Gleaners is proud to be a charity partner of the Giving Machine this year. The vending machines, sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, conveniently give to local and international charities. Hoosiers can give to Gleaners, along with community partners Boys & Girls Club of Indianapolis and Flanner House, through the machines. [...]
With the help of community partners, Gleaners served holiday meals to nearly 1,400 families just ahead of Thanksgiving. At three separate giveaways, volunteers came together to provide Hoosier families with holiday food and grocery items. Bill Estes Automotive hosted its annual Thanksgiving distribution on Monday, Nov. 20. Volunteers from IMPD joined the effort, loading up [...]
Project spotlight Traffic volunteers It takes a lot of volunteers to make our drive-thru pantry happen each day, but traffic volunteers are especially important in making sure everything runs smoothly. We’re looking for a few more volunteers to help direct traffic and answer questions for our neighbors on the following shifts each week: Wednesdays: 9:30 [...]
The Indianapolis Urban League (IUL) is now home to a new food pantry in downtown Indy. The organization debuted the food pantry Wednesday, Nov. 8. It partnered with Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Roche and Kroger to bring the pantry to life. Gleaners and IUL have a history of working together to feed neighbors in [...]
For seven years now, the central Indiana community has come together for the Hunger and Health Breakfast, hosted by Gleaners and the Indianapolis Business Journal. The breakfast is a time for leaders in health care and hunger relief to discuss the impact these issues have on our neighbors. At this year's event on Monday, [...]
Select patients at IU Health Methodist Hospital will soon be eligible for a new community resource, thanks to a partnership with Gleaners, the American Heart Association and the Purdue Center for Health Equity and Innovation. Leaders from the partner groups cut the ribbon on the IU Health Nutrition Hub Wednesday. The Nutrition Hub is a [...]
Colts defensive end Kwity Paye paid a special visit to Gleaners in partnership with Campbell's and the Chunky Sacks Hunger community program. Check out photos of his visit below: Paye was one of 10 NFL defensive standouts chosen to be on the Soup Squad, serving as a representative for the Campbell's campaign. During [...]
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Economic Research Service released its annual Household Food Insecurity in the United States report, which examined American households’ ability to access sufficient food in 2022. While the results of this report may have been a surprise to some, they were not a surprise to Gleaners or our network partners. [...]
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana President/CEO Fred Glass announced today that the food bank has surpassed its original comprehensive campaign goal of $25.5 million, a full two years ahead of schedule. Based on this success, and recognizing increased need and costs, Gleaners is setting a new campaign goal of $30.5 million.  “Thanks to extraordinary donors, [...]
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana President and CEO Fred Glass announced today that Shawna Sims-Caldwell has accepted the position of Chief Network Officer. As such, she will also be a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). The promotion is effective Monday, March 13, 2023. “The SLT and I were looking for a strategic [...]
