Overview
- United Way of Central Indiana activated a $1 million Central Indiana Food Relief Fund seeded by a $500,000 anonymous gift and matched by major local foundations.
- One hundred percent of donations will flow through Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Midwest Food Bank of Indiana, and Second Helpings to increase immediate capacity.
- The City of Indianapolis, with Cummins and IU Health, committed more than $200,000 to Gleaners to support neighborhood pantries across Marion County.
- Roughly 10 Office of Public Health and Safety distribution events are scheduled throughout November, starting Saturday at Bethel Cathedral AME.
- Officials cite widespread need, urge community donations that Gleaners estimates can create six meals per dollar, and direct residents to the Community Compass tool for assistance.