NEN Center

803 N. Notre Dame Ave.

For anyone not familiar with or new to the neighborhood, the NENC operates a food pantry at the NENC Center–the firehouse located at 803 N. Notre Dame Ave.  Recipients must live in the 46617 zip code and are eligible to receive food once a month. 

Currently the pantry is open on Tuesday 9-11a & 2-4p, Wednesday 2-4p, and Friday 2-4p.  The food pantry relies on generous donations of food and toiletries from neighbors, corporate donors, church congregations, and receives additional items from the Food Bank of Northern Indiana either by purchase or through commodities distributions.  The pantry also relies on the generous time given by it’s volunteers who are largely members of Sacred Heart Parish or neighborhood residents.

Fresh produce is available through partnership with Unity Gardens, a network of about 35 gardens across the South Bend area. Anyone can visit a garden and pick ripe vegetables or fruits for free, and produce also is available directly from the pantry. The nearest garden is at South Bend Avenue and Turnock, just west of the firehouse. A second garden project by Near East Neighbors-Good Shepherd donates directly to the pantry as well. Check the Resources page for more info.

Donations from neighborhood residents and businesses are always needed and welcome (non-perishable food items and toiletries) and can be dropped off at the pantry during the regular weekly hours.

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