We found 20 food pantries listed for Nappanee, Indiana. Call before you go to confirm hours and what to bring. You can also see Food banks in Elkhart County, Indiana.
Salvation Army Food Pantry Locations
We have located 3 Salvation Army Food Pantry locations in Nappanee, Indiana. You can also check your eligibility.
The Salvation Army - Marshall County Service Extension - Bremen
Phone: (574) 546-2245
Address: 832 State Road 331, Bremen, IN 46506. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Disaster Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Residential Camping Activities
- Seasonal Services
Appointments :
Call (574) 546-2245 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Marshall
The Salvation Army - Elkhart, IN Corps
Phone: (574) 970-0088
Address: 300 N Main St, Elkhart, IN 46516. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Casework Services
- Character Building Programs
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Food & Nutrition
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Men's Ministries
- Nutrition Programs
- Seasonal Services
- Visitation Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
Appointments :
Call (574) 970-0088 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Elkhart
The Salvation Army of Goshen - Food Pantry
Phone: (574) 533-9584
Address: 1013 N Main St, Goshen, IN 46528. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Food Assistance – given in an emergency situation, one can access the food pantry every sixty (60) days.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (574) 533-9584 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Goshen
Help Residents of Counties:
- Elkhart
Church Food Pantry Locations
We have located 8 Church Food Pantry locations in Nappanee, Indiana. You can also check your eligibility.
Faith Mission of Elkhart Inc. - Free Walk-In Meals at Nappanee Church of the Brethren
Phone: (574) 773-4044
Address: 301 Mack Dr, Nappanee, IN 46550. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Free Meals: Monday 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Thursday 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (574) 773-4044 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Nappanee
Help Residents of Counties:
- Elkhart
Lakeville United Methodist Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (574) 784-8215
Address: 610 N Michigan St, Lakeville, IN 46536. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Food Pantry: Open to Lakeville and LaPaz residents every Thursday, 2:30 to 5:30 PM. Bring photo ID
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (574) 784-8215 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Lakeville
Help Residents of Counties:
- St. Joseph
Radiant Life Church, Inc. - Open Door Food Pantry
Phone: (574) 675-0996
Address: 21565 Executive Pkwy, Elkhart, IN 46514. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The 2nd Tuesday of every month, Radiant Life members open the door to those in the community needing food. Help is always appreciated in collection of food, and distribution the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Since opening our doors, the OPEN DOOR PANTRY has opened the door to providing thousands of meals to those needing help.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (574) 675-0996 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Elkhart
Help Residents of Counties:
- Elkhart
East Goshen Mennonite Church Food Pantry
Phone: (574) 533-7161
Address: 17861 S R 4, Goshen, IN 46528. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
People in need from the Goshen community come every Tuesday, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, into the South-West entry of the church building to receive assistance with non-parishable food, bread, essential household supplies and personal hygiene items. Our Guests are women, men and families who live in Goshen. We do not ask anyone to give us any personal information beyond their name, address (we request a photo ID) and phone number. We will assist each household up to one time per calendar month.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (574) 533-7161 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Goshen
Help Residents of Counties:
- Elkhart
The Country Church - The Country Corner Cupboard
Phone: (574) 342-0315
Address: 2951 E 9b Rd, Bourbon, IN 46504. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
At The Country Church, we realize that needs arise from unfortunate circumstances and The Country Corner Cupboard food pantry was created to help people with groceries and basic household supplies. The Country Corner Cupboard is a fully stocked food pantry available to those in our community who are in need of groceries and/or basic household supplies. The Country Corner Cupboard is situated inside The Country Church building, Bourbon Indiana. Your household can receive a food basket from our pantry once per month and on a case-by-case emergency basis. You must certify that you meet our income requirements to receive food from our pantry. The amount of food you receive is based on household size. Your will be required to provide proof of address for all adults 18 years and older lining in the household. Our food selections vary. If you have special dietary needs, let us know and we may be able to find foods to meet your needs. Please adhere to our product limits. We ask that you remain in the immediate food pantry area, cooperate with our volunteers, and keep all children under control while using our pantry.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (574) 342-0315 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Bourbon
Help Residents of Counties:
- Marshall
Goshen First United Methodist Church Food Pantry
Phone: (574) 533-9518
Address: 214 S Fifth St, Goshen, IN 46528. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Goshen First United Methodist Church has a food pantry. We receive food from the Food Bank of Northern Indiana and donations from individuals. We serve needy families in the Goshen community. Currently we are serving 30 families per month. Last year we served 380 families in the community. We work with the Salvation Army, so we ask families to go there first before coming to our pantry. Pantry hours are from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon each week day.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (574) 533-9518 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Goshen
Help Residents of Counties:
- Elkhart
The Episcopal Church of St. John the Evangelist - Food Pantry
Phone: (574) 523-2822
Address: 226 W Lexington Ave, Elkhart, IN 46516. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Food Pantry is open every Wednesday and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. unless posted otherwise. Entrance to the Food Pantry is at the north (rear) door. A greeter will be on hand to assist if there are any mobility needs. The Food Pantry is on the lower (basement) level of the church with adequate seating and restroom access. Please note, waiting lines are not uncommon. If the weather is inclement, shelter will be provided inside, but serving will not begin until 8:30 a.m. Please bring a photo identification. You may with to bring your own bags, although the Pantry does provide bags. If you have not visited the Pantry within the last 6 months, you may need to fill out new registration. There will be many servers on hand to assist visitors and clients. All persons being served by our pantry will follow a system to select needed food and (when available) hygiene items. During summer months, fresh food from local farms and gardens is not uncommon. All clients are expected to be respectful of others and obey community laws and ordinances.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (574) 523-2822 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Elkhart
Help Residents of Counties:
- Elkhart
Susanna's Kitchen at First Congregational Church
Phone: (574) 522-5893
Address: 431 S 3rd St, Elkhart, IN 46516. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our mission is to provide a hot meal to persons who walk through our doors without reference to ability, age, gender, race or religious belief.​ The idea for Susanna's KItchen came from a "think group" at Grace United Methodist Church in February 1982. Volunteers for kitchen help came from each United Methodist church in the Elkhart area. A start-up date was set for July 7, 1982 with soup and bread being the first menu items. There is no charge for the food. Susanna’s Kitchen moved to First Congregational Church of the United Church of Christ about 2005 in order to continue this important ministry when its location at Grace Pentecostal Church could no longer provide space. Each week day, Susanna's Kitchen provides a hot luncheon for 60 to 100 individuals. Today, over twenty local churches of various denominations provide volunteers to staff the kitchen.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (574) 522-5893 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Elkhart
Help Residents of Counties:
- Elkhart
Food Pantry Locations
We have located 9 Food Pantry locations in Nappanee, Indiana. You can also check your eligibility.
Middlebury Food Pantry
Phone: (574) 825-5135
Address: 203 E Lawrence St, Middlebury, IN 46540. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Middlebury Food Pantry attempts to provide food for those in need in our community. We are funded primarily by donations by people just like you: people who are grateful to have enough food on the table, and maybe even those who have been through a hard time themselves in the past. Our policy is to try to give enough food and personal needs items to last a household for a week. We ask guests to try to limit their visits to once a month, and then we also provide them with information on additional sources of assistance they can find throughout the community. We welcome all who come through our doors, with compassion and respect. People often need more than just food. It is our goal to comfort and encourage those who are hurting, by listening and offering friendship and understanding when they need it most. Pantry Hours of Operation: Wednesdays: after 1:00 PM, by appointment, & Saturdays: 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (574) 825-5135 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Middlebury
Help Residents of Counties:
- Elkhart
Faith Mission of Elkhart Inc. - Free Walk-In Meals
Phone: (574) 293-3406
Address: 801 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN 46516. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Faith Mission provides two free meals a day, 365 days a year. Lunch: 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.; Dinner 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (574) 293-3406 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Elkhart
Help Residents of Counties:
- Elkhart
The Window
Phone: (574) 533-9680
Address: 223 S Main St, Goshen, IN 46526. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Katie's Kitchen - This soup kitchen began over twenty years ago and continues to provide a FREE hot lunch every weekday. Anyone from the Goshen Community is invited with no registration. Dining Room Hours: Monday-Friday: Donuts & Coffee 9:00am-10:00am; Lunch 11:30am-12:30pm; Sandwiches 2:00pm-3:00pm. The Food Pantry - Food boxes worth $50.00 are distributed to anyone in need. "Shop" the shelves for certain items and quantities based on family size and personal preferences in our Client Choice Food Pantry. No matter what the choices, everyone walks away with nutritious, balanced groceries supplementing every day needs. The items given away in our Pantry are donated by the Goshen Community or are purchased through a grant from IU Goshen Health Systems. Martin's Supermarkets and Kroger have been constant contributors of bread and other shelf-stable items. Pantry Hours: Monday 1:00pm-4:00pm, Tuesday 9:00am-10:30am, Wednesday Closed, Thursday 9:00am-10:30am, 4:00pm-5:30pm, Friday 1:00pm-4:00pm.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (574) 533-9680 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Goshen
Help Residents of Counties:
- Elkhart
New Hope United Methodist - Elizabeth Abel Food Pantry
Phone: (574) 262-9341
Address: 28765 County Road 4, Elkhart, IN 46514. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Food Pantry is open every Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (574) 262-9341 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Elkhart
Help Residents of Counties:
- Elkhart
Harvest with a Heart Food Pantry
Phone: (574) 658-4156
Address: 201 S Higbee St, Milford, IN 46542. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Milford Food Pantry is open Tues from 1pm to 3pm and Friday from 1pm to 3pm. You must be a resident of Van Buren Township to recieve food from the pantry. Visits are only allowed once per month. The food pantry is located at the front door on the parking lot side of Harvest with a Heart.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (574) 658-4156 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Milford
Help Residents of Counties:
- Kosciusko
Christ's Commissary, Inc.
Address: 24197 County Road 16 E, Elkhart, IN 46516. Get Directions
Hours: Hours not listed
Christ's Commissary, Inc. was originally created as a food pantry during the Y2K crisis, and decided to serve the community as Christ's Commissary Food Pantry. We began serving between 15 and 20 families a month and now serve about 500 families a month. In 2010 we became incorporated, and in June of 2011 we took on Harvest Basket Senior Food Program.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Help Residents of Cities:
- Elkhart
Help Residents of Counties:
- Elkhart
Guidance Ministries, Inc. - God's Kitchen/Food Pantry
Phone: (574) 296-7192
Address: 216 N 2nd St, Elkhart, IN 46516. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
God's Kitchen: This is conducted as an open house forum serving meals to the homeless and low income families. Guests are seated and served in the style of a restaurant while background music is playing. Job announcements, birthday and anniversary singing as well as a brief sermon and prayer are offered just before the hot meals are served. This outreach is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 5-6 p.m. Food Pantry: Bags of food and toiletry items are given out to those in need. Each bag is made up according to the number of family members living in the household and any special needs of the clients. Clients may come one time a month for assistance.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (574) 296-7192 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Elkhart
Help Residents of Counties:
- Elkhart
Family Christian Development Center
Phone: (574) 773-2149
Address: 151 S Locke St, Nappanee, IN 46550. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Family Christian Development Center Mission Statement is to see lives transformed and the life of the community enhanced by encouraging the oppressed, defending the cause of the weak, and maintaining the rights of the poor by bringing together the resources of the caring community as a demonstration of the good news of Christ. All services and programs provided by Family Christian Development Center are for residents of the WaNee Community School District - Nappanee and Wakarusa. Food Pantry - Our 'client choice' food pantry is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wakarusa and Nappanee area residents may visit up to two times per month to receive groceries and personal care items.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (574) 773-2149 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Nappanee
Help Residents of Counties:
- Elkhart
Open Gate Praise and Deliverance Ministries, Inc. - Food Pantry
Phone: (574) 522-8250
Address: 137 Division St, Elkhart, IN 46516. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (574) 522-8250 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Elkhart
Help Residents of Counties:
- Elkhart
A number of food banks, soup kitchens for hot meals and free emergency food pantries in Nappanee, Indiana distribute groceries to individuals or families who are in some form of an emergency situation.
There are also meals, free bags of food, personal toiletries and household goods for low to moderate income families from food pantries near you.
Distribution centers can include churches, non-profit organizations, community action agencies, and many other local charities as well as non-profits.
Salvation Army Food Pantry
The Salvation Army is dedicated to eliminating food insecurity.
The Salvation Army offers free food help through local centers. Contact the branch nearest Nappanee, Indiana to confirm hours and requirements. The charity organization is involved in feeding millions of families each year, with a large percentage of those assisted being children as well as the elderly.
Church Food Pantry
A number of churches around Nappanee, Indiana have food pantries for those in their neighborhoods who are in need of food items.
Church pantries often rely on food donations gathered through food drives.
Some churches also deliver food items to older adults who are unable to drive to a nearby community food pantry. Please contact your local church directly.
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Resources provided by Catholic Charities organizations can include help with food, holiday, and immigration needs.
Families of all religions, backgrounds, and cultures can contact Catholic Charities centers for help.
Catholic Charities locations in and around Nappanee, Indiana may offer groceries, food boxes, and items to prepare a meal. Hours and walk-in rules vary, so call before you go.
Some of these food pantries work like grocery stores, letting clients choose the items they need from the groceries available on site.
First-time clients may need to fill out a short application with basic household information.
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Some independent food pantries use the Helping Hands name. Any Helping Hands pantries we have listed around Nappanee, Indiana appear on this page.
Food supplies, hours, and services differ from one pantry to the next, so call before you go.
These pantries often rely on donations and volunteers from their local communities.
Find a local helping hands food pantry open near you.
Mobile Food Pantry
Mobile food pantries bring free food directly to families in need in communities around Nappanee, Indiana, often during large one-day distributions.
Some mobile pantries hand out pre-packed boxes, while others let you shop market-style.
Mobile food pantries usually visit churches, community centers, schools, shopping centers, and other convenient locations. They usually go to areas where there aren't grocery stores or other food pantries.
Mobile Food Pantry Schedule 2026
Unlike traditional food pantries where you go to them, mobile pantry trucks come to you. Food banks sometimes have an online mobile food pantry schedule.
Mobile food pantries often visit a community once a week or once a month. There may be last-minute cancellations or changes, so recheck the mobile food pantry schedule before you plan to go.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Some St. Vincent de Paul food pantries around Nappanee, Indiana may operate much like a grocery store, where people in need can choose their own food.
Services vary by location, so call the pantry near you to ask what is available.
Food Pantry Delivery Program
Some food banks run delivery programs that bring food and other products to partner agencies in more remote areas. Ask a food pantry around Nappanee, Indiana whether delivery is available near you.
Drive-thru Food Pantries
Drive-thru food pantries are a convenient and efficient way to distribute food to neighbors in need. Many are open to anyone who needs help with food, but rules vary by location, so call ahead if you can.
Who can visit a drive-thru pantry?
Drive-thru pantries are generally open to anyone who needs help getting food. Requirements vary, so check with the pantry before you go.
You may be asked to provide:
- Your zip code, and
- Number of people in your household.
You usually do not need an appointment. Drive-thru pantries are generally first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive early because lines can fill quickly and popular items may run out.
How do drive-thru pantries work?
Volunteers and staff manage the distribution line. Here is how most drive-thru pantries operate:
Staff and volunteers direct visitors to the distribution area.
Visitors pull up in their car and are guided into a clearly marked queue. Staff move cars forward to keep the line moving quickly.
Check-in.
You may be asked about your zip code, household size or income for the pantry's records.
Food is loaded into your car.
Pre-packed bags of food — typically including shelf-stable items like pasta, canned fruit, and peanut butter, as well as fresh produce and meats — are loaded by volunteers directly into your trunk.
Pet Food Pantry
Some pet owners give up their pets because they cannot afford to care for them. Pet food pantries help fill a gap left by assistance programs such as SNAP, which cannot be used to buy pet food.
Pet food pantries may provide free pet food for a limited time to pet owners who cannot afford to feed their pets in Nappanee, Indiana.
Who is eligible for a pet food pantry?
Rules vary by pantry, but many help people who are:
- All ages, races and marital status
- Unemployed or underemployed
- Retired, living on social security or other limited income
- Physically or mentally disabled
- Experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Tips for Visiting a Food Pantry
Show up early.
This is very important. This means you will be first in line and have a chance to get the items that are sought after and in limited quantities such as fresh produce, dairy and frozen food.
You don't usually need to show up hours ahead of time but coming at least an hour before is usually a good idea.
Remember all documentation.
Some food pantries require documentation to prove who you are, and in some cases, where you live.
This is to make sure people are not coming more than they are allowed or using fake names to do so. Call ahead of time to find out what documentation is needed.
This is often a photo ID and a piece of mail that verifies your address.
Use several food banks.
Using more than one food bank (when available) is smart because you may be able to get something at one that you may not get at another.
For instance, one may have a deal with a local gardener that gives them their extras. This may mean this food bank has more produce.
Eligible for other programs?
Ask your Department of Social Services office if you are eligible for other assistance programs to supplement your household’s food supply.
They can easily tell you if you can apply for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), USDA Commodities or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Ask about extras.
If you have special needs for infants or special diets, the pantries may be able to assist you.
Many times, they can help with diapers, baby formula, baby food, personal hygiene products, and even special diet items like gluten free or sugar free foods.
Go on different days of the week.
Depending on the food pantry, they may be open only one or two days a week or they may be open all seven days. When you have a choice, going midweek is often best as it is less crowded.
Be polite to workers.
Nearly everyone at a food bank is a volunteer. Be polite to the workers there as they often deal with highly emotional situations.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?
Independent community food pantries are self-governing and usually distribute food to their clients on a once-a-month basis. A food bank is the storehouse for millions of pounds of food and other products that go out to the community. A food pantry functions as the arms that reach out to that community directly.
2. What kind of food is at a food pantry?
Food pantries typically provide shelf-stable items such as:
- Peanut butter
- Canned soup
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Pasta
- Canned beans
- Canned stew
- Canned fish
3. Who can go to a food pantry?
Rules vary by food pantry. Many ask only that you say you need help, while others may ask for ID, proof of address, income information, or a referral. Call ahead to find out what to bring.
4. What is the difference between a food pantry and a soup kitchen?
A food pantry often provides food packages meant to last a few days to families that have a place to live, but not enough food. These packages are designed to provide nutritionally balanced meals. Soup kitchens serve individuals in need of a hot meal, the only meal of the day for many of them.
5. How does a food pantry work?
Food banks acquire large donations of food from the food industry and distribute it to organizations that feed hungry people. Those organizations then provide this food directly to families in need.