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Food Pantries, Meals and Programs in Cass County, Indiana

Last Updated on March 5, 2024 by Cass County Communication Network

With generous support from United Way of Cass County, we have compiled the following list of organizations and resources that provide assistance with meals and groceries. This is a work in progress.

Please contact the organization offering the program or service for specific details.

If you represent an organization or program that is not listed and would like to be, please e-mail us.

Return to our Community Resources page.


FOOD PANTRIES

Emmaus Mission Center Food Pantry
Clients can get food from the Emmaus Mission Center Food Pantry three times every month. The pantry is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m. at 19 W. Richardville St. in Logansport. | More info

Food Finders Mobile Food Pantry
The mobile pantry truck travels around North Central Indiana providing nutritious perishable and non-perishable food. Typically the mobile pantry visits Cass County twice a month. Dates can be found on Food Finders website. | More info

Lewis Cass Buddy Bags
A backpack program serving Lewis Cass students. | 574-626-3220

Felix’s Pantry
Felix’s Pantry is a service provided to Logansport Community School Corporation students and their families. They are a partner organization with the United Way of Cass County and Food Finders Food Bank. The pantry is located at 410 W. Miami Ave inside of the Academy at LCSC. This is a choice pantry and they invite families to come and “shop” the pantry during their open hours. Please contact your child’s school for information on open pantry hours. You may also contact Amy Werner at 765-490-5432 or by email wernera@lcsc.k12.in.us.

Food Pantry at The Salvation Army
Individuals and families can get a few days’ groceries once every 30 days. This service is open Tuesday and Thursday from 1 – 4 p.m. | 620 Wilkinson St., Logansport | 574-722-1979

Trinity Episcopal Church of Logansport
2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Call 24 hours ahead to schedule. | 319 7th Street, Logansport | 574-753-2733

Bag Hunger at Vineyard Community Church
Call for more info | 2625 E. Market, Logansport | 574-735-0345

Royal Center United Methodist Church
By appointment only; 2nd Tuesday of every month from 9-11 a.m. | 204 S. Market, Royal Center | 574-725-5368

Walton Christian Church Food Pantry
3rd Tuesday of every month from 4-6 p.m. | 101 W. Bishop St., Walton | 574-626-2320

Galveston Town Hall
A limited supply of of food is available to residents in need. | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. | 306 S. California St., Galveston | (574) 699-6664

MEALS

Salvation Army of Logansport
The Salvation Army offers a free lunch for anyone that is hungry every Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at 620 Wilkinson Street in Logansport. Volunteers from all over Cass County prepare home cooked meals which are served to anyone that comes. Walk-ins are welcome. | More info

Senior Nutrition Program through Area Five Agency
Area Five is happy to offer nutritious meals Monday through Friday. The Area Five Senior Center is located at 1801 Smith Street. To enjoy a meal here, you must make a reservation 2 days in advance by visiting the site in person or calling and asking for the Senior Center Kitchen at 574-722-4451 ext. 1500. These meals are offered for a donation for anyone 60 years of age and older and are created fresh every day at the Area Five Agency kitchen by the Culinary Team.  For anyone 59 years old and under, there is a charge of $4.50 for each meal.  All meals meet or exceed the daily recommended and/or required minimums for a healthy senior meal.

Loaves and Fishes
Area churches serve a meal on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Locations vary. This initiative is coordinated by Calvary Presbyterian Church. | Loaves and Fishes Schedule: January – July 2024

PROGRAMS

Community Compass
Download the Community Compass app on the App Store or Google Play or visit www.communitycompass.app to find free groceries, free meals, stores that accept SNAP & WIC, WIC clinics, community events, and more! Community Compass was launched in 2020 by Indy Hunger Network in partnership with the City of Indianapolis. In 2021, the web and mobile app expanded to include resources statewide.

SNAP (Food Assistance)
SNAP stands for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as food stamps). SNAP helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. You apply for benefits by completing a State application form. Benefits are provided on an electronic card that is used like an ATM card and accepted at most grocery stores. | More info

WIC
WIC is a nutrition program that provides nutrition and health education, breastfeeding support, healthy food, and referrals to other services free of charge to Indiana families who qualify. WIC stands for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. The Cass County WIC Program office is located at 1803 Smith Street in Logansport and can be reached at (574) 753-4961. | More info

Division of Family Resources
The Division of Family Resources is responsible for establishing eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits. The division also manages the timely and accurate delivery of SNAP and TANF benefits. DFR also provides employment and training services to some SNAP and TANF recipients. | More info

The Cass County Division of Family Resources (FSSA) office is located at 1 Cass City Center, Suite 301 Logansport, IN 46947 and can be reached at 800-403-0864. | More info.

SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS

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Free or reduced-price meals or free milk are served under the federally-funded National School Lunch Program, the School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Programs, and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Household size and income criteria, which are used to determine eligibility, are available here. Each local school corporation office and organization participating in a School Nutrition Program or CACFP has a copy of the guidelines that may be reviewed by any interested party.

Area Five Agency on Aging and Community Services
When you need help with food, financial assistance, healthcare, medications, long-term care options, mental health services, transportation, and more – Area Five Agency can help point you in the right direction. Their counselors will assess your needs and link you to the best programs and resources available. They serve individuals of any age, disability or income level with referrals to agencies in a six county service area that includes Cass County as well as Fulton, Howard, Miami, Tipton and Wabash Counties.
1801 Smith Street, Logansport
574-722-4451 or 1-800-654-9421 ext. 520
Area Five Website

211
211 is an information and referral service that provides information on a wide variety of resources. Call 2-1-1 or visit in211.org.

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