Marcus
We recently caught up with Marcus, a new to Gleaners staff as a delivery driver. Here is what he had to say: "I've been driving for different places around the country since about 2004. I'd say about 85-90% of what I've done is… Read More
Coronavirus and High Flu Season Response
Update [3/25/2020]: Gleaners is providing SNAP Application Assistance to those who need help. We recognize that many individuals may be newly eligible and the process can seem overwhelming. Assistance is completely free and confidential. Call our Snap Hotline at 317.644.1280. Coronavirus Update [3/25/2020]:… Read More
Coronavirus Statement
We are always mindful of the important role Gleaners plays in the community, and of the large number of volunteers who are in the building each day. Please know that we are monitoring news from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)… Read More
Preparing New Foods
While a couple was volunteering at Gleaners’ Hamilton County Cupboard one day, they noticed something concerning: many shoppers were not taking the nutritious rice or dried beans being offered in the pantry because they simply did not know how to prepare these foods.… Read More
Providing water to our furry friends
Gleaners was called to help our furry friends in need when a boil warning was issued earlier this month in Hamilton County. We are thrilled beyond words that we were able to help the Humane Society for Hamilton County after a boil warning… Read More
Food Bank of the Future Spotlight: Nourish
Our clients deserve the same healthy food options available to all families. It’s a matter of dignity, respect and opportunity. As we focus on Nourish, we’ve set a high bar for not just the quantity of food we provide, but for the nutritional… Read More
Gleaners Honors Outgoing Board Members, Welcomes New Board Members and Elects Board Officers at Annual Meeting
Board meeting was open the public, and included a “year in review” with program impacts, financial updates and future plans under the new strategic plan Eight new board members welcomed Board officers elected Four outgoing board members recognized Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana… Read More
Gleaners Food Bank Statement Regarding SNAP Rule Changes
On the occasion of USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue’s visit to Indianapolis, Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana offers the following statement regarding USDA funding of hunger relief efforts, including the recent SNAP rule changes. The statement may be attributed to John Elliott, President/CEO. “Last… Read More
Harvest for Hunger
You might recall, just last month, as a part of Hunger Action Month we shared a special message about a lead challenge gift from Corteva Agriscience to help ensure all Hoosiers have access to the most nutritious food possible. This is just one… Read More
Gleaners Distributes Record 1 Million Pounds of Food
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana distributed a record amount of food this week. Between July 22nd and 26th, more than 1 million pounds of food was distributed through the distribution center, located on the southwest side of Indianapolis. The actual total tipped the… Read More
This is Life Living
"This is life living," one young man said as he took a sip of his mango smoothie, with a proud smoothie mustache. Our Summer Nutrition Club team, Sarah and Lydia, have been hard at work this summer to share fun lessons and teach… Read More
The Pulse on Pulses
Gleaners, along with many other food banks and food pantries, distributes large quantities of beans, peas, and lentils throughout the year. These foods, collectively known as pulses, are the dry, edible seeds of plants in the legume family, and they are versatile, affordable,… Read More
Closing the Meal Gap: Feeding More People Better Food More Often
A key goal in our strategic plan is to distribute 2.5 times the amount of food by 2023. It’s not just the amount of food, however, but also the nutritional value of that food. Fresh fruits and vegetables are a key component to… Read More
CARE Enters Fifth Year
Innovative partnership enters its 5th year. An anticipated 60-70,000 people will be served at 71 distributions this summer. 170,990 Marion County residents are food insecure. Over 46,000 Marion County children are hungry. In the past three years, more than 170,000 people have received… Read More
Statement on the Passing of Senator Richard Lugar
The following statement may be attributed to John Elliott, President/CEO of Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana. “We join our fellow Hoosiers, the nation, and the world in mourning the passing of Senator Richard Lugar, a tireless champion of the hungry and marginalized throughout… Read More
Fight Hunger Story
*Photo from Feeding America, not from story. "I had a new student who had been sick for several days, and came back to school on a Thursday despite still not feeling well. When I asked him why he came back to school if… Read More
Fight Hunger. Spark Change.
One in eight Americans in communities across the U.S. struggle with hunger, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, including 1 in 6 Hoosiers right here in Indiana. To raise awareness and combat the issue, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Feeding America® and Gleaners Food… Read More
Eat Your Greens!
After a long wait through the cold, bitter winter, spring has finally arrived! Here in Indiana, it’s the perfect time to enjoy longer days, warmer temperatures, and everything GREEN! Many different green vegetables enter their peak season in April, May, and June, so… Read More
A Letter from the CEO
On January 8, I had the privilege of attending the Hancock County Senior Mobile Pantry in Greenfield. The occasion was special in that we were joined by a local team from Anthem to kick off their sponsorship of senior mobile pantries throughout our… Read More
Operational Efficiency Leads to Lower Per Meal Cost
We are excited to announce we now have a lower per meal cost. As part of our stewardship of your gifts, we are always mindful of opportunities for improvement. Operational efficiencies, innovative food sourcing, and most importantly, the launch of the Regional Produce… Read More
Financial Stewardship and Transparency
Gleaners has a special obligation for stewardship, both to those who donate needed funds, as well as to those who rely on us for food. We take that obligation seriously, which is why we’ve been working on additional certifications for financial excellence over… Read More
Make a Giving Plan and Make a Difference
When you make a planned gift to Gleaners, you provide food for today and hope for tomorrow. Sixty-percent of gifts in excess of $25,000 is placed directly into an endowment, providing sustained support for hungry Hoosiers for years to come. Your gift will:… Read More
Government Shutdown Update
Photo courtesy of Michelle Pemberton/Indy Star Just before Christmas, a portion of the federal government shut down, leaving 800,000 federal employees and a significantly higher number of contracted employees without a paycheck. The shutdown was the longest in our history. We were called… Read More
Get Heart Healthy
February is Heart Health Month Written by Taylor Bartosiewicz, IUPUI Dietetic Intern Did you know your heart beats about 115,200 times each day? Your heart works hard for you, so it’s important to take care of your heart. February is a great time… Read More
Gleaners Food Bank and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Collaborate to Address Senior Hunger
Anthem’s sponsorship of $200,000 in Gleaners’ Senior Hunger Initiative and Senior Mobile Pantries will have immediate impact on vulnerable seniors throughout Gleaners’ 21 county service area. Collaboration will kick off with Senior Mobile Pantry distribution in Greenfield on January 8, 2019. In 2018,… Read More
National Diabetes Month
November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the nation team up to raise awareness about diabetes and the impact it has on over 30 million Americans. According to Feeding America’s latest Hunger in America report, 33% of food-insecure households have… Read More
An Update From Our RDN
In December 2017, we hired Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Sarah Huber to be our first-ever Nutrition Manager. Her work in the short term has been so meaningful that I asked her to share highlights in bullet point form so I could share them with you. The intersection… Read More
Announcing our Line-up: Community Teammate
If you don't know already, the Brackets for Good Indiana tournament kicks off on Friday, March 2nd! This year we are proud to announce our Community Teammate, Salesforce! Salesforce is already a great teammate to Gleaners, including time spent at our distribution headquarters… Read More
Spotlight on Ripley County
Photo in Batesville, Ripley County via Debbie Blank|The Herald-Tribune In November, Gleaners’ staff, including President/CEO John Elliott, had an opportunity to visit Ripley County and the well-managed Batesville Food Pantry. Ripley is one of 21 counties that rely on us as a partner… Read More
Fill a plate for Kameron, Don, Krystle, and Emma
If you have not yet made a gift to feed our hungry neighbors, then I’ll be direct: Now is the time. Over the course of the year, we’ve told you about Don, a military veteran who relies on the Cynthia H. Hubert Community… Read More
There’s no single solution to hunger; we need a community strategy
Hunger and Health: Time for Creative Intervention Gleaners and the Indianapolis Business Journal convened a gathering of community, health care and education leaders in October to discuss the interconnected issues of hunger, poverty and health. Nearly 300 people attended this inaugural discussion. Following… Read More
The Most Meaningful Gift
Storytelling is a compelling part of life at Gleaners. We share many client stories with you in these pages and via email and social media. Sarah Estell, our Senior Director of Communication and Digital Fundraising, was on her way home at the end… Read More
St. Vincent Health Opens Clinic with Gleaners
Today, as part of our ongoing effort to address the connected issues of hunger and health, Gleaners and St. Vincent officially opened a healthcare clinic located inside the Cynthia H. Hubert Community Cupboard. This walk-in clinic is designed to serve clients who visit… Read More
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Shares Year in Review
Results following fiscal year ended September 30th. CARE Mobile Pantries served 65% more individuals than in 2016. Veterans and active duty military in line at mobile pantries increased by 33%. The amount of fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables distributed throughout our service area… Read More
Gleaners Welcomes New Board Members and New Board Officers at Annual Meeting
First ever board meeting open to the public included a “year in review” with program impacts, financial updates and future plans New slate of board officers elected Four new board members welcomed Outgoing board members recognized Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana held its… Read More
An Update On Disaster Relief Efforts
"We have sent 12 semi loads of food and non-food into Texas and Florida and one of our warehouse supervisors is on loan to the Miami food bank. Gleaners is a busy place, but we are helping our fellow FA food banks as needed.… Read More
Caterpillar Foundation Investment in Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana to Help Fight Hunger for More than 5,000 People in Johnson County
Indianapolis, IN, 10/9/17 – Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana announced a $18,782 grant from the Caterpillar Foundation to provide food to more than 5,000 people who face hunger in Johnson County. A member of the Feeding America network, Gleaners is one of 30 food… Read More
Bryan's Story - Life After Hurricane Katrina
Bryan knows the impact of natural disasters from a very personal perspective. He spent 7 days living on a roof from Hurricane Katrina before coming to Indianapolis. After the hurricane he was offered housing in an apartment in Indy. It has been hard… Read More
A Message From President and CEO, John Elliott
Dear Friends, September is Hunger Action Month. Our original intent was to spend the month highlighting hunger in our communities, encouraging advocacy and volunteerism, and asking for your generosity to help us provide more produce to hungry Hoosiers. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had a… Read More
Gleaners Details Harvey Relief and Recovery Efforts
Gleaners Details Harvey Relief and Recovery Efforts In response to the unprecedented flooding in Houston and south Texas as a result of Hurricane Harvey, Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana will be collecting and distributing recovery and relief items to Texas. The Houston Food Bank… Read More
An Innovation In Produce Technology
The two major goals of sourcing produce as a co-op are to increase variety and drive down produce costs. One major way our co-op can reduce the cost of produce is by sourcing produce that is packed in bulk bins instead of produce… Read More
How Did I Raise the Money?
Olivia wanted to host a bake sale to raise money for Gleaners to help people in her community of Decatur County who are helped by the "Gleaners truck". Hear her story below on how she raised $100. How did I raise the money? "I… Read More
Gleaners Sees An Impact As Retail Donations Decline
We are at a crisis point during our busiest time of the year. Marsh store closings have had an impact and retail donations are down across the board. As retail business models become more efficient, there is less excess food for stores to… Read More
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana CARE Mobile Pantry Wednesday Distribution Relocating Due to High Volume
The Wednesday distribution previously held at Eastside Community Baptist Church will now be held at Save A Lot, 3739 E. Washington Street effective Wednesday, July 5th. Hours remain 4 to 6 pm. Volumes at all 6 CARE Mobile distributions are far higher than… Read More
Gleaners Receives 500 Gallons of Milk Thanks to Prairie Farms
On Thursday June 29th, Prairie Farms stopped by Gleaners Food Bank's warehouse to drop off a 500 gallon donation of 2% milk. According to Feeding America®, milk is one of the items most requested by Feeding America® food bank clients, yet there is… Read More
Delivering more fresh foods to hungry Hoosiers, thanks to you!
Going hungry is hard no matter the season. Throughout the summer, when school lunches aren’t available, struggling parents have an even tougher time getting kids the healthy foods they need to thrive. But generosity like yours is changing all that. Gleaners is launching… Read More
Greenfield Couple Grows Hope and Help
One area family is going above and beyond to feed their hungry neighbors. Last year, the Lawlers turned their family farm into a nonprofit charity to donate produce to organizations that feed people in need. Brandywine Creek Farms grew 211 tons of produce… Read More
School is Out
I want to help feed hungry kids this summer. School is out. More than 100,000 children are hungry right here in central and southeastern Indiana. We need your help. As we enter the summer season - often the most critical season for… Read More
Retiring Hungry
The month of May was Older American’s Month. Throughout the month of May and every month Gleaners is thinking about senior citizens and how we can best serve their needs! A unique pilot program grew out of a Feeding America Health grant and… Read More
New Laptop Will Help Improve Reporting
Sarah uses her laptop to pull all of the pounds and runs reports for Gleaners Programs & Agency Relations metrics. The system refreshes each time she runs a report in order to get the most recent data available. It previously took up to… Read More
Leafy Greens
What is a leafy green and why does everyone want us to eat them anyway? Leafy greens are the superman of vegetables. They are jam packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and are very low in calories! They help in reducing inflammation, reduce… Read More
IndyFoodDrop.org launches with help from four of the city’s largest food hunger-relief agencies
IndyFoodDrop.org launches with help from four of the city’s largest food hunger-relief agencies in an effort to save food and help feed hungry Hoosiers Indianapolis – Four of Indianapolis’ largest food hunger-relief agencies collaborated on the launch of a new website, IndyFoodDrop.org, designed… Read More
From the President and CEO: Gratitude and Growth
In November, I wrote about a “True Holiday Hero,” my grandfather who secretly helped a family who’d lost everything in a Christmastime fire. I didn’t know Gleaners was about to get help from many more true holiday heroes – friends like you who… Read More
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Development Team Driving Significant Organization Growth
Staff added in individual, corporate and foundation giving. Increasing number of hungry Hoosiers and opportunities to incorporate more nutrient rich fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy into food distributions lead to increased funding needs. Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana has announced a new team… Read More
Lilly Endowment Inc. Grants $10 Million to Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana
Lilly Endowment Inc. Grants $10 Million to Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Largest single gift in Gleaners history strengthens the long-term sustainability of the regional food bank by establishing a $9.5 million endowment Invests in software and personnel in support of operations, fund-raising… Read More
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Receives $10,463 Investment from the Caterpillar Foundation to Help Feed Families and Children in Johnson County
1/13/17 - Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana announced a $10,463 grant from Caterpillar’s philanthropic organization, the Caterpillar Foundation, to provide food to individuals who face hunger in Johnson County. A member of the Feeding America network, Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, is one… Read More
Feeding the hungry: A daily challenge that shapes our future
Last week, the U.S. Census released its latest demographic and economic data for local communities; unfortunately, it includes another grim set of poverty statistics for Indianapolis. While many of us are planning holiday get-togethers and gift exchanges, a growing number of our neighbors… Read More
Shop at Kroger and Support Gleaners Through Community Rewards
Help Support Gleaners with Kroger Community Rewards! Did you know you can support Gleaners every time you shop at Kroger? It's easy when you enroll in Kroger Community Rewards®! To get started, sign up with your Plus Card, and select Gleaners as the organization… Read More
Kroger Announces Holiday Poultry Donation to Gleaners Food Bank
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – December 14th – This afternoon, Kroger’s vendor partner and Indiana Grown member, Miller Poultry, will donate 6500 pounds of poultry to Gleaners Food Bank of Indianapolis. Miller is a small, family-owned company based in Orland, Indiana. Miller Poultry specializes in… Read More
Ava's Visit To Gleaners
4 year old Ava was inspired by our commercials and by Giving Tuesday to donate her $20 birthday money to Gleaners to help feed hungry kids. She wanted to bring her donation in person, so we offered to have her come in and take… Read More
Gleaners Hosts First School Based Pantry Conference
The Youth Programs Team at Gleaners Food Bank hosted our first School-Based Pantry Conference on Monday, November 14th from 8-11:30am. The conference was a great opportunity to learn best practices, tour Gleaners facilities, and hear from guest speakers. This conference allowed for new connections and time to discuss all… Read More
HATCH™ Donates More Than 290,000 eggs and Kicks off Kroger Match
#HATCHforHunger, which provides eggs to the undernourished, announces Kroger match of all donates made to HATCH now through the end of the year Today HATCH™ for Hunger donates 293,760 eggs to 17 different food banks across the Midwest to help nourish the food… Read More
Empty Bowls | Westfield Washington Schools
Empty Bowls Project at Westfield Washington Schools Gleaners participated in the Empty Bowls project with Westfield Washington Schools last Friday. Westfield teaches their students to be a part of their community and to help where they can. Empty Bowls is their invitation for those in… Read More
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Inc. Elects New Board Members at Annual Meeting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 2, 2016 CONTACT: Sarah Estell | sestell@gleaners.org Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Elects New Board Members at Annual Meeting INDIANAPOLIS – The Board of Directors of Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana elected three new members at its annual… Read More
Help Stop Hunger | TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods
Help stop hunger with TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods and their partnership with Gleaners. · When: This Friday November 4th – Sunday November 6th · Where: All central and southern Indiana location T.J.Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods stores. Click here for a list of participating locations.… Read More
Share A Meal | City Barbeque
Share a meal with Gleaners anytime on Tuesday 11/1 at City Barbeque in Carmel, Fishers, or Greenwood! · When: All day! Tuesday November 1st · Where: Three City Barbeque Indy locations in Carmel, Fishers, and Greenwood · How: Just print and bring a copy of the flyer below and City… Read More
Gleaners, Feeding America and ConAgra Foods Team Up To Fight Summer Hunger
One out of six children in Indiana faces hunger. While schools do a good job of offering lunches – and often breakfast – during the school year, summer can be an increasingly food insecure time for children. This is why Feeding America®, the… Read More
Gleaners Honors Retiring President/CEO Cindy Hubert
Gleaners Honors Retiring President/CEO Cindy Hubert Retiring President and CEO, Cindy Hubert, was honored by Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana at its annual Gala on Saturday evening. Incoming President/CEO, John Elliott noted Hubert’s impact on hunger not just at Gleaners, but throughout the… Read More
Phil Terry and Monarch Beverage Honored With Gleaners Spirit Award
Phil Terry and Monarch Beverage Honored with Gleaners Spirit Award Read More
Five Things To Know About The 2016 Gleaners Gala
INDIANAPOLIS – Come one, come all to the 20th annual Gleaners Gala. The theme for this year’s night of food and fun is the Three Ring Spectacular which is sure to surprise and awe your senses. The food bank will be transformed for… Read More
Indiana Sees Increase in Food Insecurity
According to a new study released yesterday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, while the national rate of food insecurity is down, Indiana has seen an increase in households reporting low or very low food security. The study found 14.8% of Hoosier households… Read More
Gleaners Announces New CEO
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Chairman of the Board of Directors Jamie Browning announced the retirement of President & CEO, Cindy Hubert. After serving with distinction for 6 years, Cindy has informed the board that she intends to retire at the end of… Read More
Stamping Out Hunger
The 24th annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive is the nation’s largest one-day event, providing letter carriers, other postal employees and thousands of volunteers across the nation the opportunity to meld their forces together to conduct the drive in their local… Read More
Gleaners Food Bank Unveils Expanded Community Cupboard Food Pantry
INDIANAPOLIS – Gleaners Food Bank is excited to announce the expansion and opening of Community Cupboard, an on-site food pantry. We invite you to join Gleaners for a ribbon cutting and open house at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 2nd to learn more… Read More
Welcome New Board Members and Officers!
INDIANAPOLIS – Gleaners Food Bank is honored to welcome four new members to the board of directors. The new board members, Troy Riggs, Greg Fennig, Georgiana Reynal and Patty Turner are business executives who come from a variety of private-sector, nonprofit and government… Read More
Gleaners To Host 2016 Wine Women and Shoes Event
Join Gleaners Food Bank on Friday, May 13, 2016 for the third annual Wine, Women, & Shoes event at the Lucas Oil Estate. The event offers local women a chance to sip wine, savor gourmet treats, visit the exclusive fashion lounge, shop the… Read More
Gleaners Awarded 4-Star Charity Navigator Rating
INDIANAPOLIS – Gleaners Food Bank has received a 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator, recognizing Gleaners’ commitment to fiscal management, accountability and transparency. Charity Navigator is an independent charity evaluator of financial health and responsibility of nonprofits across the country. The 4-Star rating is… Read More
CARE Mobile Pantry: A Partnership in the Fight Against Hunger
June 15 was the kickoff date for the brand new Community Action Relief Effort, or CARE, Mobile Pantry Program. It was a warm day, but it was a great day thanks to the help of the Indianapolis Department of Public Safety and volunteers… Read More
#MondayMotivation: Helping Your Neighbor
Our 2nd Annual RTV6 Hope-A-Thon was an amazing day. The stories shared and the gifts given were spectacular. Over $10,000 was donated to help fight hunger! Two 10-year-old boys, who started the day as strangers, had their paths cross during the Hope-A-Thon and… Read More
#MondayMotivation: Over 133,000 pounds of food donated in 1 day!
WOW!! What a day. The National Association of Letter Carriers’ Food Drive continues to be a great success and Saturday, May 9 was no different. This year… over 133,000 pounds of food was donated. Check out how busy it was in our warehouse.… Read More
Crooked Creek Food Pantry Grand Opening
What: Crooked Creek Food Pantry Grand Opening When: Friday, March 13, 2015 10:00am – 11:30am Location: Eskenazi Health Center Pecar 6940 North Michigan Road Indianapolis, IN 46268 St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, in partnership with Dow AgroSciences, Ezkenazi Health Center Pecar, and Gleaners… Read More
Fighting Hunger through C.A.R.E.
Department of Public Safety and Gleaners Team Up to Fight Hunger in Focus Areas Indianapolis — The Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana today announced a partnership to address hunger this summer in the six DPS focus areas.… Read More
How Community Comes Together Around Food
“Danielle is raising three nieces, has a young child of her own and is taking care of her 83 year old grandmother. Her husband works late and there’s just no way that she can make it into town to get food.” Clara has… Read More
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