INDY COMMUNITY PANTRY
"Take What You Need, Leave What You Can."
Indy Community Pantry is a non-profit organization in which stocked refrigerators and dried good pantries are strategically placed in food deserts for those in need. You don't have to be homeless to use them. It is completely free and open to all! It's also free and easy to help stock the fridge and pantries. All items must be sealed and please no homemade meals, raw meat, or seafood. We also take baby food, cleaning products, sanitary items, household items, and masks.
Donate
Your time and contributions are needed more than ever. Would you like to donate, whether monetarily or through volunteering? Donations of all kind are welcomed and greatly appreciated.
Our Locations
We currently have multiple fridges and dried good pantries in various areas around Indianapolis. We hope to continue to add to our locations to serve as many communities as possible.
Drop Off
You can drop off food and non-food items to our fridge and pantry locations. It is completely free and open to all. For answers to some of our frequently asked questions, please click here.
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Who do you accept food donations from?Anyone and any organization can donate food! Individual and community donations are always welcome.
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What types of donations do you accept?We accept the following for the fridges: fresh produce (packaged), bottled water, non-alcoholic beverages, milk (dairy & non-dairy), frozen meats, eggs, and bread. For the pantries we welcome beverages (unopened) and non-perishable food items. We also accept non-food donations such as: hand sanitizer, baby products, cleaning products, hygiene products, and household toiletries.
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I know a business who has food to donate. How do I get them involved?We are looking for businesses such as grocery stores, cafes, restaurants, bodegas, and market stands to donate any unused food on a regular basis. If you have a personal connection with a business who is willing to donate or you are a business owner, you can contact us to set up a regular donation schedule for the community fridge closest to you.
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I have a car/van/truck. How do I help out with transportation?We are always looking for volunteers. Please contact us via the contact page for more info on how you can lend your services and time to our cause.
Contact Us
Feel free to get in touch with Indy Community Pantry with any questions or for further assistance. If you'd like to donate, please use the button below. You can reach us by email at info@indycommunitypantry.org or via the contact form. Please allow 24-48 business hours for one of our staff to get back with you. Thank you!