In times of struggle, it's always good to have the help that you need at your fingertips. I'm hoping that this article is a step forward to helping individuals and families in need with food assistance. If you are struggling, and have any questions, reach out to 211.
Here are some locations of food pantries in the area, as well as info needed:
- Fresh Start Food Pantry
- Franciscan Health Sierra Building: 1040 Sierra Dr. Greenwood, Indiana
- Thursdays from 2 to 5 p.m.
- Can visit 2x a month
- Bring I.D. and let them know how many is in your family (if you have reusable bags, bring them too)
- Get A Fresh Start From The Food Pantry | Franciscan Health
- 24/7 Little Free Pantry
- 496 Carol Drive Greenwood, IN - 46143
- No documentation, just walk up to the box and take what you need.
- The IMPACT Center
- 381 N Bluff Rd. Greenwood, IN 46142
- Thursdays: 9:15–9:40am
- Thursdays: 12:15–12:40pm
- Thursdays: 6:15–6:40pm
- Saturdays: 9:15–9:40am
- Please plan for approximately two hours for your visit. Each pantry time includes a meal, a short church service and the opportunity to shop.
- Must be there during the sign-up times listed above, or you will have to come back during a different time.
- Bring ID and two pieces of mail
- Can visit once a week.
- Also has other assistance programs.
- Mount Pleasant Christian Church - Food, Clothing and more (mpcc.info)
- The Refuge Food Pantry
- 1150 Southpark Dr, Greenwood, IN 46143
- Serving all Johnson County residents as well as those living within these Marion County Zip Codes: 46217, 46227, 46237, 46259
- Tuesday 9am - 11am (be here by 10:45am)
- Thursday 6pm - 8pm (be here by 7:45pm)
- First Saturday of the month homebound food pantry delivery - SIGN UP
- First Saturday of the month Bonus Pantry 9:30am - 11:00am: DETAILS
- On the 5th Thursday of the month there will not be a pantry.
- TheRefugeInc - Charitable Organization, Food Pantry, Ministry
- Our Lady of Greenwood
- 335 South Meridian Street Greenwood, IN 46143
- Monday - Closed
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 11:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
- Wednesday - 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
- Call 317-888-2861 for more information or visit St. Vincent de Paul (olgreenwood.org)
- Great Harvest Food Pantry
- 6766 N US Hwy. 31 New Whiteland, IN 46184
- Tuesdays and Thursdays: 2:00pm - 3:45pm
- 2nd & 3rd Saturdays: 10:00am - 11:45am
- 4th Friday IS Senior Community Day
- (Senior Community Day is for Seniors aged 60 and older only)
- 12pm - 1:45pm
- *December is the 3rd Friday
- Can go once a week, bring proof of address (mail with address on it and ID)
- HOME | Great Harvest (greatharvestfoodpantry.org)
- Andrew Harvest Food Pantry
- 8540 US Highway 31 S, Indianapolis, IN 46227
- Each Thursday from 9am - 11am while supplies last
- Andrew's Harvest Food Pantry | Christ Indy UMC
- Hunger Inc.
- 1416 East Epler Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227
Hours (Closed on Holidays)
Tuesday 10am - 1pm
Thursday 4pm - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm
- Must live in one of these zip codes: 46107, 46217, 46227, or 46237
- To be served you must present 2 pieces of identification, that show proof of your current residence.
- You must present a picture ID.
- One visit per month
- Need Help (hungerinc.org)
- Johnson County Senior Services
- 36 W. 600 N. Whiteland, IN 46184
- They maintain a food pantry of nonperishable food and household items to help supplement needed essentials to seniors. They deliver the food order once a request is made. In addition, bi-weekly bulk deliveries are made to several locations.
- Our Pantry — Johnson County Senior Services (jcseniorservices.org)
- Interchurch Food Pantry
- 211 Commerce Drive Franklin, Indiana 46131
- Monday through Friday
- 12pm - 3pm
- Parking Lot Opens 10:30 a.m. Monday through Friday
- Second and fourth Saturdays
- 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Parking lot opens 8 a.m. on Saturdays
- Bring proof of residency (rent or utility bill)
- Serves residents of Johnson County
- once a week
- How to Get Food l Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County Indiana (jcpantry.org)
- Gleaners Food Pantry Home Delivery
- delivers to all of Marion County
- apply at Gleaners Home Delivery Program (google.com)
- text GLEANERS to 55433
- call 317-742-9111
If you know of any resources not listed, please email me at cynthiadenoon@macaronikid.com so I can update it.
