Our Programs

Since 1980, Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana has been leading the fight against hunger in Indiana. Utilizing a variety of innovative programs and services, we aim to both support and empower our neighbors by expanding access, equity and education of food resources.

Drive-thru Pantry

Adjacent to the Gleaners warehouse, the drive-thru pantry is Indiana’s largest food pantry.

The pantry is open four days a week and offers a variety of pickup times. The pantry is a model for other hunger relief agencies, implementing best practices and innovative services designed to not just feed the hungry, but maintain their dignity and respect.

Mobile Pantries

Designed as a food pantry on wheels, mobile pantries work to fulfill the needs of families and individuals that fall outside the reach of network partners in the area.

Outreach

Our Outreach Team assists neighbors by offering application assistance for SNAP and other federally funded programs, giving individuals and families the resources they need to thrive.

Home Delivery

Starting as a response to the pandemic, our Home Delivery program has evolved to a permanent program for home-bound, Marion County residents.

This emergency-use service provides neighbors in need with shelf-stable food items and fresh produce delivered straight to their residence.

Gleaners2Go

Gleaners2Go offers neighbors who have a standing relationship with our partner sites the opportunity to choose food items online and select a time for pick-up.

If you are a current or prospective network partner and are interested in becoming a pick-up site, contact [email protected]

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CARE Program

The Community Action Relief Effort (CARE) Program began in 2014 in partnership with Indianapolis public safety departments after a review of public safety and quality of life in the city found a connection between hunger and crime. Our CARE mobile pantries are placed in areas of Marion County that have higher crime and unemployment rates, are lacking in educational achievement, and where neighbors indicated feelings of isolation.

Click to see current CARE sites and times.

Work With Us

Whether you’re another nonprofit organization, a prospective Gleaners network partner, or even a farmer, there are ways for you to join our mission. 

Network Partners

We partner with over 300 local nonprofits and organizations to relieve hunger throughout our service area.

Contact [email protected] to learn how you can become a network partner

Fresh Connect Central

Fresh Connect Central was launched by Gleaners in 2017 with a goal to rescue as much farm-fresh food as possible and redirect it to food banks.

Are you interested in working with Fresh Connect? Contact us on our website.