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FOOD GIVEAWAYThursday, April 16, 2026 – Kosciusko County10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET * While supplies last.Where: First Bapti...
04/07/2026

FOOD GIVEAWAY
Thursday, April 16, 2026 – Kosciusko County
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET * While supplies last.
Where: First Baptist Church, 206 S. Oak St., Mentone, IN 46539
*This distribution is provided by USDA and will serve 150 households.

Food Bank of Northern Indiana Mobile Food Distributions for April 2026

*These distributions take place in Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall, St. Joseph and Starke Counties in northern Indiana.

Monday, April 6, 2026 – Marshall County
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 430 Academy Rd., Culver, IN 46511
*This distribution is sponsored by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and will serve 150 households.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 – La Porte County
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT *While supplies last.
Where: Prairie Meadows Park, 199 Flynn Rd., Westville, IN 46391
*This distribution is sponsored by Citizens Concerned for the Homeless and will serve 150 households.

Thursday, April 9, 2026 – Kosciusko County
9 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, 1440 E. Smith St., Warsaw, IN 46580
*This distribution is sponsored by Morgan Stanley and will serve 150 households.

Friday, April 10, 2026 - Elkhart County
12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Clayton Homes, 66920 S. R. 19, Wakarusa, IN 46573
*This distribution is sponsored by Clayton Homes and will serve 200 households.

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 – St. Joseph County
1 p.m. – 2:30 a.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Food Bank of Northern Indiana, 702 Chapin St., South Bend, IN 46601
*This distribution is sponsored by Starbucks and will serve 150 households.

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - Starke County
9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. CST *While supplies last.
Where: Heartland Church, 6020 S. 300 E., Knox, IN 46534
*This distribution is sponsored by Morgan Stanley and will serve 150 households.

Thursday, April 16, 2026 – Kosciusko County
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: First Baptist Church, 206 S. Oak St., Mentone, IN 46539
*This distribution is provided by USDA and will serve 150 households.

Friday, April 17, 2026 – Marshall County
12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Plymouth Parks, 1660 N. Michigan St. (by the pool), Plymouth, IN 46563
*This distribution is sponsored by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and will serve 150 households.

Monday, April 20, 2026 – St. Joseph County
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Charles Black Center, 3419 W. Washington St., South Bend, IN 46619
*This distribution is sponsored by the City of South Bend and will serve 150 households.

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 – La Porte County
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CST *While supplies last.
Where: La Porte County Fairgrounds, 2581 State Road 2, La Porte, IN 46350
*This distribution is sponsored by Citizens Concerned for the Homeless and will serve 300 households.

Thursday, April 23, 2026 – Elkhart County
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET *While supplies last.
Where: Excel Center (former Pierre Moran Mall Sears), 154 W. Hively Ave., Elkhart, IN 46517
*This distribution is sponsored by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and will serve 150 households.

Friday, April 24, 2026 - Starke County
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. CT *While supplies last.
Where: Knox United Methodist Church, 201 S. Shield St., Knox, IN 46534
*This distribution is sponsored by USDA and will serve 150 households.

Assorted food items offered free of charge. All items are pre-boxed and pre-bagged. First come, first served, while supplies last for those in need of food assistance. One box/bag per household.

Distributions are drive through. Please remain in your vehicle and open your trunk to receive items. An area will be available for self-loading if your trunk does not open.

Thank you, Citizens Concerned for the Homeless, The City of South Bend, Morgan Stanley, Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, Starbucks, and USDA for sponsoring these distributions.

100% ($65,670.00) [FY2025-2026] of total program costs for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) are financed with federal funds. TEFAP is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

🔥 Gather By the Fire 🔥Men's Campfire GatheringSometimes you just need a place to kick back, share a meal, and be around ...
04/01/2026

🔥 Gather By the Fire 🔥
Men's Campfire Gathering

Sometimes you just need a place to kick back, share a meal, and be around good people. That’s what this is.
Join us for an evening of:
🍔 Great food
🎯 Yard games
🎁 Door prizes
💬 Real, easy conversation at 6 PM

Bring a lawn chair if you have one and settle in.
Free event. All men welcome.
Dry event – no alcohol permitted.
No expectations—just a chance to show up and connect.

04/01/2026
Did you know CARES accepts small amounts of donations for our team to keep on hand in case of a house fire, tragic loss ...
04/01/2026

Did you know CARES accepts small amounts of donations for our team to keep on hand in case of a house fire, tragic loss of a loved one, or other crisis?

Please contact us if you are interested in donating!

We can also add you to an email list to be contacted as specific urgent needs arise for our neighbors in need.

03/30/2026

FOOD GIVEAWAY **Date change!**
Will now take place on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

Available to anyone from anywhere, no questions asked. One of each package will be given per vehicle and placed in each vehicle by volunteers; no need to get out. Come receive your blessing!

**Please be kind, considerate, and patient as we work through the line as quickly as we can.**

IMPORTANT TRAFFIC NOTES - PLEASE READ: The line will start at Emeline and James Streets and wrap around the block according to the map (see comments). Once the line reaches Catherine St., it will go EAST and out of town down Beer Rd. We recommend entering from the east on Beer Rd., using 175E and Milford-Syracuse Rd (1300N). Do not block streets, roads, or private driveways or disrupt traffic flow on any roads. Our MFB truck will be at the end of the line to indicate where to line up.

DO NOT enter from streets in town marked on the map as "DO NOT ENTER." The line should only follow the map shown.

Thank you to Dottie Davis, Davis Corporate Training and Fort Wayne Police Department (Ret.), for educating us about fami...
03/30/2026

Thank you to Dottie Davis, Davis Corporate Training and Fort Wayne Police Department (Ret.), for educating us about family violence.

Representatives from Warsaw Police Department, Allendale Treatment, Fellowship Missions, LITE Recovery Hub, Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office, Kosciusko County Dispatch, Kosciusko County Probation, Warsaw - Wayne Fire Territory, Hambright & Associates Inc., Live Well Kosciusko, Columbia City Police Department, and Carmel Police Department gathered on Friday to learn more about effectively serving our communities.

We also want to thank Taima - City of Warsaw Therapy Dog for supporting us while we learned how to support others.

03/25/2026

Our next "Moms & Minis" playgroup is happening NEXT Thursday, April 2nd, right here in the Health Services Pavilion!

This group is open to anyone in the community with a child aged 4 or younger (and yes, older kiddos are welcome to tag along), and is meant to foster connection & conversation while also letting the littles have some FUN. 🎉

03/25/2026

Every year, individuals return to our community ready for a fresh start… but many face immediate barriers like not having an ID, transportation, or basic necessities.

That’s where the Second Chance Reentry Fund comes in.

Your support helps provide:
• Birth certificates & IDs
• Basic needs like hygiene and clothing
• Transportation
• Emergency housing support

Real impact, real change:
$25 → ID or birth certificate
$100 → Essential needs
$250+ → Emergency housing support

If you’ve ever believed people deserve a second chance, this is how you can be part of it.

💻 Donate online: https://www.literecoveryhub.org/donate

(Please leave a comment: “Second Chance Reentry Fund” when making an online donation on our website)

📬 Or mail to: PO Box 113, Milford, IN 46542

Together, we can turn awareness into action.

Thank you for having us Winona Lake Community Senior Center!
03/19/2026

Thank you for having us Winona Lake Community Senior Center!

We are so grateful for what get to do everyday. Don't hesitate to reach out. Send us a message or call us at 574-385-211...
03/17/2026

We are so grateful for what get to do everyday.

Don't hesitate to reach out. Send us a message or call us at 574-385-2111.

About five years into its existence, CARES (Community Assistance Resources Emergency Services) continues to help members of the community in times of need, while alleviating some of the workload of emergency services.

03/06/2026

📣 Free Kids Health Clinic – Leesburg!

The Ronald McDonald House Charities Care Mobile is coming to Leesburg on Tuesday, March 10 at the Leesburg Lions Club!

Bring your child for free health services, including:
✔ Wellness exams
✔ Immunizations
✔ Sports physicals
✔ Vision and dental screenings

No insurance? We can help. All families are welcome.

📍 Location: Leesburg Lions Club
📅 Date: Tuesday, March 10
⏰Time: 9 am to 3 pm

Help us spread the word so local families can take advantage of this great service for their kids! 💙

Courageous Caterpillars is a free camp designed to provide support, connection, and coping strategies for children navig...
03/05/2026

Courageous Caterpillars is a free camp designed to provide support, connection, and coping strategies for children navigating the loss of a parent to su***de.
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Lou Dennis Community Park, 402 Park Dr, Newburgh, IN
Register: https://bit.ly/4clb1I2

Grief can feel isolating, but having a supportive space to connect can make all the difference. Mae’s Way Foundation is hosting our 3rd Annual Courageous Caterpillars Camp, a free camp designed to provide support, connection, and coping strategies for children navigating the loss of a parent to su***de.

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Lou Dennis Community Park, 402 Park Dr, Newburgh, IN
Register: https://bit.ly/4clb1I2

At our Courageous Caterpillars Camp, campers will take part in fun and engaging activities designed to:

Help them connect in a safe and encouraging space
Learn coping strategies to manage emotions
Know they are not alone on their journey

Our goal is to provide a meaningful day where children feel supported and surrounded by others who share similar experiences. This camp is completely free thanks to our generous supporters, but space is limited.

Please help us connect with families who could benefit by sharing this post.

Together, we can make a way for children left behind by su***de.

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2204 E CENTER Street
Warsaw, IN
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