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Local Food Pantries
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Berean Community Service
601 Colfax Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, 46601
(269) 375-0244
Broadway Christian Parish Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen
1412 S. Carroll St, South Bend, Indiana, 46613
(574) 289-0333
Catholic Charities
1817 Miami St, South Bend, Indiana, 46613
(574) 234-3111
Christian Community Food Pantry
625 Roosevelt Road, Walkerton, Indiana, 46574
(574) 586-9210
Clay United Methodist Church Food Pantry
17646 Cleveland Road., South Bend, Indiana, 46635
(574) 272-8068
Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County
702 Chapin St, South Bend, Indiana, 46601
(574) 232-9986
Downtown Soup Kitchen at First United Methodist Chruch
333 N. Main Street, South Bend, Indiana, 46601
(574) 233-9463
Emmaus Lutheran Church Food Pantry
929 E. Milton St., South Bend, Indiana, 46613
(773) 910-5530
Faith Baptist
923 Blaine, South Bend, Indiana, 46616
(574) 233-6428
First Brethren Church, Inc.
4909 S. Ironwood Drive, South Bend, Indiana, 46614
(574) 291-4909
First United Methodist Church Food Pantry
333 N. Main Street, South Bend, Indiana, 46601
(734) 421-8628
God's Grace Food Pantry at Layman Chapel
303 S. Kenmore, South Bend, Indiana, 46619
(574) 287-2500
Hand 2 Hand Food Pantry
4612 W Western Ave, South Bend, Indiana, 46619
(269) 357-9317
Hope Ministries Soup Kitchen
532 S. Michigan, South Bend, Indiana, 46601
(574) 235-4150
Keller Park Church Food Pantry
1003 W Bryan St, South Bend, Indiana, 46616
(574) 233-7901
Living Epistle Fellowship
2001 Prairie, South Bend, Indiana, 46613
MAC Pantry, Albright United Methodist Church
504 W. Mishawaka Avenue, Mishawaka, Indiana, 46545
(574) 259-1975
Mishawaka Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen
315 Lincolnway West, Mishawaka, Indiana, 46544
(574) 220-6213
Monroe Circle Community Center
526 Western Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, 46601
(574) 243-3500
Needs for Neighbors Food Pantry/Praise Fellowship SDA Church
54301 Maple Lane, South Bend, Indiana, 46635
(574) 271-7378
New Carlisle Community Food Pantry
300 E Compton St, New Carlisle, Indiana, 46552
(574) 654-7442
Osceola United Methodist
431 N. Beech Road, Osceola, Indiana, 46561
(574) 679-4435
Our Lady of the Road Soup Kitchen
744 S. Main Street, South Bend, Indiana, 46601
(574) 334-7387
River Park United Methodist Church Food Pantry
920 S. 23rd Street, South Bend, Indiana, 46615
(574) 288-6243
Salvation Army of South Bend Walter A. Meyer Food Pantry
900 W. Western Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, 46601
(574) 233-9471
South Gate Food Pantry
3717 S Michigan St,, South Bend, Indiana, 46614
(574) 291-5230
St. Augustine Soup Kitchen
1501 W. Washington St, South Bend, Indiana, 46628
(574) 234-6334
St. Margaret's House Soup Kitchen
117 N. Lafayette Blvd, South Bend, Indiana, 46601
(574) 234-7795
St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church Soup Kitchen
53720 N. Ironwood Road, South Bend, Indiana, 46635
(574) 243-0632
St. Paul Bethel Baptist Food Pantry
621 Lindsay St, South Bend, Indiana, 46601
(574) 288-6667
St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph County
520 Crescent Ave, South Bend, Indiana, 46617
(574) 234-6000
Sunnyside Presbyterian Church
115 S. Frances St, South Bend, Indiana, 46617
(574) 287-1524
West Side Church of Christ
22987 Edison Road, South Bend, Indiana, 46628
(765) 759-5984
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Long-Term Food Support
Use this section for longer-term food support resources and follow-up information.
SNAP Benefits Support
Local organizations that help with applications
- Division of Family Resources (DFR): Main state office for SNAP eligibility and applications (1-800-403-0864).
- United Way of St. Joseph County (OneRoof Neighborhood Centers): Community Navigators (574-393-8809) can help connect families with resources.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program
Local organizations that help with applications
- Memorial Hospital WIC: 615 N. Michigan St., South Bend.
- St. Joseph Regional Medical Center WIC: 5125 Holy Cross Parkway, Mishawaka.
- St. Joseph County WIC Program: 201 Lincolnway West, Mishawaka
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
TANF is a program that provides cash assistance and supportive services to assist families with children under age 18.
Free/reduced School Meals
Summer Meal Programs
Transportation Support
- REAL Services Meals on Wheels: Delivers meals to homebound seniors (60+) or people with disabilities, offering hot and frozen options, Monday through Friday. Contact: 574-256-1649 or MOW@realservices.org.
- St. Vincent de Paul Society: Offers home visits where volunteers bring food to households. Call 574-234-6000 to request assistance.
- Clay Church Food Pantry: Offers food delivery for residents in St. Joseph County who cannot visit their South Bend location during operating hours (Monday/Thursday).
- Ride United Last Mile Delivery: A partnership with DoorDash and United Way that delivers food from local pantries to individuals without transportation. Call 2-1-1 for a referral.
- Teal Comfort for the Soul: Provides meal delivery specifically for women with ovarian cancer
BABE Store
Located in the Southeast Neighborhood Center, assists families with child resources.
Food, Cash, & Transportation Assistance Resources
Additional Information and Tips
Use this section for extra guidance, reminders, and helpful follow-up information.
Food as Medicine
Clinics that offer food boxes or prescriptions
- Beacon Health System (Memorial Hospital of South Bend): Offers a food pantry located in the Discharge Lounge (accessible from the main entrance) on Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. They provide non-perishable food and frozen meals, often through a food rescue program.
- Indiana Health Centers at South Bend: Located at 1901 W Western Ave #B, South Bend, they are listed as a local clinic providing food resource information, including for seniors (CSFP program).
- Aids Ministries/AMA Pantry: Located at 201 S. William, South Bend, this center provides a food/medicine pantry for HIV/AIDS patients.
- Oaklawn Psychiatric Center: Partners with the Cultivate Cares Food Network to provide food access.
- River Bend Cancer Services: Also partners with the Cultivate Cares Food Network to provide food resources to patients
Diabetes friendly food programs
- Our HEALing Kitchen: A cooking program that teaches how to prepare healthy, affordable, and diabetes-conscious meals, with a focus on fresh produce.
- Saint Joseph Diabetes Education Center: Offers comprehensive diabetes self-management education at the Mishawaka Medical Center.
Stretching Food and Budget Resources
Use this section for practical tips and resources that help food and grocery budgets go further.
Simple meal planning guides (low cost meals)
$25 per week meal ideas
How to store food to reduce waste
How to store fresh and frozen foods
Refrigerator Storage Tips
- Crisper Drawers: Use high-humidity for leafy greens (cauliflower, broccoli) and low-humidity for fruits that produce ethylene (apples, melons).
- Bottom Shelf: Place raw meat, poultry, and fish here, as it is the coldest area.
- Door/Top Shelves: Best for condiments, butter, and juice; avoid storing eggs or milk here.
- Keep Produce Visible: Store produce on open shelves instead of opaque drawers so you remember to eat it.
- Don't Wash Yet: Wait to wash berries, leafy greens, and other produce until immediately before eating, as moisture causes mold.
- Herb Management: Store fresh herbs like cut flowers in a glass of water.
Pantry & Countertop Storage Tips
- Separate Items: Keep onions and potatoes separated; storing them together makes them sprout.
- Separate "Enemies": Store onions away from potatoes, and keep apples separate from most other produce to avoid premature ripening.
- Avoid Fridge for Some Produce: Keep tomatoes, bananas, onions, garlic, and potatoes at room temperature.
Freezer & Preservation Storage Tips
- Freeze Produce: Freeze berries, cut fruit, and chopped veggies if you cannot eat them in time.
- Bread and Leftovers: Freeze bread instead of leaving it on the counter, and use airtight containers to store leftovers for up to 4 days.
- Label Everything: Use a marker and tape to date items in the freezer to ensure you use them before they get freezer burn.
General Waste Reduction Habits
- "Eat Me First" Bin: Designate a bin in the fridge for items that are nearing their expiration date.
- Revive Greens: Soak wilted greens in an ice bath for 30-60 minutes to make them crisp again.
- Use All Parts: Freeze vegetable scraps for homemade stock and use stale bread for croutons.
- Understand Dates: Know that "Best by" indicates quality, not safety, while "Use by" indicates when to stop consuming.
How long food lasts
Key Fridge and Freezer Storage Times
| Food | Fridge | Freezer |
|---|---|---|
| Leftovers (Cooked Meat/Veg) | 3-4 days | 3-4 months |
| Raw Ground Meat | 1-2 days | 3-4 months |
| Raw Beef/Pork/Lamb/Veal | 3-5 days | 4-12 months |
| Raw Chicken/Turkey | 1-2 days | 9-12 months |
| Raw Fish | 1-2 days | 2-3 months |
| Bacon/Hot Dogs (Opened) | 7 days | 1-2 months |
| Eggs (Raw, in shell) | 3-5 weeks | |
| Milk/Yogurt | 1-2 weeks | |
| Hard Cheeses | 3-4 weeks (opened) to 6 months (unopened) | |
Important Food Safety Notes
- Freezer Safety: Food stored constantly at 0 degrees F remains safe indefinitely, but quality (taste/texture) decreases after the recommended times.
- Power Outage: A closed fridge keeps food safe for 4 hours; a full freezer lasts 48 hours.
- Leftover Rule: Use the "2:2:2" rule: Get food in the fridge within 2 hours, eat within 2 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Thawing: Thaw frozen raw meat in the fridge, not on the counter, to prevent bacteria growth. Thawed meat can be safely refrozen.