Second Harvest Food Bank
The Second Harvest Food Bank celebrates 28 years in business. Currently there are 8 full and 12 part-time staff distributing food through their 110 agencies and also through programs such as Kids’ Café, BackPack, Tailgate, CFSP, and Summer Food.
The mission of Second Harvest Food Bank is to provide a coordinated approach to alleviating hunger in East Central Indiana. They serve approximately 12,600 people each week and 69,900 per year. They are families, single moms, children, homeless and seniors.
The biggest annual fund raiser, the Dream Ball, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. The theme is “An Evening in Tuscany” and will include a black-tie optional dinner dance with live and silent auctions, featuring entertainment by the Impalas.
Second Harvest Food Bank also participates in programs such as, We Can Care, the US Postal Carriers Food Drive, Hunger Action Month, Souper Bowl of Caring, Tips for Hungry Lips Lunch, Seasons Alternative Gift Fair, Soup Crawl and many other events that are presented by other organizations and businesses. Many businesses and organizations also partner to conduct food drives throughout the year.
They often need the support of volunteers to help in the office, sort food in the warehouse, work special events,
and serve on the Dream Ball Committee and Board of Directors.
To learn more, donate, get involved, or volunteer visit their
web site.
An AAF - ECI Public Service Spotlight to promote community services in east central Indiana.
