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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
Gleaners Food Bank and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield have renewed their partnership with a 3-year, $1.8 million gift to support hunger-relief efforts in Gleaners 21-county service area. The gift is in support of Gleaners’ $25 million comprehensive campaign announced last September. “Anthem Blue Cross and Blue [...]
In a country that wastes approximately 72 billions of pounds of food each year, it's almost shocking that anyone in America goes hungry. Yet, just here in Indiana nearly one million Hoosiers lack the meals they need to thrive. Not surprisingly, the foods our neighbors lack the most overwhelmingly [...]
After a 6-month search, the Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Fred Glass as the new President & CEO for Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana. He will succeed John Elliott upon his retirement on September 30. “The interest in this incredibly important leadership position was [...]
Reflecting on Two Years of the Pandemic </div Much like a birthday or an anniversary, March 9 marks a significant moment in Gleaners' history. Two years ago, as the pandemic took hold of the United States, we all gathered around a meeting room and [...]
Today, I’m writing to share the news of my upcoming retirement at the end of our fiscal year, September 30, 2022. As a strong supporter of Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, I wanted to share this news with you directly.Our Board of Directors has formed a search committee to lead the [...]
Campaign launched July 2, 2020 with goals to increase awareness of food insecurity, drive engagement through advocacy and volunteerism, and inspire financial gifts. Anthem Foundation issued a challenge match of $1 million with a goal to raise funds to provide the equivalent of 10 million meals. Generous public response [...]
