The City of Evansville is working alongside the Commission on Food Security to closely monitor the ongoing federal budget impasse, which could temporarily interrupt Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits beginning next tomorrow. While the situation remains fluid, we know that even a short lapse in SNAP payments could have a significant impact on families throughout our community.

To help residents prepare, the City has gathered information about local food pantries, community meal programs, and other food-assistance resources available in the Evansville area. We’ve also included guidance for how neighbors and organizations can help, whether through donations, volunteering, or outreach.

“Our city has always shown up for one another in times of need,” said Mayor Stephanie Terry. “If SNAP benefits are disrupted, we want residents to know where they can turn for help right away—and how others can step up to support them.”

Local Impact

Based on available data, a lapse in SNAP benefits would affect:

• Approximately 9,500 households in Vanderburgh County
• Approximately 15,600 individuals (or roughly 13% of the population) in Vanderburgh County
• Approximately $3.7 million in food assistance per month

This disruption would not only strain family budgets and create food insecurity for those affected; it also would ripple through the entire economy, affecting grocery stores, food pantries, and small businesses.

What the City of Evansville is Doing

Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry this morning requested that the Evansville City Council allocate $500,000 to local food relief efforts. Funding would be a combination of federal CDBG funds, which would be approved by the Board of Public Works, and interest from the American Rescue Plan Act, which would be approved by City Council.

Given the financial strain that any interruption of SNAP benefits will cause many families, Mayor Terry also has asked the Evansville Water Sewer Utility to temporarily suspend any residential shutoff orders and late fees. This request must be approved by the Evansville Water Sewer Utility Board of Directors.

“Families across Evansville are being hit with financial strain from several directions right now,” Mayor Terry said. “At at a time when so many are struggling to make ends meet, we should be doing everything we can - from offering financial aid to prop up food support, to removing the fear that water will stop flowing into their homes if they can’t pay the bill - to help support our residents and their families.

“At the same time, I would ask residents who are in a position to help: please do so, in whatever way you are able.”

What the Commission on Food Security is Doing

The City of Evansville’s Commission on Food Security has activated the Readiness Plan. The Readiness Plan is a 7 Step Plan that will ensure that the over 9,000 Families that will not receive their Snap Benefits will have the support that they need.

The 7 Steps are:

Step 1:  Update the Official Food Program List with all available resources (see below). The list will include traditional and non traditional Food Programs as well as ways citizens can volunteers and assist during this time.

Step 2: Start a SNAP Relief Fund to focus donations. Cash donations assist food programs more because food programs can turn your monetary donations into more meals with their purchasing power, they can focus on items that are need or low in their inventory, they can purchase the food that they are able to store,  that is fresh, that people want and eliminating food waste and food programs can deliver and provide food in fast effective ways.

Tri-State Food Bank & Feed Evansville will have the SNAP Relief Link on their Website.

Step 3: Find out where the Vanderburgh Count Homes that are enrolled in SNAP reside.

The commission on food security has received these data and are aware of the neighborhoods that will be affected.

Step 4: Contact Pantries and Food Programs in the heavy SNAP-Enrolled areas. Members of the Food Commission are reaching out these pantries to identify their needs and inform them of the possible increase in clients. The Commission also is providing resources for those programs to assist with the increase.  The Commission is working with other food programs to pivot their programs and or schedules to focus on the neighborhoods that will be hit harder by the lack of SNAP funds. 

Step 5: Marketing the food programs, updating as we go, and making sure the public is aware of the plans, programs and resources available. During this time it is also important for our community to understand that food programs are for all families that have a food access need. Families have food access needs for different reasons and for different lengths of time.

Step 6: Increase the amount of free little pantries in the area. Feed Evanville will be working with volunteers to install 15 Free Little Pantries this month.

Step 7: Set up a grocery store for SNAP-Enrolled homes. Feed Evansville will be hosting a pop-up grocery store on Saturday, Nov 8^th 11am -2pm at the CK Newsome Community Kitchen. Families that present their EBT Card will be able to enter and select from dry good, dairy, meat, and fresh produce  options.  

Step 8: Inform Elected officials on facts and effects of situation. The commission will continue to keep local, state and federal elected officials informed of the effects and need of the situation, and to provide information and facts.

Step 9: Organize city wide nonperishable food drives. Dates and locations TBD

What You Can Do

• Donate to the Tri-State Food Bank’s SNAP Response Fund
• Donate to Feed Evansville, Tri-State Food Bank, or one of our local food pantries.
• Sign up to volunteer at one of Feed Evansville’s upcoming events.
• Organize a non-perishable food drive at work, church or another organization.
• Support our local little free pantries. Fill up a little free pantry (LFP) near you. Host an LFP at your residence or business. Or become an LFP caregiver. Contact feedevv@gmail.com for more information.
• Host a community meal.
• Patronize local restaurants currently offering free meals to those in need.
• Donate healthy snacks to schools and after-school programs.

Available Services

Vanderburgh County Food Pantries
(listed in alphabetical order)

Bethany Apostolic Church
212 Mulberry St, Evansville, (812) 426-0643
Every 3rd Monday: 6:00-8:00 PM

Bethesda Ministries
1820 Stringtown Rd, Evansville, (812) 424-2747
Every Wednesday: 5:45-7:45 PM
Bring proof of address

CAPE
401 SE 6th St, Suite 001, Evansville, (812) 425-4241
Every Monday-Friday: 1:00-4:00 PM
Limited to one visit every 30 days

Catalyst Church
3232 Claremont Ave, Evansville, (812) 250-8383
Every Thursday: 4:00-6:00 PM
Drive-thru only
Bring IDs for all household members (DL, SS card, birth certificate, etc.)
Limited to one visit every 30 days
Closed on holidays, snow days and during Fall Festival

Destiny of Faith
3314 Forest Ave, Evansville, (812) 434-0445
Every 3rd Wednesday: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

Grace Baptist Church
1200 N Garvin St, Evansville, (812) 425-2286
Every Thursday: 9:00-9:30 AM
Vanderburgh Co residents only
Bring ID and SSN for all household members

Howell General Baptist Church
1520 Delmar Ave, Evansville, (812) 425-6492
Every 4th Tuesday: 8:00-10:00 AM
Closed holidays

Indiana Black Expo (Mt. Zion Baptist Church)
800 E Blackford, Evansville, (812) 449-4765
Every 2nd Saturday: 12:00-2:00 PM
Bring ID and SSN for all household members

Keck Church (Kentucky Avenue Campus)
2573 N Kentucky Ave, Evansville, (812) 423-9117
Every 3rd Tuesday by appointment
Please call to make appointment

Lutheran Community Food Pantry
16 E Michigan St, Evansville, (812) 422-5414
Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday: 9:15-10:45 AM
Vanderburgh Co residents only
Bring ID and SSN for all household members

MASIHA Mobile Pantry
ECHO Community Healthcare, 315 Mulberry St, Evansville
Every Wednesday: 2:30-3:00 PM
Food bags also available Monday-Friday
Open to Vanderburgh Co and Warrick Co residents
For emergency assistance, call (888) 619-3223

Nativity Food Pantry
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
1167 S Green River Rd, Evansville, (812) 476-7186
Every Wednesday: 9:30-11:30 AM and 5:15-7:15 PM
Every Thursday: 9:30-11:30 AM
Located in annex, next to church
Bring ID and SSN for every household member
Limited to one visit every 30 days

Oakhill Baptist Church (Life Change Central Campus)
5600 Oak Hill Rd, Evansville, (812) 476-3450
Every 2nd and 3rd Saturday: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Bring ID and SSN for all household members

Patchwork Central
100 Washington Ave, Evansville, (812) 424-2735
Every Monday-Thursday: 9:30-11:45 AM
Bring ID and SSN for every household member
Limited to one visit every 30 days

Salem Sharing Basket
11325 E Old Lower Mt Vernon, Evansville, (812) 985-2542
Every last Tuesday: 4:00-6:00 PM

Sts Mary & John Catholic Parish
613 Cherry St (St Mary Catholic Church), Evansville, (812) 425-1577
Every Monday-Thursday: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00-3:00 PM
Serves those living within parish boundaries
Call to see if address qualifies
Bring proof of address (within last 30 days) and Social Security card
Limited to one visit every 30 days

St Mark's Lutheran Church
2300 Washington Ave, Evansville, (812) 476-3018
Every Monday: 4:30-5:30 PM

St Matthew's Church
3007 First Ave, Evansville, (812) 422-8023
Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 9:30-11:15 AM and 12:00-1:45 PM
Bring ID and SSN for every household member
Limited to one visit every 30 days
Closed for lunch 11:30 AM-12:00 PM

St Paul's Episcopal Church Annex
314 SE Riverside Dr, Evansville, (812) 746-6251
Every Tuesday: 9:00-11:00 AM and
Every Thursday: 1:00-3:00 PM
Vanderburgh Co residents only; bring proof of residency
Located at the church's annex on Riverside (Church is on 1st St)

St Vincent de Paul
809 N Lafayette Ave, Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 812-425-3485
Every Tuesday-Friday: 8:30-11:30 AM and 1:15-3:30 PM
Bring ID and SSN for every household member
Limited to one visit every 30 days

The Assembly Church
4330 N Burkhardt Rd, Evansville, (812) 518-1563
Every last Wednesday: 5:30-7:30 PM
Pre-registration here: https://www.theassemblyevv.com/forms

The Cathedral (Bible Center)
5000 First Ave, Evansville, (812) 423-8000
Every 2nd Tuesday: 1:00-3:00 PM
Drive-thru only
Open to Indiana residents
Provide name, county and household size

The River at Evansville
2601 S Boeke Rd Evansville, IN, 47714
Every Sunday: 12:00-1:00 PM and
Every Wednesday: 5:00-6:00 PM

The Salvation Army
1040 N Fulton Ave, Evansville, (812) 422-4673
Every Monday and Wednesday: 1:15-3:15 PM
Open to Vanderburgh, Warrick and Posey residents
Use double doors closest to Dollar General
Bring proof of residency (bill, lease, ID, etc.)
Limited to one visit every 30 days

Westside Food Pantry
2201 W Illinois St (Simpson United Methodist Church), Evansville, (812) 423-7636
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 1:30-3:30 PM and
Every Tuesday: 6:00-8:00 PM
May require a referral
Bring ID and SSN for every household member
Limited to one visit every 30 days

Young & Established
1308 Vann Ave, Evansville
Every Wednesday: 12:00 PM until run out
No need to bring ID; open to anyone

Zion Missionary Baptist Church
1800 S Governor St, Evansville, (812) 423-1963
Every Monday and Thursday: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Bring ID and SSN for every household member
Limited to one visit every 30 days

Food Pantries Outside Vanderburgh County
(Listed in Alphabetical Order)

CAPE
1113 Main St, Mt Vernon, (812) 838-4839
Every Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Limited to one visit every 30 days

CAPE
115 N Prince St, Princeton, (812) 386-6576
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Limited to one visit every 30 days

Chandler United Methodist Church
127 S State St, Chandler, (812) 925-3325
Every Wednesday: 9:00-11:00 AM
Warrick residents only

Cumberland Presbyterian Church
338 S State St, Chandler, (812) 925-6175
Every Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00-11:00 AM
Warrick residents only

Hemenway Food Pantry (Warrick Resource Center)
124 E Sycamore St, Boonville, IN 47601
(812) 641-1089
Every Wednesday and Friday: 9:00-11:00 AM or by appointment
Warrick residents only
Drive-thru only
Limited to one visit per month

Manna Market
4205 IN-62, Boonville, (812) 897-4910
Every Tuesday and Thursday: 12:00-1:00 PM and 4:00-6:00 PM
Warrick residents only
Must be 18+ years old

MASIHA Mobile Pantry
MASIHA Clinic, 4211 Old State Rte 261, Newburgh
Every Saturday: 10:00-11:00 AM
Open to Vanderburgh and Warrick residents
For emergency assistance, call (888) 619-3223

MASIHA Mobile Pantry
Office of Syed Ali, MD, 1301 Mills Ave, Boonville
Every Sunday: 1:00-1:30 PM
Open to Vanderburgh and Warrick residents
For emergency assistance, call (888) 619-3223

MASIHA Mobile Pantry
Governor Boon Square, 1225 N Rockport Rd, Boonville
Every Sunday: 1:30-2:00 PM
Open to Vanderburgh and Warrick residents
For emergency assistance, call (888) 619-3223

Newburgh Area Food Pantry
St John the Baptist Church
625 Frame Rd, Newburgh, (812) 518-1563
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 9:00-11:30 AM
Warrick residents only

Newburgh United Methodist Church
4178 Highway 261, Newburgh, (812) 853-2946
Every Monday: 9:00-11:00 AM
Warrick residents only
Drive around to back of church; enter through door 3
Also offers clothes closet at this time

Tell City Seventh-Day Adventist Church
434 13th St, Tell City, (812) 547-5038
Every Tuesday: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Widow's Barrel (Community Christian Church)
821 10th St, Tell City, (812) 547-0834
Every Tuesday: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM and
Every Wednesday: 1:00-5:00 PM

Prepared Meals (Soup Kitchens)
(Listed in alphabetical order by organization. These meals are available to anyone in need.)

Evansville Rescue Mission
500 E Walnut St, Evansville
Serving daily
Breakfast: 6:00-7:00 AM
Lunch: 12:00 AM-1:00 PM
Dinner: 5:00-6:00 PM

Harvest Time Inner City Ministries
St Ebenezer Baptist Church
Serving Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Lunch: 12:00-2:00 PM

Hope City Church 
1001 North Main St, Evansville
Serving Fridays
Lunch: 12:00-2:00 PM

Potter's Wheel
333 Jefferson Ave, Evansville
Serving Tuesdays
Lunch: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Serving Saturdays
Breakfast: 9:00-11:00 AM

St Anthony Soup Kitchen 
713 N 2nd Ave, Evansville
Serving Wednesdays
Lunch: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Doors open at 9:00 AM

The Gathering Church
121 Walnut St, Evansville
Serving Sundays
Breakfast: 9:00-10:30 AM

The Salvation Army
1040 N Fulton Ave, Evansville
Serving Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Lunch: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Use single door closest to Dollar General

United Caring Services
324 NW 6th St, Evansville
Serving daily:
Breakfast: 9:00-9:45 AM
Lunch: 12:00-12:45 PM
Dinner: 5:00-5:45 PM

Little Free Pantries
(Little Free Pantries supported by Feed Evansville)

• 1105 N 4th Ave
• 1101 Barker Ave (Howell Park)
  
• 617 Bellemeade Ave
• 1201 S Boeke Rd (Lorraine Park)
• 2013 Clayton Ave
• 2100 N Fulton Ave (Cedar Hall)
• 1212 Garvin St (Tepe Park)
• 1617 E Indiana St
• 50 Jefferson Ave (Goosetown Park)
• 253 Lincoln Ave
• 301 Lincoln Ave
• 1228 Lodge Ave (Greater Hope Christian Church)
• 101 W Maryland St (Jacobsville Park)
• 2227 W Michigan St (West Side Community Center)
• 16 W Morgan Ave (Dream Center)
• 1918 S New York Ave
• 2550 Pollack Ave
• 525 Richardt Ave (New Life Ministries)
• 1231 SE Riverside Dr
• 1461 E Riverside Dr
• 604 Sheridan Rd
• 4178 State Rd 261 (Newburgh)
• 751 Vann Ave (Vann Park)
• 1418 Waggoner Ave
• 100 E Walnut St (CK Newsome Center)
• 1357 Washington Ave

Other Food Programs
(Listed in alphabetical order by organization)

The Gathering Church Self-Serve Food Shopping
Monthly self-serve food pantry
121 Walnut St, Evansville
One Saturday per month from 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Check website for schedule: https://www.tgcevv.org/events
Upcoming Schedule: November 22 & December 20

Junior League's Neighborhood Food Market 
Weekly mobile market offering discounted groceries and free lunches 
Every Saturday 12:00-2:00 PM
Varying locations                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Check website for schedule: www.juniorleagueofevansville.org

Community Action Program of Evansville (CAPE) 
Services for adults, children and seniors, including housing and food assistance, utility assistance and preschool
Serves Vanderburgh, Posey and Gibson counties
401 SE 6th St, Ste 001; Evansville, 812-425-4241
For more information: https://www.capeevansville.org/

Building Blocks
Free child care referrals and child development information
101 NW 1st St, Ste 118, Evansville, 812-423-4008 or 866-200-5909
For more information: https://www.buildingblocks.net/

Indiana Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Supplemental food program for women and children
420 Mulberry St, 1st Floor; Evansville, 812-435-5701
For more information: https://vanderburghhealth.org/women-infants-and-children/

Meals on Wheels
Meal deliveries for those who are elderly, special needs, injured, disabled
3700 Bellemeade Ave, Ste 113, Evansville, 812-476-6521
For more information: https://mealsonwheelsofevansville.org/