Community Resources: Food
Findhelp.org is a comprehensive, free-to-use online platform that connects individuals with local social services across the United States. By entering a ZIP code, users can access a vast directory of free or reduced-cost resources, including assistance with food, housing, healthcare, financial aid, childcare, transportation, legal services, and employment support. The platform is designed to be user-friendly and accessible, ensuring that individuals can find the help they need with dignity and ease. Findhelp.org collaborates with over 600,000 nonprofit and government organizations, offering a centralized location for people to discover and connect with vital community programs. In Greenwood, Indiana, residents can use Findhelp.org to locate local services such as emergency financial assistance, government benefits, and healthcare support. This tool empowers individuals to navigate the social safety net efficiently, fostering healthier and more resilient communities.
Website: https://www.findhelp.org/food/food-pantry--indianapolis-in
Starting in a closet, then a classroom, and now multiple classrooms, walk-in coolers and freezers, Andrew's Harvest Food Pantry has evolved into something much more than just a drive-thru food pantry. It is a place where we welcome our guests, where we are honored to serve them, where we pray with them, minister to them, and provide them with items they need. Serving 50+ families per week, the volunteers are dedicated to making Jesus' love known.
Address: 8540 US 31 South Indianapolis, Indiana 46227
Website: https://www.christindyumc.com/andrewsharvest
Phone: 317-882-1549
Community Compass is a free, user-friendly digital tool designed to help Indiana residents locate food assistance resources in their communities. Available as both a mobile app and a web platform, it connects users to nearby food pantries, free meal sites, SNAP and WIC retailers, and WIC clinics. The platform also provides information on food-related events and allows users to assess their eligibility for federal nutrition programs like SNAP and WIC. Community Compass supports multiple languages, including Arabic, Burmese, Chinese, French, Haitian Creole, Hakha Chin, Karen, Spanish, Swahili, and Yoruba, ensuring accessibility for diverse populations. For those without smartphones, assistance is available via text by sending "hi" to 317-434-3758. Developed through a collaboration between Indy Hunger Network, the City of Indianapolis, and other partners, Community Compass serves as a centralized resource to combat food insecurity across Indiana.
Website: https://www.communitycompass.app/
Indy Hunger Network (IHN) is a collaborative nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing food insecurity in the Greater Indianapolis area. By uniting nonprofits, government agencies, and corporate partners, IHN works to create a more efficient and effective hunger relief system. Their initiatives include the Community Compass app, which helps residents locate nearby food pantries, meal sites, and SNAP/WIC retailers. Through programs like Cooking Matters, IHN offers nutrition education and cooking classes to promote healthy eating on a budget. The Food Pantry Network supports over 210 local pantries by providing training, resources, and best practices to enhance their operations. Additionally, IHN engages in advocacy efforts to influence policies that alleviate hunger and conducts research to monitor food insecurity trends. By fostering collaboration among stakeholders, Indy Hunger Network aims to ensure that all community members have access to nutritious food.
Website: https://www.indyhunger.org/
The Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County, located at 211 Commerce Drive in Franklin, Indiana, provides free, nutritious food to individuals and families facing food insecurity. Operating a drive-through distribution model, the pantry allows clients to select from a menu featuring meats, dairy, produce, bread, and canned and boxed items. Each household receives food sufficient for approximately four days and may visit once per week. The pantry is open Monday through Friday from noon to 3 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m., with the parking lot opening 30 minutes prior to distribution times. To receive assistance, clients must meet income eligibility guidelines (earning less than 185% of the federal poverty level) and are encouraged to bring a photo ID and proof of address, such as a utility bill. While the pantry primarily serves Johnson County residents, there are no strict residency restrictions, and no one in need is turned away. Home delivery services are not available; however, clients unable to attend in person may designate a proxy to pick up food on their behalf by providing their shopper ID card and a signed note.
Address: 211 Commerce Drive, Franklin, Indiana 46131
Website: https://jcpantry.org/
Phone: 317-736-5090
The resources listed on this website are provided for informational purposes only and do not represent an exhaustive list of available services. Christ Indianapolis United Methodist Church does not endorse or guarantee any of the organizations or programs mentioned. We encourage individuals to conduct their own research to determine the best resources for their specific needs.