 from 11 a.m. to noon, Senior Mobile Pantry (age 55+) located at 11146 County Park Rd. Brookville
Hamilton County
When food pantries will be open:
- April 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. at St. Maria Goretti located at 17102 Spring Mill Rd Westfield.
- April 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Carmel United Methodist Church located at 621 South Rangeline Rd. Carmel.
- May 7 from 4 to 6 p.m. located at Sheridan High School
- May 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Carmel United Methodist Church located at 621 South Rangeline Rd. Carmel.
- May 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. at St. Maria Goretti located 17102 Spring Mill Rd Westfield.
Hancock County
When food pantries will be open:
- April 13 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Hancock County Fairgrounds located at 620 N Apple St. in Greenfield.
- April 25 from 10 a.m. to noon at Fortville Christian Church located at 9450 N 200 W.
- May 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Hancock County Fairgrounds located at 620 N Apple St. Greenfield
- May 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Hancock County Fairgrounds located at 620 N Apple St. Greenfield
- May 30 form 3 to 5 p.m. at Fortville Christian Church, located at 9450 N 200 W.
Hendricks County
When food pantries will be open:
- May 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 216 N. Maple St. in Pittsboro
- May 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Hendricks County Fairgrounds, located at 1900 E Main St. in Danville
Jackson County
When food pantries will be open:
- April 17 from 10 a.m. to noon, Senior Mobile Pantry (age 55+) at the Jackson County Fairgrounds, located at 476 E. County Road 100 S. in Brownstown.
- April 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Cummins SEP 800 E. Third St. in Seymour
- May 15 from 10 a.m. to noon, Senior Mobile Pantry (age 55+) at the Jackson County Fairgrounds located at 476 E. County Road 100 S. in Brownstown.
- May 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Cummins SEP located at 800 E. Third St. in Seymour
Jefferson County
When food pantries will be open:
- April 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the National Guard Armory located at 1533 Clifty Dr. in Madison.
- May 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the National Guard Armory located at 1533 Clifty Dr. in Madison.
Jennings County
When food pantries will be open:
- 4/11 – 820 W Walnut St. North Vernon, IN 10A-12P
- 5/9 – Jennings County High School 800 W. Walnut St. North Vernon 10A-12P
Johnson County
When food pantries will be open:
- April 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 pm. at Our Lady of Greenwood located at 335 S. Meridian St.
- April 23 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Whiteland Community High School located at 300 E. Main St.
- May 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Greenwood located at 335 S. Meridian St.
- May 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Whiteland Community High School located 300 E. Main St.
Morgan County
When food pantries will be open:
- April 14 from 10 a.m. to noon at Morgan County Fairgrounds located at 1749 Hospital Dr. in Martinsville
- April 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Eminence Fire Department located 11672 Walters Rd. in Eminence
- May 9 from 10 a.m. to noon at Morgan County Fairgrounds located at 1749 Hospital Drive in Martinsville
- May 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Eminence Fire Department locatd at 11672 Walters Rd. in Eminence
Putnam County
When food pantries will be open:
- April 18 – Town of Bainbridge, 201 N. Grant Ave. Bainbridge 10A-12P
- May 2 from 10 a.m. to noon at Greencastle Christian Church located at 620 Primrose Ct. in Greencastle
- May 14 from 10 a.m. to noon at Greencastle Christian Church located at 620 Primrose Ct. in Greencastle
Ripley County
When food pantries will be open:
- May 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 524 Beech St. in Osgood
Rush County
When food pantries will be open:
- May 4 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Rushville Fairgrounds located at 1299 N, Sexton St.
Scott County
When food pantries will be open:
- April 24 from 10 a.m. to noon at First Christian Church located at 750 S. Gardner in Scottsburg
- May 7 from 10 a.m. to noon at First Christian Church located at 750 S. Gardner in Scottsburg
Shelby County
When food pantries will be open:
- April 24 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Morristown Christian Church located at 209 S. Washington St.
- April 28 – Senior Mobile Pantry (age 55+) 350 N. Tompkins St. Shelbyville
- May 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. at New Life Methodist Church located at 6145 N 400 W Rd. in Fairland
- May 22 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Morristown Christian Church located at 209 S. Washington St.
- May 26 from 1 to 3 p.m., Senior Mobile Pantry (age 55+), at 350 N. Tompkins St. in Shelbyville
Union County
When food pantries will be open:
- May 9 from 10 a.m. to noon at Union County Fairgrounds located at 411 East Union St. in Liberty
Wayne County:
- April 30 from 10 a.m. to noon located at 199 S. Perry St. in Haggerstown
- May 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. at First Christian Church located at 100 S 10th St. in Richmond
- May 28 from 10 a.m. to noon located at 199 S. Perry St. in Haggerstown
To see locations or more food pantries across the state and where you can go to get food assistance, click here. There is an interactive map that will pinpoint locations near you.
In order to keep up with demand, Gleaners said it needs millions of dollar in donations to buy supplies. Individuals who wish to help, are asked to donate money so Gleaners can purchase the supplies needed across different areas. Gleaners does not accept individual food donations to any of its food pantries. To donate, click here. For other ways to give back, visit Gleaners.com.
