Articles tagged as: food access
May 27, 2025
Children can get free meals at these locations through the Indy Parks Meals Program
Children 18 and under can get free meals at locations across the city through the Indy Parks Meals Program, May 27 through July 25.
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2025
Crowdfunding campaign aims to address food desert in Northwest Landing
A crowdfunding campaign organized by the Aspire Higher Foundation aims to build a new grocery store to fight food insecurity in a near northwest neighborhood.
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2025
New survey outlines Hoosiers' need for food banks. Advocates call on legislators for action
Seven in 10 Hoosiers served by the network of Feeding Indiana’s Hungry say they skipped meals due to not having enough food.
Read MoreDecember 12, 2024
Why do independent grocery stores struggle in Indiana?
National grocery monopolies have led to five grocery stores opening and closing in less than a decade on the eastside of Indianapolis. A new independent grocer hoped to turn things around, but the store’s facing barriers.
Read MoreNovember 27, 2024
'Crisis Cooler' packed with fresh food opens on Indy's far east side
The fourth and final Crisis Cooler opened at Pathways Resource Center this week, ahead of the holidays.
Read MoreJuly 22, 2024
Grassroots food coalition says it's ready for seats at the city table
The Indianapolis Community Food Access Coalition recommended new community members to a city commission.
Read MoreJune 6, 2024
Free meals provided to students through national summer program
The Summer Food Service Program is a federal nutrition program designed to fight food insecurity for low-income children.
Read MoreApril 30, 2024
Church-led food pantries prepare for growing season
As the spring showers ebb, the growing season brings about a new set of challenges for food insecure families.
Read MoreApril 25, 2024
State hopes summer SUN bucks will help feed low-income children while schools are closed
Called Indiana SUN bucks, eligible families will receive a one-time payment of $120 per school-aged child. It’s to be used to buy extra groceries that often come with summer vacation.
Read MoreApril 1, 2024
Equitable food access movement fights on in Indianapolis, with estimated 200,000 still in need
Equitable food access, a movement in Indianapolis, seeks to get healthy, affordable food to people who need it. But an estimated two hundred thousand residents are still in need.
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