Food Bank of Northwest Indiana (Porter County Service Area)

Food Assistance in Indiana. Regional food bank in the Feeding Indiana's Hungry network responsible for Porter County. The food bank is based in Merrillville and serves 2 counties — this is the office to call for Porter County, not a Porter location. Staff can tell you which food pantry near you is open, its hours, and what to bring.

Phone: (219) 980-1777

Website: https://foodbanknwi.org

Good to know: Phone verified from foodbanknwi.org/contact on 2026-10-07, which gives 6490 Broadway, Merrillville and 219.980.1777, and the food bank's own statement that it distributes throughout Lake and Porter counties. County assignment per Feeding Indiana's Hungry (FIsH), the state food bank association, whose "Find Your Food Bank" page at feedingindianashungry.org states that its 11 member food banks cover

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Frequently asked questions about Food Bank of Northwest Indiana (Porter County Service Area)

How do I contact Food Bank of Northwest Indiana (Porter County Service Area)?

You can call Food Bank of Northwest Indiana (Porter County Service Area) at (219) 980-1777 in Indiana. Their website is https://foodbanknwi.org.

What services does Food Bank of Northwest Indiana (Porter County Service Area) offer?

Regional food bank in the Feeding Indiana's Hungry network responsible for Porter County. The food bank is based in Merrillville and serves 2 counties — this is the office to call for Porter County, not a Porter location. Staff can tell you which food pantry near you is open, its hours, and what to bring.

Are services at Food Bank of Northwest Indiana (Porter County Service Area) free or low-cost?

Many community food assistance providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Food Bank of Northwest Indiana (Porter County Service Area) at (219) 980-1777 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Food Bank of Northwest Indiana (Porter County Service Area) offer services in other languages?

Call Food Bank of Northwest Indiana (Porter County Service Area) at (219) 980-1777 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.