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Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana Charity Profile
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana was incorporated July 25, 1983 to act as a liaison between the food industry and organizations that feed the ill, needy and children in adequate amounts to allow for a nutritious and balanced diet. Since that time, Second Harvest has grown to distribute nearly 4 million pounds of groceries donated by the food industry to 130 charitable programs in eight counties. Programs include pantries, meals, day care, shelter and other services for the region's 49,000 people living in poverty and the additional 72,000 low-income households struggling to make ends meet.
Second Harvest operates the Kids Cafe program throughout east central Indiana, sponsors the Summer Food Service Program for Children, contracts with the State to distribute commodities through The Emergency Food Assistance Program and conducts tailgate distributions. Second Harvest provides leadership in addressing hunger issues and advocacy.
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Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana Volunteer Information
Volunteers are essential to the food bank. Volunteers give their time and talents to help fellow neighbors here in East Central Indiana. This in turn, helps the food bank successfully reach its mission.
The Food Bank provides a meaningful volunteer experience in a positive, safe environment. Volunteers work in both the warehouse and office. Volunteers have the opportunity to enhance their social and work skills, gain a sense of contribution and accomplishment, and network with and meet new people.
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Second Harvest Food Bank Of East Central Indiana
