Approximately 1,000 families were served at a mobile food distribution site at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Friday.

Indianapolis city leaders recently approved the restructuring of local systems to better address food access.

Indianapoliss Office of Public Health and Safety will lead the effort to examine food environments in all communities and provide a more in-depth look at food security.

Many Indianapolis organizations, public and private, hope to lower violent crime by addressing root causes. These groups mentor, feed people, increase employment opportunities, reduce homelessness and connect those in need with mental health services. This series reports on their work, their funding and their ongoing challenges.

In Indiana, hundreds of thousands of people lack easy access to grocery stores. Many more can't afford to buy healthy food, and that's a problem for anyone with diabetes.

Many say grassroots nonprofit groups can reach those in need faster and more successfully, but achieving sustainability can be a challenge.

Demand for food assistance has increased this year and Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana is asking for volunteers to help keep up.

Planning has been underway for the Mozel Sanders Foundation's annual Thanksgiving Day meal this week. Volunteers will feed thousands of people around Indianapolis.

The Neighborhood Food Champion program is an opportunity to address food security in Indianapolis.

More than 200 food pantries, distribution sites or meal programs are set up across Marion County any given week, and all reported a spike in need this year.