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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.

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    The Don & Karen Lake Buttrey Northside Food Pantry
    Caring for those experiencing hardship and food insecurity in Washington Township.

    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.

    The Don & Karen Lake Buttrey
    Northside Food Pantry Hours

    Holiday Closures – The pantry will be CLOSED the following days:
    Saturday, December 14
    December 24 - January 3 
    We will reopen to the public January 4.
     
    Tuesdays
    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 Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46260
     

    Contact Us

    317-253-6461, ext. 311
     
    The 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.com

    Willowlake/Greenbriar Elementary School

    Northside works collaboratively with Women@Second and other friends of Greenbriar 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 specially requested items.

    Greenbriar students need school supplies throughout the year. Download the supply list and bring donations to Second in a bag marked “Greenbriar.”

    Contact:
    Jan Millholland
    jmillholland@indy.rr.com

    Utility 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 Deliveries

    We 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. 

     

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    Umoja Partnership
    Help us fund a new partner school in Chulaimbo, Kenya

    Umoja is a partnership of many faiths, from different cultures, on two different continents, united in our service to change lives by keeping children in school. We believe that education is the key to a better future for orphaned and vulnerable children in the Chulaimbo, Kenya community.

    The Umoja Partnership provides programs and services designed to keep orphaned and vulnerable children in school. We partner with primary and secondary schools to identify vulnerable children to address their individual needs.

    Programs include: School tuition and uniforms, school lunch through our food security program, weekend and evening food support for child-headed households, mentoring and empowerment programs to provide a social and emotional support system, and basic needs such as blankets, solar lamps, feminine hygiene products and home construction.

    Second Presbyterian Church Mission team and Umoja Partnership are partnering together to raise funds to add another primary partner school in Kenya in January 2025. We need your help.

    • $10 provides a school uniform to a student in need.
    • $10 donation provides a female student with sanitary towels for a year.
    • $25 provides empowerment programming for one child for a year.
    • $50 donation provides school lunch for a primary school student for a year.
    • $280 donation provides school uniforms for an entire school for a year.
    • $425 donation provides solar lamps for students.
    • $1,000 donation will educate a student for secondary school.
    • $2,500 donation will provide a student with tuition for post-secondary school.

    Can you help us continue to transform communities one child at a time?

    To learn more about Umoja Partnership, please visit: UmojaPartnership.org.

    Are you interested in traveling to Kenya with a group from Second Presbyterian Church? Reach out to us at Up@UmojaPartnership.org