SUMMER LUNCH SACK PROGRAM

We want to be a help to families when school is out this summer so in June, July and August we will be giving out GIANT bags of lunch type items to each school age child whose parent is registered with our  pantry (see below on what you need to register).  Some items in the bag might be spaghetti, ravioli, ramen noodles, individual mac & cheese, chips, fruit snacks, fruit and pudding cups, etc.

Our food pantry provides individuals and families with about five days worth of food for their family size. You are welcome to come in one time each month to "grocery shop" and pick out the groceries that you enjoy eating and cooking with. We offer meat and canned goods, along with fresh fruits and vegetables, grains, cereals, and rice, bread and bakery products, and we also have treats and goodies for the kids (or kids at heart).

Our Food Pantry is open:

• Monday through Thursday from 11AM-2PM (you can sign-in at 10:30AM)
• We are also open on Wednesdays from 5PM to 7PM   

When arriving to the pantry you will receive a number and will be called back in the order you came.

Pantry Requirements:

You must be a resident of the North Township which includes; Hammond, Highland, Munster, Griffith, East Chicago or Whiting.

All clients must provide an Indiana State Issued Picture I.D. each time they come to the food pantry.

New Food Pantry clients are required to provide the following documents on their first visit. 

 Indiana State Issued Picture I.D. 

Current proof of  residency in the North Township.

• Utility Bill (Nipsco, water, cable, etc.)
• Current signed lease
• Township Trustee printout showing current address
• Any government printout showing current address
• Other legal or business mail showing your name and address

       

For a family of more than TWO we need proof of Household Size.

• Birth Certificates (for children)
• Social Security Cards (we black out all but the last four numbers)
• Any government assistance showing household members
• School schedule