SNAP funding delays are here, food assistance resources

Are you or someone you know experiencing food insecurity as a result of the Federal Government shutdown? Reports are that more than 600,000 Hoosiers receive SNAP benefits, including nearly 15% of households with children. We’ve complied a list of resources which may be available to lend a hand. 
 
Community Resources – Where to turn for help:
The links below will help you to identify area resources which are best positioned to address individual needs:

Indiana 211  (866-211-9966)  M-F 8 to 5
Indiana Food Service Availability Map
Hendricks County Food Pantry Coalition
Brownsburg Blessing Boxes
Rockstar Pizza (see article below)  

Do you have one or more children enrolled in Brownsburg Community Schools?  If so, they operate a food and clothing pantry (see below for details).
 
Our list is far from comprehensive, if you know of an area charity or business helping out, please forward that information to us, and we will update this article accordingly. 
 
This information is subject to change given the availability of resources. Each location has the final authority on how often they are open, and their eligibility requirements. Please contact each location to see if you are eligible before asking for assistance.

Brownsburg Blessing Boxes
Hope Community Church – 3350 IN-267
Brownsburg Police Dept – 61 N. Green Street
Brownsburg Church of the Nazarene – 523 Locust Street
Meaningful Day Services – 25 S. School St.
Calvary United Methodist Church – 575 W. Northfield Dr.
Chapman Custom Bath – 601 E. Main St
Messiah Lutheran – 801 South Green Street
Church At Main –

DONATION/COLLECTION SITES: Blessing Boxes  
Mandy’s Ice Cream-1042 E. Main St
First Merchants Bank Brownsburg-975 E Main
Rock Star Pizza- 922 E Main St
Farmers Ins.-McKenzie Cross-709 E Main St
Brownsburg Health Care- 1010 Hornaday Rd.

Do you have a child enrolled in Brownsburg Community Schools?  If so, they operate a food and clothing pantry/ (see below).

Brownsburg Community School Corporation – Food and Clothing Pantry
Harris Academy
725 C South Green Street Door 7
Brownsburg Indiana
Open 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the Month – 3:00 pm to 5:30pm
ELIGIBILITY – BCSC families free of charge
Donations accepted via Brownsburg Education Foundation

Area Food Pantries

Brownsburg
Messiah Lutheran Church
801 South Green Street
Brownsburg, Indiana 46112
Website – ​Messiah Lutheran Church Food Pantry
Facebook – Messiah Lutheran Church Food Pantry
ELIGIBILITY – No questions asked. Come as you have need.
​OPEN – Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 10:00am–Noon. 

Pittsboro
Shepherd’s Shelves (Pittsboro Christian Church)
209 N. Meridian St., Pittsboro, IN 46167
317-892-3245
Open: First and third Saturdays, 10 a.m.–Noon
ELIGIBILITY – Hendricks County residents only

Avon
Faith Lutheran Church
5706 E. County Road 100 N., Avon, IN 46123
317-272-1022
Open: Third Saturday, 9–11 a.m.
ELIGIBILITY  – “Choice Pantry” open to all

Avon
Light & Life Food Pantry
8264 E. County Road 100 S., Avon, IN 46123
317-839-5151
Open: Mondays, 1:45–4 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY -Hendricks County residents; visits allowed every other week

Danville
Hendricks County Senior Services
1201 Sycamore Lane, Danville, IN 46122
317-745-4303 (appointment required)
Open: Every other Tuesday
ELIGIBILITY – Hendricks County residents age 60 and older

Additional area resources via Hendricks County Food Pantry Coalition

RockStar Pizza – 
922 E Main St, Brownsburg, IN
https://www.rockstarpizza.net/
Rockstar Pizza Facebook Page

Rockstar Pizza has a pay it forward wall, where donations become traditional order combinations. One large pizza, sandwich and salad bar, or some other combination. Order types change frequently.  They ask that you please stop by their restaurant, as the kitchen staff in the back (those who answer the phones) have no knowledge what’s available each day.  The board is nothing new, Rockstar and their supporters have been doing this for nearly 3 years.

Recently Rockstar Pizza started to box and bag up two slices of pizza of whatever remains when their pizza buffet bar (available Monday thru Friday) closes at approximately 2pm.  First come first serve, limit one per person. Totally FREE. They ask that you please stop by their restaurant, as the kitchen staff in the back (those who answer the phones) have no knowledge what’s available each day. Additional information may be posted on Rockstar’s Facebook page.

If you are looking to donate — 

The Trustee’s Office may be able to help:

Lincoln Township Trustee
55 E Main St, Brownsburg, IN 46112
+1 317 852 8745
https://www.mylincolntownship.com/
Applicants must meet residency and other eligibility requirements. Funding may be limited. Contact the trustee’s office for details. 

Brown Township Trustee
7455 E County Rd 1000 N, Brownsburg, IN 46112
+1 317 852 0899
https://browntownship.org/

Applicants must meet residency and other eligibility requirements. Funding may be limited. Contact the trustee’s office for details. 

Pet Food Pantries

Let’s not forget our four legged family members.

Brownsburg
Cardinal Bark Park Pet Pantry
3432 Hornaday Rd, Brownsburg, In.
Hours – Dawn to Dusk
Walk Up open to all

Danville
Hendricks County Humane Society
3033 E. Main St., Danville, IN 46122
317-745-3338 | info@hendrickshumane.org
Call to schedule an appointment

Hendricks County Friends of the Shelter
Call: 317-410-9167

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