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
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219-937-4412
No Kid Hungry
Enter 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
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219-937-4412
Salvation Army: Gary-Merrillville Corps
NonprofitFrom 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday the Gary-Merrillville Corps Community Center will be giving out food and hygiene items.
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1-800-SAL-ARMY
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
COVID-19 Update: Phone number has been disconnected. Appears to have online services, but no campus listed for Hammond.
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
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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
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219-323-5205
Center Township Trustee
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219-663-0250
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
House of Prayer
ChurchFood pantry serving Lake and Porter County residents on the second Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Must provide proof of residence.
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219-938-2208
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
Hebron Country Pantry
NonprofitServes Porter County residents with a 46341 zip code each month on the 1st and 3rd Monday from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. and the 3rd Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Must provide proof of residency.
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219-996-7161
Immanuel Lutheran
ChurchFood pantry serving residents of Washington & Center Townships every Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Must provide proof of residence.
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219-462-8207
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
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
Village Hilltop
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
Fish and Loaves
NonprofitServing Lake and Porter County residents on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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219-397-1107
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
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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
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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
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Salvation Army of 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 & pizza daily (as available) 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Donors include Strack & Van Til, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Little Caesars, and KFC.
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(219) 762-9191
Salvation Army: Gary-Merrillville
Non-profitCOVID-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, will have its food pantry accessible from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. 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
Non-profitThe East Chicago location, at 513 W. Chicago Ave., will give take-home meals from a mobile canteen in the facility parking lot from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 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
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
Catholic Charities
Non-profitProvide one week supply of food/ Clients are eligible to come once every two months If you are emailing for food assistance, please direct it to pantry@catholic-charities.org or call 219-397-5803 ext. 205.
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219-886-3549 106
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219-886-2428
St. Thomas More -- SVDP
ChurchCOVID-19 Update: Continuing to operate. For assistance, call 219-836-8610. After a short eligibility interview, if you are eligible, food is delivered to your home.
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219-836-8610
G.A.P Food Pantry
ChurchSecond Wednesday of each month from 4-6pm
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219-213-2837
25 Alive Food Pantry
ChurchFood pantry serving residents of Gary every 3rd Saturday from 12:00 to 2 p.m. Must provide some form of identification.
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219-944-7743
A New Life Ministry
Food pantry serving Gary and Aetna residents every 3rd Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Must provide proof of residence.
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219-886-0988
A World of Pentecost Ministries
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219-628-5069
Advancing Christ's Kingdom
Serves residents of East Chicago, Gary & Hobart every Monday from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Must show proof of residency.
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219-400-2956
All Nations COGIC
Food pantry serving residents of Lake & Porter County every 3rd Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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219-951-0028
Antioch Baptist Church
ChurchServes East Chicago residents on the 4th Wednesday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Must provide proof of residency.
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219-398-2589
Apostolic Church of God's love
ChurchServes Hammond residents on the last Tuesday of the month from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Must provide proof of residency.
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219-803-2974
Bethel Temple
Food pantry serving Lake & Porter County residents on the last Saturday of the month. Must provide proof of residency. Also provides emergency assistance as needed, must call for more information
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219-980-0076
Brother's Keeper
NonprofitCOVID-19 UPDATE: CONTINUING TO DISTRIBUTE AT THIS TIME. Food pantry serving residents of Gary every Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Must provide a photo ID.
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219-882-4459
Caring Hands
NonprofitServes Lake & Porter County residents every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Must provide proof of residency.
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219-933-7013
Carter Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
ChurchFood pantry serving Lake & Porter County residents on the 1st Wednesday of every month from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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219-887-7613