Banta Senior Center
Government-
(219)462-1301
PAX Center
ChurchOur goal is to keep LaPorte County well-fed and well-loved through a network of food pantries, community meals, and community gardens.
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(219)575-7842
North Township Trustee
GovernmentServing seniors age 55 and over and eligible clients during June, July & August. Must be a North Township resident only (Hammond, Whiting, Munster, Highland, East Chicago)
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(219)932-2530
No Kid Hungry
NonprofitEnter your address to find free, healthy meals being served by organizations in your community. We do not use your information for any other purpose than to locate food assistance. Visit www.nokidhungry.org/find-free-meals You can also find these resources by texting the word FOOD to 877-877. Data & message rates may apply.
North Township Trustee
GovernmentFood provided for disaster situations,emergency needs, dietary restrictions and individuals that are ineligible for food stamps. Must be a North Township resident (Hammond, Whiting, Munster, Highland, East Chicago)
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(219)932-2530
Living Water Missionary Baptist Church
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(219)853-9951
Miller First Baptist
ChurchCOVID-19 UPDATE: FOOD PANTRY STILL DISTRIBUTING Food pantry serving Lake & Porter County residents on the 2nd & 3rd Saturday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Must provide proof of residency.
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(219)938-8126
New Life House of God
ChurchCOVID-19 Update: Phone number has been disconnected. Appears to have online services, but no campus listed for Hammond.
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(219)937-1055
St. John Bosco Church
CORONA VIRUS-19 UPDATE: SERVE ONLY THE COLUMBIA CENTER AREA (WITHIN THE AREA DEFINED BY COLUMBIA AVENUE, CHESTNUT, 173RD AND 175TH). IF WITHIN THAT AREA CALL 219-853-9551 EXT 318 AND LEAVE A MESSAGE WITH NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER AND NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN THE HOME. A VOLUNTEER WILL CONTACT YOU ABOUT FOOD PICKUP. AVAILABLE ONE TIME PER 30 TO 45 PERIOD DEPENDING ON FAMILY SIZE.
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(219)844-9027
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, District Council of Gary
Church-
(219)845-7531
St. Vincent dePaul - St. Bridget
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(219)942-6441
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(219)942-4573
St. Vincent dePaul - St. John the Evangelist
Church-
(219)323-5205
First Contact Valparaiso
Church-
(219)462-8332
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(219)465-4288
First Contact Portage
Church-
(219)764-7322
500 Turkeys
NonprofitFood Boxes for families in need
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(219531-7777 ext 105
WIC - Lake Station
Nonprofit-
(219)962-4116
WIC - Merrillville
Nonprofit-
(219)887-1038
WIC - Crown Point
Nonprofit-
(219)663-9279
WIC - Valparaiso
Nonprofit-
(219)464-9220
Center Township Trustee
Government-
(219)663-0250
Valparaiso Christian Food Pantry
Church-
(219)465-0207
God's Anointed Place (G.A.P) Church
ChurchServes residents of Lake County on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Must provide proof of residence. Pickup times are based on your last name: A-F 3:30 G-L 4:15 N-R 5:00 S-Z 5:30
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(219)213-2837
Gospel Truth Apostolic Ministry
ChurchFood pantry serving Lake County residents every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and every 3rd Sunday of the month from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Proof of residency required.
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(219)949-5433
Greater Destiny Church
ChurchServing Lake & Porter County residents every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month from 5:30 to7:00 p.m. Must provide proof of residency.
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(219)398-2006
Greater First Baptist Church
ChurchServing Lake & Porter County residents every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month from 4:00 to 6 p.m. Must provide photo ID.
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(219)378-0914
Greater Works Prayer
Serving Hammond residents every Tuesday and Friday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Must provide proof of residency.
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(219)852-0677
Hammond Christian Reformed Church
ChurchCOVID-19 UPDATE: Food pantry is still operating but does not have regular hours. Contact Dan at 219-845-5342 to discuss your needs and receive service.
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(219)844-3331
Hammond New Harvest Church
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(219)845-2056
Healthier Living Charitables
NonprofitFood pantry serving Lake & Porter County residents every Wednesday from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Must provide a photo ID.
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(219)977-2985
Holy Rosary Conference - Society of St. Vincent de Paul
NonprofitFood pantry serving residents of zip code 46406 only every 3rd Saturday of the month from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. Must provide photo ID.
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(219)944-1084
House of Glory Word Outreach
ChurchFood pantry serving Lake and Porter County residents on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Must provide proof of residency.
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(219)392-1457
Holy Spirit Church
ChurchFood pantry serving Lake and Porter County residents. Must provide proof of residence. Every week on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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(219)662-7424
Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church
ChurchFood pantry serving Gary residents every 3rd Saturday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Must provide a photo ID.
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(219)885-4014
Fairhaven Baptist
ChurchCOVID-19 UPDATE: FOOD PANTRY SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY Food pantry serving Lake and Porter County residents every Thursday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
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(219)926-6636
Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana
NonprofitCOVID-19 UPDATE: DISTRIBUTING PRE-PACKAGED BAGS OF FOOD. CURRENTLY THURSDAYS FROM NOON TO 3:00 P.M. FREQUENCY MAY CHANGE. Open to residents of Lake and Porter Counties; Please bring your state ID showing residency; Call 219-301-0960 to confirm hours of operation.
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(219)301-0960
Light of Life Worship Center
ChurchServes Lake & Porter County residents on the 2nd & 4th Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Proof of current address required first time attending
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(219)973-1202
Iglesia Evangelical De Cristo
ChurchFood pantry serving Lake and Porter County residents on the second Saturday of each month from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Must provide proof of residence.
Little Dreamers
NonprofitServes Gary & Merrillville residents on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Must show proof of residency.
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(219)980-9333
Masjid Al Amin Food Pantry
Food pantry serving Lake & Porter County residents on the 3rd & 4th Saturday of the month from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Must provide a photo ID.
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(219)949-1854
New Hope Church of God Food Pantry
ChurchFood pantry serving residents of Porter County the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Must provide proof of residence.
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(219)759-1533
Meek Baptist Church
ChurchFood pantry serving East Chicago Residents on the 2nd & 4th Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. Must provide proof of residency.
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(219)397-1084
Salem United Methodist
ChurchFood pantry serving residents with 46341, 46307 or 46302 zip codes on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Must provide proof of residency.
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(219)988-4700
The Church of Jesus Christ
ChurchFood pantry serving residents of Lake and Porter County on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Must provide proof of residency.
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(219)204-0082
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
ChurchFood pantry serving residents of Hammond on the 4th Friday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Must provide photo ID.
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(219)931-4337
Hilltop Village food pantry
NonprofitFood pantry serving Valparaiso residents every Thursday from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Must provide proof of residency.
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(219)464-9997
Griffith First Christian Church
ChurchFood pantry serving Lake County residents on the 3rd and 4th Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Must provide proof of residency.
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(219)924-6840
New Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church
ChurchServes Merrillville residents on the 1st Saturday of the month from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Must show photo ID.
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(219)750-9773
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(219)750-9647
New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
ChurchFood pantry serving Lake & Porter County residents every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month from 10:0 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Must provide proof of residency.
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(219)949-4279
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church
ChurchFood pantry serving residents of Hammond on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of every month from 1:30 until the food is gone. Must provide proof of residency.
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(219)932-5955
God's Appointed Place (G.A.P.) Church
ChurchFood pantry serving Lake County on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Must provide proof of residency.
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(219)213-2837
North Lake Church
ChurchFood pantry serving Lake & Porter County residents on the 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Must provide a photo ID.
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(219)882-1223
Open Door Church
ChurchFood pantry serving Gary residents every Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Must provide proof of residency.
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(219)883-1110
Operation Care
NonprofitFood pantry serving Lake & Porter County residents every Monday and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and every Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Must provide proof of residency.
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(219)838-2295
Peace Baptist Church
ChurchFood pantry serving Lake & Porter County residents on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Must provide a photo ID.
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(219)949-8470
Project Love
Serves South Lake County residents every Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Individuals can only be served once every four weeks. Must provide proof of residence.
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(219)374-7312
Ross Township Trustee
Government-
(219)769-2111
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(219)769-7709
Life Church International
ChurchFood pantry serving residents of Gary and Merrillville. Must provide photo ID.
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(219)484-2227
Seventh Day Adventist
Church-
(219)844-8470
Wonder Working Word Church
ChurchFood pantry serving residents of Gary Downtown and Westside. Must provide proof of residency.
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(219)554-0027
St. Casimir Conference - Society of St. Vincent de Paul
ChurchCOVID-19 Update: Food pantry is not accepting new clients. We are continuing to serve existing clients.
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(219)933-0100
Sojourner Truth House
NonprofitCOVID-19: STH's Food Pantry is currently drive thru format for Gary residents. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Normal Business: Food pantry serving residents of Gary every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 to 2:00 pm. The first 60 people are served in the morning and the first 30 people in the afternoon. Must provide proof of residence.
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(219)885-2282
St. Andrew
ChurchFood pantry serving Lake & Porter Country residents every 4th Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Must provide a photo ID.
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(219)884-4717
St. Ann Church Conference - Society of St. Vincent de Paul
ChurchFood pantry serving Gary & Black Oak residents every third Saturday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Must provide proof of residency.
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(219)924-4163
St. Edward Conference - Society of St. Vincent de Paul
ChurchServes Tri-Creek residents every Thursday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Must provide proof of residence.
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(219)696-7307
St. James Church Conference - Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Serves Highland residents every Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Must provide proof of residence.
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(219)924-4220
St. Joseph Conference - Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Gary
Food pantry serving residents of North Central Hammond every Monday and Thursday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Must provide p
St. Luke AME Church
ChurchServes Lake & Porter County residents every 2nd & 4th Saturday from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Must provide proof of residency.
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(219)397-1626
St. Mark AME Zion
ChurchServes Lake & Porter County residents every 3rd Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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(219)398-4653
St. Mary's Church
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(219)398-2409
St. Mary's Crown Point
ChurchServes Lake & Porter County residents every 3rd Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m.
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(219)663-0044
St. Mary's of the Lake
ChurchFood pantry serving Lake County residents every 3rd Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Must provide a photo ID.
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(219)938-1373
St. Monica & Luke
ChurchFood pantry serving Lake County residents on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Must provide proof of residency.
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(219)883-1861
St. Stanislaus R. C. Church
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(219)398-2341
St. Timothy Church
Serves Griffith residents every 3rd Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Must provide proof of residency.
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(219)838-8379
Terrance Park Church of God
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(219)845-3426
The Church of God in Christ
ChurchFood pantry serving Lake & Porter County residents on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Must provide photo ID.
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(219)949-2626
The Gate
Nonprofit-
(219)933-7013
The Mission of Jesus Christ
ChurchServes residents of East Chicago, Hammond & Gary every Wednesday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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(219)398-7207
Trinity Lutheran Church
ChurchServes Tri-Creek residents every 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Must provide proof of residency.
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(219)696-9338
Van Buren Baptist
ChurchServes Lake & Porter County residents; 2nd Saturday from 10am-12pm
Youth With A Purpose
NonprofitServes Lake & Porter County residents every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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(219)806-8026
Zion Progressive
ChurchFood pantry serving Gary residents every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
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(219)882-9466
Zion Temple Apostolic
ChurchFood pantry serving Lake & Porter County residents every 2nd Thursday of the month from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Must provide proof of residency.
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(219)883-8831
St. Matthias Parish
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(219)663-2201
Greater Hammond Community Services
Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Clients enter through the Pantry Door located at the rear of the building in the parking lot. Clients will be brought in no more than two at a time, allowing staff to sanitize in between clients.
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(219)932-4800
Salvation Army Porter County
NonprofitOur Food Pantry is available to anyone in our community who needs to supplement their groceries. Food Pantry is available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 until 3:00PM. We also distribute bread and pastry items (as available) 9:00 AM to12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:00 PM. Donors include Strack & Van Til, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Texas Roadhouse and Little Caesars.
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(219)762-9191
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(219)762-0080
Salvation Army Gary-Merrillville
COVID-19: To keep our clients, staff, and volunteers safe, and in accordance with city and state guidelines, some programs at The Salvation Army Gary-Merrillville Corps Community Center are closed until further notice. Modified programs and services may still be available. Emergency food pantry and hygiene kits provided Monday-Friday 9AM-4PM (no appointment necessary). Staff will be taking the canteen out March 29 to deliver food, hygiene items, and prayer at local apartment complexes from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. For the most up-to-date information, please contact us at 219-887-6588.
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(219)887-6588
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(219)887-9461
Salvation Army Hammond / Munster
COVID-19: The Hammond-Munster location, at 8225 Columbia Ave. in Munster has a food pantry open Mon.-Wed.- Fri. 9-11:30AM and Tues. & Thurs. 1-3:30PM Clients can receive food from our emergency food pantry. Clients must live in Hammond, Munster, Highland, Griffith, St. John, Dyer, or Schererville. Proof of residence needed.(photo ID, lease, or utility bill) No appointment needed. Client can receive assistance once every 30 days.
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(219)838-0380
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(219)838-0409
Salvation Army East Chicago Corps & Community Center
NonprofitThe East Chicago location, at 513 W. Chicago Ave., will give to-go Lunch Program from the back of the building from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Salvation Army provides emergency assistance to help with mortgage/rent, utility bills, clothing, medication bills, and other needs in order to keep families in their homes. For more information or support: contact our Corps Community Center at 219-398-2939
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(219)398-2939
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(219)398-9692
Hanover Township Trustee
GovernmentCedar Lake residents may come to office on Monday and Wednesday 9am-3pm. Food and Toiletries Due to COVID-19, clients are to show ID through window and food will be delivered to their car. Food delivery is available under certain circumstances.
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(219)374-7443
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(219)374-7536
PAX Center
ChurchOur goal is to keep LaPorte County well-fed and well-loved through a network of food pantries, community meals, and community gardens.
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(219)575-7842
Catholic Charities
NonprofitProvides nonperishable food to people in need. Limited service area. Hours: Monthly 2nd Tues 2pm-5pm; 4th Tues 9am-noon -- DURING COVID-19 CRISIS: Fri 9am-11am
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(219)397-5803
Sorrowful Mother Church Food Pantry
ChurchFor information contact Food Pantry Director Linda Duttlinger at: 219-828-7611. We aim to give food to everyone in need who visits our food pantry. You are welcome to come to our food pantry two times per month. All food is prepackaged and will be delivered straight to your car in our church parking lot
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(219)828-7611
Helping Hands Food Pantry
NonprofitHelping Hands food Pantry is Open every 2nd and 4th Monday of every month 5-7
Greater Grace Church
ChurchFREE FOOD & CLOTHES 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 5-7 pm CST With this initiative, our goal is to promote great opportunities for those in need. With access to the right resources, people can become empowered by their own abilities and gain the confidence to fulfill their potential. Learn more about our work by getting in touch with our team today.
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(219)243-0701
Christian Food Pantry
ChurchFood Pantry
Winfield Township Trustee
GovernmentServes Winfield Township residents every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Must provide proof of residence.
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(219)663-7027
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(219)663-5185
Innermission Dream Center
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(219)933-7013
Hilltop Neighborhood House
Nonprofit-
(219)477-4222
Catholic Charities
NonprofitProvides one week supply of food. Clients are eligible to come once every two months. To inquire about food assistance, email: pantry@catholic-charities.org or call 219-397-5803 ext. 205.
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(219)886-3549 x106
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(219)886-2428