Tri-State Food Bank Programs
To find out if you might be eligible for one of these programs, contact Tri-State Food Bank's Child Hunger and Outreach Programs Coordinator by calling (812) 425-0775 Ext. 308 or by emailing chopc@tristatefoodbank.org.
BackPack Program
The Weekend BackPack Food for Kids Program (BackPack Program) assists kids who may not have enough food to eat over the weekend by providing them with "BackPacks," or food bags on the Friday of each school week. Each bag contains enough food to feed a child over the weekend. This program is offered to children in grades K-12 and is provided at no cost to the students.
BackPacks Include:
Contact Tri-State Food Bank's Child Hunger and Outreach Programs Coordinator to see if the BackPack Program is available in your area. Email chopc@tristatefoodbank.org or call 812-425-0775 Ext. 308
To "adopt" a child, or to help support this much-needed program, download a sponsor form here, or donate online here.
BackPacks Include:
- 2 Breakfast items (cereal, oatmeal or breakfast bars)
- 2 Shelf-stable milks
- 2 Lunch entrees
- 2 Dinner entrees
- 2 100% juice boxes
- 2 Snacks (such as cheese crackers, granola bars, cookies, etc.)
- 4 Fruit items (applesauce, fruit cups, etc.)
Contact Tri-State Food Bank's Child Hunger and Outreach Programs Coordinator to see if the BackPack Program is available in your area. Email chopc@tristatefoodbank.org or call 812-425-0775 Ext. 308
To "adopt" a child, or to help support this much-needed program, download a sponsor form here, or donate online here.
Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
Children have access to a nutritious breakfast and lunch at school during the academic year. Many families face hardship during the summer months as children are relying on more meals to come from home.
Contact Tri-State Food Bank's Child Hunger and Outreach Programs Coordinator to learn about the Summer Food Service Program options in your area. Email chopc@tristatefoodbank.org or call 812-425-0775 Ext. 308
Contact Tri-State Food Bank's Child Hunger and Outreach Programs Coordinator to learn about the Summer Food Service Program options in your area. Email chopc@tristatefoodbank.org or call 812-425-0775 Ext. 308
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) - Senior Meal Program
Seniors are often forced to choose between paying rent, utilities, medical bills, and buying food. Eligible seniors have access to this senior meal program that offers a monthly box of non-perishable food items to those that qualify (seniors must be 60 years or over and meet income and other eligibility guidelines).
Contact Tri-State Food Bank's Child Hunger and Outreach Programs Coordinator to see if the CSFP Program is available in your area. Email chopc@tristatefoodbank.org or call 812-425-0775 Ext. 308
Contact Tri-State Food Bank's Child Hunger and Outreach Programs Coordinator to see if the CSFP Program is available in your area. Email chopc@tristatefoodbank.org or call 812-425-0775 Ext. 308