Food bank launches emergency fund
In the face of rising food insecurity, the Merrillville-based Food Bank of Northwest Indiana is initiating an emergency response fund to serve Lake and Porter counties.
Food bank receives grant
The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana received a grant that funded a new refrigerated truck to distribute food and better serve neighbors facing food insecurity across the Region.
Food bank releases report
The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana released its 2025 Greater Chicagoland Hunger Report that offers insights about the state of food insecurity across Lake and Porter counties.
Food pantry opens in Valparaiso
Opportunity Enterprises and the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana partnered to open a new food pantry in Valparaiso to help feed community members facing food insecurity.
LCAC panelists to discuss food system
The Lake County Advancement Conversations luncheon March 21 is Let’s Talk Food! Groceries, Urban Farming and Food Access in Lake County.
Food bank locker initiative to expand
The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana served as host as organizations announced the expansion of the food bank’s OrderAhead refrigerated locker program.
Society of Innovators to present Sussman trophy
The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest will present the Richard C. Sussman Award for Team Innovation to the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana Dec. 11.
Fresh Start Market opening in Michigan City
Franciscan Health’s newest Fresh Start Market is slated to open in Michigan City next month as part of the health care ministry’s efforts to fight food insecurity.
Food bank partnership helps veterans
The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana is teaming up with the Volunteers of America branch in Gary to help provide nourishing food to veterans who need assistance.
Franciscan Health awards community grants
Franciscan Health awarded nearly $450,000 in community health improvement grants to non-profit health and human service agencies serving at risk communities.