The Don & Karen Lake Buttrey Northside Food Pantry
Caring for those experiencing hardship and food insecurity in Washington Township.
HUNGER
As Christians, we welcome all to the table. Yet, we know that some of our friends and neighbors may be facing food insecurity as they try to provide for their families. We invite you to explore the many ways Second is addressing the issue of hunger in our neighborhood, city, and world.
Food not only helps alleviate hunger, it's a ministry that conveys the love and care we have for our neighbors in need. With rising food costs, and more and more families seeking food from our food pantry, your help is needed.
Please support the 2025 Hunger Campaign, which benefits our food pantry, and also provides community meals, gift cards, snacks, and summer lunches for our Washington Township children in need. Click the GIVE button below and select "Hunger Appeal" from the dropdown menu.
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Need Help?
Whether you’re facing tough times or just need a little extra support, The Don & Karen Lake Buttrey Northside Food Pantry is here to help. We are open three days a week and ready to serve our Washington Township neighbors. Find us at the northeast corner of Second Presbyterian Church.
Please note the Food Pantry will be closed the following dates in 2025:
May 24, July 5, August 30, November 26, November 29, and December 13, 23, 24, 27, 31.The Don & Karen Lake Buttrey
Northside Food Pantry HoursTuesdays 12:30 - 3* PM Wednesdays 4 - 6:30* PM Saturdays 10 AM - 12* PM *To facilitate the best experience for our guests and respecting the time of our volunteers , the NFP will be limiting the number of families served each pantry shift to 75. This means the doors to the pantry may be closed before the posted closing time. Doors open 30 minutes prior to above times. Serving residents of Washington Township and these zip codes: 46205, 46208, 46220, 46226, 46228, 46240, 46250, 46260, 46268, 46280. Please bring proof of residency such as a current bill or piece of mail with your name and address. Our Location
7700 N. Meridian StreetIndianapolis, IN 46260 Contact Us
317-253-6461, ext. 311The Don & Karen Lake Buttrey Northside Food Pantry was recently spotlighted in the Corteva Agri Science's Harvest for Hunger Garden's June Newsletter. Click here to read the article.
Why Volunteer?
- Give back to the community.
- Meet new people.
- See joy on the faces of others.
- When you help others, it makes you feel good.
- Fellowship
- Gain confidence and important interpersonal skills.
- Make a difference.
It takes roughly 80 volunteers a week to run our pantry.
For more information, please contact Karen Johnson.
Make a Donation
Northside Food Pantry sources most of its food through Gleaners. If you would like to help keep the pantry shelves stocked, you can donate online and select "Northside Food Pantry" in the drop-down menu.
Community Garden
The three-quarter acre plot south of the church provides fresh vegetables to the Northside Food Pantry. Dedicated volunteers tend the garden, which is not only productive, but also beautiful, featuring flower beds, a seating area, and a prayer garden.
Contact:
Jeff Reese
Garden Manager
reesejs19@gmail.comWashington Township School Foundation
Northside works collaboratively with Women@Second and other friends of partner schools to provide volunteer support for classrooms and school events, snacks for after-school tutoring, teacher appreciation events, and the donation of school supplies and other specialty requested items.
Contact:
Kate Booker
KBooker@SecondChurch.orgUtility and Rent Assistance
The Utility and Rent Assistance Program (URAP) partners with the Washington Township Trustee's office and families in Washington Township to offer emergency assistance. In these “gap” situations, a little assistance goes a long way, often preventing a family from losing their housing or having their power shut off. Our partners provide vital case management with URAP families to ensure long term stability.
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Community Garden
Help our garden grow!Volunteer hours are:
- Saturday, 9 AM to Noon
- Tuesday, 9 AM to Noon
- Wednesday, 1 – 4 PM and 5 – 7 PM
Let's grow together! Volunteers are welcome to come help plant, weed, and care for our garden.
Volunteer hours are:
- Saturday, 9 AM to Noon
- Tuesday, 9 AM to Noon
- Wednesday, 1 – 4 PM and 5 – 7 PM
No experience required! The garden team will be on hand to coach volunteers in a variety of tasks including picking beans, cleaning produce, bundling food, assembling soup kits, and more. Some jobs (but not all) require bending over or getting down on the ground.
Last year the garden team harvested two tons of produce! This fresh food goes on the shelves of the Northside Food Pantry, where it is distributed to local families.
If you would like to help in the garden, please contact Peg Miller at sec2garden7700@yahoo.com and ask to receive email "Garden Updates."
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Northside Mission Ministry
Home DeliveriesWe are celebrating an expansion of Northside Food Pantry services. Every Friday we deliver groceries to home-bound Washington Township neighbors through a partnership with Gleaners.
If you are interested in being a driver, please visit our SignUpGenius and select the "Delivery Driver" tab.
If you have questions or would like to learn more, please contact Carolyn Dederer or Lisa Enright.
