Starke County Community Services made an announcement yesterday stating they are in great need of a volunteer.
Continue readingStarke County Community Services seeking volunteers
Starke County Community Services seeking volunteers
An announcement made yesterday by Starke County Community Services states that it is in great need of volunteers for the local food pantry, and that even volunteering for 8 hours a month would make a big difference.
Continue readingCommunity Services of Starke County shares service statistics
Community Services of Starke County has released statistics on the services the non-profit organization has provided across Starke County and other nearby areas.
Continue readingLocation Change for today’s Mobile Food Distribution in Starke County
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana has announced a change in location for today’s Mobile Food Distribution for Starke County.
Continue readingStarke County Community Services in search of volunteers
According to an announcement from Starke County Community Services, they are in need of a couple volunteers.
Continue readingStarke County Food Pantry to extend hours to serve more families
According to the food pantry manager at Community Services, Jimmie Howard, he and the agency will be offering extended hours at the Starke County Food Pantry, for those who are unable to come in during the current hours.
Continue readingStarke County Community Services Food Pantry Seeking Donations
According to an announcement from Starke County Community Services, the food pantry could very much use donations! They serve so many local families and are currently very low on stock.
Continue readingSan Pierre Mobile Food Pantry Location Change for July 31
There will be a Mobile Food Pantry Distribution this Thursday, July 31st in San Pierre.
Continue readingStarke County Community Services Food Pantry Report for April
Starke County Community Services recently shared the food pantry report for the month of April, curated by Food Pantry Manager Jimmie Howard.
Continue readingStarke County Community Services Food Pantry Statistics for March
Starke County Community Services recently shared their March food pantry statistics with the public.
Continue readingHamlet to Host Food Pantry Distribution Event
The town of Hamlet will be hosting a Food Bank of Northern Indiana Mobile Food Pantry Distribution event.
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 readingNorth Judson Food Pantry Gets $1,000 Pop-Up Grant from Starke County Community Foundation
The North Judson United Methodist Church Food Pantry is the recipient of this month’s pop-up grant from the Starke County Community Foundation. Each month this year, the community foundation is giving $1,000 to a different nonprofit group, in celebration of the foundation’s 25th anniversary.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Prompts Volunteer Organizations to Find More Efficient Ways to Help Those in Need
In a year when COVID-19 has disrupted much of everyday life, local volunteers have used their creativity to keep helping those in need. The Kid’s Closet Ministry provides school supplies, clothing, and other resources to about Starke County 1,200 children a year. Director Linda Lewandowski says that volunteers can no longer deliver clothes directly to homes, but they found a solution that turned out to be more efficient.
Continue readingKid’s Closet, Food Pantry Celebrate Building Purchase
Kid’s Closet and the North Judson United Methodist Church Food Pantry cut the ribbon on their permanent home Wednesday. The church’s outreach ministries moved into the building on the west side of North Judson on State Road 10 just over two years ago. After years of raising funds and applying for grants, they were recently able to buy it outright from the Bailey family for $75,000.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Leading to Increased Food Bank Usage
The COVID-19 emergency has more Hoosiers using food banks. During state officials’ daily briefing Thursday, Governor Eric Holcomb said that food distribution is up about 154 percent.
Continue readingIndiana State Department of Health Boosts Food Assistance during COVID-19 Pandemic
Those struggling to feed their families may be able to get some extra help. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says a new assistance program will be available at many food banks and pantries in rural areas through the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingFood Pantries Seeking Assistance
In this trying time, residents are seeking assistance for many needs, much of which falls upon local food pantries. Those in charge of food panties are seeing a steep increase in demand and are asking for the public’s help for donations.
Continue readingCaring Cupboards Initiative Reaches Across County Lines
Photo Source: Caring Cupboard of Plymouth FB Group
The Caring Cupboards initiative, which got its start locally in Marshall County has spread across the area and even reached over county lines.
Continue readingGenerosity: the Gift that Keeps on Giving
