Local Food Pantries and Meals
People experiencing housing instability may also be at risk of food insecurity, with limited or uncertain access to adequate food. The resources below can help with access to food for those in need.
food pantry
Grocery distribution on-site
hot meals
Cooked meals available onsite
meal delivery
Cooked meals available to the recipient’s home
LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES AND MEALS TABLE
| Location | Resource | Contact | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County: Bloomington | Groceries to Go 2620 N Walnut St Suite 925 Bloomington, IN 47404 | 812-822-2499 visit website | Meal Delivery | Groceries to Go is a delivery grocery service. It includes one delivery per week on Thursdays. Clients must place their order on the website or over the phone. The order must be placed between Thursday-Monday at 1pm in order to receive it on the following Thursday. Call Monday through Friday to apply. |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | Walnut Woods Food Pantry 1709 South Park Avenus Bloomington, IN 47401 | (812) 339-3491 | Food Pantry | 2nd and 4th Thursday each month from 3-4:30pm. |
| Monroe County | Tabitha’s Storehouse 421 S Curry Pike IN 47403 | (812) 336-7224 send email visit website | Food Pantry | Last Thursday each month from 10-12pm. |
| Monroe County | St Paul United Methodist Church Food Pantry 4201 W 3rd St IN 47403 | (812) 336-7224 send email visit website | Food Pantry | Wednesday 5-7pm |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | Redeemer Church Resources Pantry 111 S Kimble Rd, Bloomington Bloomington, IN 47404 | (812) 269-8975 send email visit website | Food Pantry | Tuesday 3-6pm or call for appointment. |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | Healing Hands Food Pantry 1917 S Walnut St Bloomington, IN 47401 | (812) 272-2515 visit website | Food Pantry | Monday 11am-6pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11am-3pm |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | Grace Center Food Pantry 9206 S Old 37, Harrodsburg Bloomington, IN 47403 | (812) 329-0337 | Food Pantry | Thursday 3-6pm |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | Genesis Church Food Pantry 801 E St Rd 45/46 Bypass Bloomington, IN 47408 | (812) 336-5757 visit website | Food Pantry | 3rd Sunday each month from 11am-12:30pm and the last Tuesday each month from 10am-noon |
| Lawrence County: Bedford | Bertha’s Mission 512 Lincoln Ave Bedford, IN 47421 | visit website | Hot Meals | This nonprofit organization serves as a community kitchen that provides anyone with free homecooked meals. They also have a meal program for eligible individuals who are unable to leave their homes. In addition, Bertha's Mission is able to provide training with computer skills, GED, cooking, and budgeting. They are open Tuesday through Thursday 1-3:30pm. Meal delivery is available only on Wednesdays. |
| Lawrence County: Mitchell | Hoosier Hills Food Bank Mobile Pantry (First Church of God: Mitchell) 405 N Street Lawrence County: Mitchell, IN 47446 | (812) 849-5199 | Food Pantry | The mobile pantry is at this location every 4th Thursday of the month from 11-1pm. November and December's dates are TBD due to holidays. |
| Lawrence County: Mitchell | Bread of Life Food Pantry 1004 W Main St Mitchell, IN 47446 | (812) 849-3857 | Food Pantry | The pantry is open Monday 10am-noon and Tuesday 1pm-3pm. |
| Lawrence County: Bedford | SPIN (Supporting People In Need) 1414 H St. Lawrence County: Bedford, IN 47421 | (812) 329-1118 | Food Pantry | This organization, housed at the Men's Warming Shelter, provides free access to food, laundry, and showers, Monday-Friday 9am-11am. |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | Second Baptist Church 321 N Rogers Street Monroe County: Bloomington, IN 47404 | (812) 336-5827 send email | Food Pantry | Monday and Tuesday: 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Clients are asked to limit groceries to once every week. Please call first if weather is bad. |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | North Central Church of Christ 2121 N Dunn Monroe County: Bloomington, IN 47408 | (812) 332-2248 | Food Pantry | Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am-3:00 pm You may get groceries once a week. |
| Lawrence County: Bedford | Hoosier Hills Mobile Food Bank Pantry (Sherwood Oak Church: Bedford) 508 Fellowship Drive Bedford, IN 47421 | (812) 675-0874 | Food Pantry | The mobile pantry is at this location every 4th Tuesday of the month from 4-6 pm. Note: November and December will meet on Nov. 24th and Dec. 22nd instead of 4th Tuesday due to Holidays. |
| Lawrence County: Bedford | Community Care Center 1018 J Street Bedford, IN 47421 | (812) 279-4014 | Local Food Pantries and Meals | The center is open on Tuesdays 10-12pm and Thursdays 6-7:30pm. They offer food and some clothing. Please note, the contact number is for a leather shop that takes calls for the center. |
| Community Kitchen Food Truck IN | (812) 332-0999 | Hot Meals, Local Food Pantries and Meals | Provides warm carryout meals in Ellettsville and Bloomington, no questions asked. These meals consist of a main entrée, two sides, and a beverage. No fees or eligibility requirements (limited to one meal per person). Bloomington Route: Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays Kinser Flats (Across from entrance)- 4:00-4:20pm E&N Mobile Home Community (Near South entrance) 4:30-4:50pm Heatherwood (In front of Office) 5:05-5:25pm Woodland Springs (In front of Office) 5:30-5:50pm Limestone Crossing (Near Garages) 6:05-6:25pm Elletsville Route: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays Edgewood Village Apartments (parking lot) 4:00-4:30pm Richland Senior Apartments (in front of the maintenance building) 4:40-5:10pm Ellettsville Monroe County Public Library (front parking lot) 5:15-5:45pm Governor’s Park Apartments 6:00-6:30pm | |
| Owen County: Spencer | The Whistle Stop Café (Area 10 Agency on Aging – Nutritional Services) 36 Concord Rd Spencer, IN 47460 | (812) 876-3383 | Hot Meals | Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 10:00 am-2:00 pm |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | Endright East (Area 10 Agency on Aging) 2894 E 3rd St Monroe County: Bloomington , IN 47401 | (812) 272-4808 | Food Pantry, Local Food Pantries and Meals | For individuals ages 50+. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 11:00-3:00pm. (Located inside of College Mall) |
| Monroe County: Elletsville | Endright Center (Area 10 Agency on Aging) 631 W. Edgewood Drive Elletsville, IN 47429 | (812)935-2515 | Food Pantry, Local Food Pantries and Meals | Monday-Friday: 8:30am-3pm |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | Crimson Cupboard-Satellite Pantry 900 E. 7th St Bloomington, IN 47405 | (812) 855-1924 send email visit website | Food Pantry | Next to the Biddle Hotel lobby. Monday – Friday: 9–5 p.m. |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | The Salvation Army 111 North Rogers Street Bloomington, IN 47404 | (812) 336-4310 | Food Pantry | Must have I.D. Can only receive every 30 days. Tuesday 12:30-3:30 pm and Thursday from 12:30-6:30 pm |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | Pantry 279 3609 State Rd 46 Bloomington, IN 47404 | (812) 606-1524 visit website | Food Pantry | Monday and Wednesday: 3:00 - 6:00 pm Tuesdays 1:30-4:00 (senior citizens and people with disabilities); 4:00-6:00 (everyone) Saturday: 1:00 - 3:00 pm Thursdays: 11:00-4:00 (clothing pantry) Can attend clothing pantry every 30 days 11:00-4:00 Can visit food pantry once every seven days. Offer food deliveries to people in Bloomington and Ellettsville who are 100% home bound Note: Location is in smith pike plaza in between Urban Air and Ranchero |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard 1100 West Allen Street Bloomington, IN 47403 | (812) 355-6843 visit website | Food Pantry | Can shop as needed. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 12:00- 6:00 pm |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | Highland Faith Assembly of God 4782 West State Road 48 Bloomington, IN 47404 | (812) 332-3707 | Food Pantry | Thursday: 5:30 - 7:30 pm, or by appointment |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | FUMC Wednesday Pantry – Food Distribution Center 219 E 4th St Bloomington, IN 47408 | (812) 332-6396 visit website | Food Pantry | Wednesdays: 3:30-5:30 pm |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | Feed the Needy (2nd Baptist Church) 321 North Rogers Street Bloomington, IN 47404 | (812) 336-5827 | Food Pantry | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | Wheeler Mission 215 S. Westplex Ave Bloomington, IN 47404 | (812) 333-1905 | Hot Meals | Daily: 7:00-8:00 am, 12:00-1:00 pm, and 5:00-6:00 pm |
| Monroe County: Unionville | Unionville Senior Center (Area 10 Agency on Aging – Nutritional Services) 7606 E State Rd 45 Unionville, IN 47468 | Hot Meals | Thursday: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | Shalom Community Center (Beacon) 620 S. Walnut Street Bloomington, IN 47401 | (812) 334-5728 | Hot Meals | Monday – Friday: Breakfast: 8:00 - 9:00 am Lunch: 12:00 - 1:30 pm |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | Community Kitchen Express 1100 W. 11th Street Bloomington, IN 47404 | (812) 332-0999 visit website | Hot Meals | Carry-out dinner Monday through Saturday: 4:00 - 6:00 pm |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | Community Kitchen 1515 S. Rogers Street Bloomington, IN 47403 | (812) 332-0999 visit website | Hot Meals | Monday through Saturday: 4:00 - 6:00 pm |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | Bloomington Meals on Wheels 2620 N Walnut St Suite 925 Bloomington, IN 47404 | (812) 822-2499 visit website | Meal Delivery | MOW includes premade meals for individuals who are unable to prepare meals for themselves. Delivery service upon approval of application and doctor’s dietary order is available. Call Monday through Friday to apply. |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | Crestmont Community Food Pantry 1007 North Summitt Street Bloomington, IN 47404 | (812) 339-3491 | Food Pantry | Fridays 2:00pm – 3:45pm, Lindsey A. Smith Community Center; Thursdays 3pm-4:30pm (biweekly), Walnut Woods Community Building |
| Monroe County: Ellettsville | Area 10 Agency on Aging Nutrition Services 631 W. Edgewood Drive Ellettsville, IN 47429 | (812) 876-3383 visit website | Meal Delivery | Supplemental groceries are provided for seniors age 60 & over who are homebound without transportation. Income eligibility requirement. Food will be delivered once per month. Call for eligibility. |