Indiana hunger relief efforts receive boost of more than $200,000 from Duke Energy Foundation ·

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Last Updated on November 7, 2025 by Cass County Communication Network

PLAINFIELD, Ind. – The Duke Energy Foundation is contributing a total of $207,000 in shareholder-funded grants to organizations across the company’s Indiana service territory to support hunger relief efforts. This includes seven grants for nonprofits in north central Indiana.

Why it matters: As colder weather and the holidays approach, many Hoosier families turn to assistance programs that help support those facing hunger. But those programs are facing challenges of their own to support this tremendous need.

Bottom line: These seven organizations in north central Indiana are receiving grants from Duke Energy Foundation:

Community Harvest Food Bank, serving Huntington County and Wells counties– $5,000 for mobile food pantry and weekend meals for local students
Food Finders Food Bank, serving Howard and Fulton counties – $4,250 for mobile food pantries
Food Finders Food Bank, serving Cass, Fulton, Howard, Miami and Tipton counties – $6,000 for mobile food pantries
United With Love, Huntington County – $8,000 for community food pantry
Macy Community Boosters, serving Fulton and Miami counties – $2,500 for food and hygiene items at pantry, as well as weekend meals for students
Living Well in Wabash County Council on Aging – $5,000 for its Community Cupboard Pantry
Family Service Association of Howard County – $5,000 to purchase food for domestic violence victims living in organization’s shelter

Zoom in: Today’s announcement of $207,000 adds up to $311,000 in total funding over the year for hunger relief and other basic needs in Indiana’s communities.

What they are saying:

“In 2024 alone, we served more than 11,000 meals to 430 adults and children fleeing abuse and seeking safety,” said Angie Ciski, executive director, Family Service Association of Howard County. “This tremendous support from Duke Energy will help us continue to support victims of domestic violence in our community.”
“These organizations are consistently there for Hoosiers when hardships arise,” said Stan Pinegar, president, Duke Energy Indiana. “There’s often an increased need for their services during the holiday season, and we’re grateful to collaborate with them and boost their positive impact on our local communities.”

SOURCE: News release from Duke Energy

Duke Energy Indiana

Duke Energy Indiana, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, provides about 6,300 megawatts of owned electric capacity to approximately 920,000 customers in a 23,000-square-mile service area, making it Indiana’s largest electric supplier.

Duke Energy Foundation
Duke Energy Foundation provides more than $30 million annually in philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. The Foundation is funded by Duke Energy shareholders.