Monthly Food Needs
Did you know that the number of people living in food insecure households in the United States in 2023 increased to 47 million, including 14 million children, according to a report released on Sept. 4, 2024 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture? This is an increase from 44 million, including 13 million children from the previous year and the highest rate and number of individuals and children since 2014. Here in Boone County, more than 6% of Boone County is in food insecure situations and our child food insecurity rate is 8.2% or 1,420 children.
Each month we publish a list of items that are deeply needed that month. We have several locations in the community where food pantry donations may be dropped off.
Your Donations mean so much to this community! Our most current list is posted below.
Food Donations
We have several locations in the community where food pantry donations may be dropped off.
1230 Randsdell Court, Lebanon, IN. 46052. Food donations can be dropped off at the first door on the side of the building. We accept both perishable and non-perishable items at this location.
25 Boone Village, Zionsville , IN. 46077. Non-perishable Food pantry items during business hours.
10650 Andrade Dr. Zionsville, IN. 46077. (near 106th and Michigan Rd.) Non-perishable food pantry items during business hours.
1870 W. Oak St., Zionsville, IN. 46077. Non-perishable food pantry items.
You can purchase online (using your favorite online shopping method) and ship directly to The Caring Center (1230 Ransdell Court, Lebanon, IN. 46052)
There are many months when we need more food than is donated and are forced to go purchase more food. Your monetary donations go a long way in helping to feed our community.
These 10 items are always needed
- apple juice
- applesauce
- canned fruit
- cereal
- macaroni and cheese
- peanut butter
- canned tuna or chicken
- vegetable oil
- sugar
- spaghetti sauce
Additional Ways To Support
Did you know we have a place out front for fresh produce and baked goods?
We have a wonderful receiving area out front of our building. We invite you to help us fill it or take what you need!
Did you know you can support The Caring Center when you do your weekly shopping at Krogers? Kroger will donate money back to The Caring Center each quarter based on purchases tied to registered cards.
Simply get a Kroger Rewards Card from your local store, and register it online for the program at: kroger.com/communityrewards and list “The Caring Center “as your organization. The Caring Center’s Organization Number is RG213.
June 30- Sept. 28, 2024
You can take part in Meijer’s Simply Give Program and benefit The Caring Center and your Boone County neighbors by shopping at the Whitestown Meijer and purchasing a $10 Simply Give card! Meijer’s is a family-owned company who is focused on enriching lives in the communities they serve. Thanks to Meijer’s generous customers and a strong commitment from their food pantry partners, Meijer’s Simply Give program has continued to be successful in helping to feed hungry families in their local communities. The program has generated more than $91 million in food donations throughout the Midwest since its inception in November 2008. To find out more, visit: https://meijercommunity.com/simply-give
The Meijer Simply Give fall campaign will run through Sept 28, 2024. Meijer will double match any cards purchased on Saturday, Aug. 17 and Sept. 14, effectively tripling contributions made on that day.
Donate Online Now
The Caring Center relies entirely on the generous donations and aid from its supporters and the community to provide assistance to those in need.