Community Services of Starke County will be holding a radiothon Friday November 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT.
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September is Hunger Action Month
September is Hunger Action Month.
According to Feeding America and the Food Bank of Northern Indiana, 91,060 neighbors in northern Indiana are food insecure including 31,460 children.
Continue readingFood Pantry Looking to Hire New Manager
Community Services of Starke County has a part-time position available for a food pantry manager.
Continue readingDonations Needed at Community Services of Starke County Food Pantry
Donations to the Community Services of Starke County food pantry are needed to help Starke Country residents in need.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Looking for Volunteers on Family Fun Day, City Council Approves Financial Items
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok is looking for volunteers to help with Family Fun Day on Saturday, July 2 at Wythogan Park.
Continue readingCommunity Services of Starke County 45th Anniversary Celebration this Saturday
Community Services of Starke County is celebrating its 45th Anniversary Saturday, April 23.
Continue readingCommunity Services of Starke County 45th Anniversary Celebration Nearing
Community Services of Starke County will be turning 45 in April and the community is welcome to celebrate with the organization to honor this milestone.
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Community Services of Starke County Recognized with Award, Donations Received for Holiday Season
Community Services of Starke County Public Transportation drivers were recently recognized with Frontline Hero awards.
Continue readingDonation Made to Food Pantry, Residents Urged to Utilize Resources within Community of Services of Starke County
Knox VFW Post #748 Commander Butch Morgan met with Community Services of Starke County Executive Director Cindy Benke Monday, November 8 to present a $2,000 check for the food pantry. Benke stated the donation will assist residents greatly as the holiday season is here.
Continue readingApplications Accepted Now for Energy Assistance
Community Services of Starke County representatives are currently taking applications for energy assistance.
Continue readingCommunity Services of Starke County Looking to Expand Efforts in Northern Part of County
Community Services of Starke County is looking to target the northern part of the county. Executive Director Cynthia Benke gave an update to the county commissioners last week.
Continue readingCommunity Services of Starke County Gets Donation from America’s Farmers Grow Communities
Community Services of Starke County has gotten a $2,500 boost for its Knox Senior Center, thanks to a local farmer and the Bayer Fund. The America’s Farmers Grow Communities program lets farmers apply for grant funding for a nonprofit of their choice.
Continue readingCommunity Services of Starke County Gets Surprise Grant from Starke County Community Foundation
An organization supporting some of Starke County’s most vulnerable residents got a $1,000 boost Tuesday. Community Services of Starke County was awarded a “pop-up grant” from the Starke County Community Foundation. Foundation representatives surprised Community Services Executive Director Charmaine Dunkel with balloons and a giant check.
Continue readingMark Rippy to Receive Henry F. Schricker Award
The Starke County Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipient of this year’s Henry F. Schricker Award.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Discusses Community Services of Starke County
Community Services of Starke County Treasurer Mark Rippy presented a brief update of operations to the Starke County Commissioners last week.
Continue readingChanges Initiated at Community Services of Starke County
Officials at the Community Services of Starke County organization announced Wednesday that the statewide shelter-in-place order has prompted changes at the Knox facility.
Continue readingCommunity Services of Starke County to Limit Visitors, Senior Centers Closed
Officials at Community Services of Starke County are limiting visitors into the building as there is a heightened awareness of the coronavirus.
Continue readingWKVI Food Drive Planned Today
A food drive to gather items for the food pantry at the Community Services of Starke County building is planned for today at Five Star in Knox.
Continue readingFlood Warnings Remain in Effect for Tippecanoe, Kankakee & Yellow Rivers
The flood warnings for the Tippecanoe, Yellow and Kankakee Rivers have been extended through Monday afternoon.
These warnings impact portions of Marshall, Pulaski and Starke Counties.
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