Food Pantries
Fighting food insecurity in our community
The Salvation Army Corps Community Center-Fort Wayne Food Pantries Information
Hunger Services at The Salvation Army Corps Community Center-Fort Wayne
The Salvation Army is dedicated to alleviating hunger in our community. Our local office operates community food pantries to provide nutritious food to individuals and families in need. We understand the challenges that food insecurity can pose in this area, and we're committed to providing a helping hand.
Our food pantries offer a variety of food items, including canned goods and nonperishable staples. Some even offer fresh produce. We work closely with local partners to ensure that we can provide a diverse selection of food to meet the unique needs of our community.
By providing access to nutritious food, we aim to improve the health and well-being of the neighbors we serve. We believe that everyone deserves to have access to the nourishment they need to thrive.
If you or someone you know is struggling with food insecurity, please visit our local office to learn more about our food pantry services.
How You Can Help
You can make a difference in the fight against hunger by:
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Volunteering: Volunteer your time to help with food distribution, meal preparation, or other tasks.
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Donating: Your gift helps us provide food and other essential services to those in need.
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Donating Food: Donate nonperishable food items to our local Salvation Army food pantry.
By working together, we can ensure that everyone in our community has access to the food they need to thrive.
Our Food Pantry Services
How we help cure hunger
We provide a weekly food pantry to serve our local community.
Help can be received once a week.
Food Pantry
Tuesdays 10am-3pm
(Bring ID and proof of address)
Meet The Need:
To donate goods to our Food Pantry, to help those in need, please contact our Social Service Department to schedule a drop-off time!
Email Us:
Timothy.Smith@usc.salvationarmy.org
Dena.Smith@usc.salvationarmy.org
Call:
(260) 744 - 2311
Some of our most popular items among families in need are :
- Soups
- Condiments
- Mac n Cheese (and fast prep meals)
- Spaghetti Sauce and Pasta
- Cereal
- Breakfast items
- Snacks
- Canned meat
- Diapers
- Hygiene Items
- Feminine products
- Paper products
Stats
144,607
Nutritious meals & groceries provided in 2024
6.70%
of all U.S. households reported using a food pantry in 2020
12.80%
of all American households with children are food insecure.
Love beyond missed meals
Donating cash or nonperishable food items to a food pantry is vital in ensuring that individuals and families facing hunger have access to the resources they need to thrive, especially during times of crisis.
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