With inflation at its highest rate in decades, food banks are beginning to struggle.

Gleaners Food Bank of Central Indiana has re-opened its doors to in-person shoppers for the first time in eighteen months.

An Indianapolis City County Council Community Affairs committee received an update on a collaborative project to address food security in the city.

As part of WFYI's series this month marking a year of pandemic, this reflection from President and CEO at Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana John Elliott explores the year in food assistance.

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

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

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and Marion County Public Health Department (MCPHD) Director Dr. Virginia Caine gave free face coverings Thursday to families through a partnership with Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana. The free face coverings were distributed in support of the countys new public health order, requiring all individuals to wear face coverings in public.

Food banks, pantries and other meal services are ramping up to help as the number of people in food lines grows, right when people are no longer allowed to stand in line.

Distribution will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, beginning Friday, March 20. Families will receive one 17-pound box of food, which includes a variety of non-perishable meal-making items.

Anthem will provide funding over the next three years to support central Indiana programs, including senior shopping and mobile pantries.