"We had a new family visit our food pantry for the first time. While waiting, the mother asked me if there were any job openings here at the school. We helped get her set up with an application and within 2 weeks she came in for an interview and was hired! She is now [...]
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 of the many ways they are helping to lead the fight [...]
Meet our 2019 Volunteers of the Year: David and Debbie Depotter "When I retired in 2013 I was searching for opportunities to give back," said David. "Gleaners was one of those opportunities. Debbie joined me when she retired." David says he really enjoys working in the pantry and seeing the shoppers, while Debbie enjoys [...]
*Photo from Feeding America, not from story. On a recent Saturday at the Community Cupboard, a woman from Monrovia came for assistance. She shared that she had left her job and home in the city to move to a small town because her son was struggling and she was so terribly worried for his [...]
In addition to hosting a successful virtual food drive, Genesys hosted an event with Kids Against Hunger as part of their ending hunger goal. Genesys hosted their first virtual food drive during Hunger Action Month and their results were amazing. They doubled their initial goal of $5,000 in just two weeks! We spoke with [...]
What has been your favorite opportunity with Young Professionals so far? Meeting other young professionals who enjoy giving back and have a passion for driving down hunger in Indiana. Why did you decide to become a member? I was already actively volunteering at Gleaners with my company, but I saw the need for additional [...]
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 improving the health and well-being of our clients. They also pose [...]
"I've received SNAP benefits in the past, but it's been a while. I have trouble getting [reliable] transportation and haven't been able to make it to an office to re-apply. After I pay my rent each month, I only have a couple hundred dollars leftover. It's hard enough for me to buy food let [...]
