Since 1982, Westchester Neighbors Food Pantry has provided food and supplies to those in need in Westchester, Liberty, Pine, and Jackson Townships.

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Our Neighbors are Struggling with Food Insecurity

In 2022, Porter County had 21,300 food-insecure individuals, including over 5,000 children. Food insecurity is defined as the limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods or the limited or uncertain ability to acquire healthy and nutritious foods.

Monetary donations are the quickest and most effective way to help us serve the community.

Our website makes it easy to make monetary donations, which allows us to prioritize the needs of the community and purchase items needed at the particular time of donation.

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Do you need assistance?

Please review the eligibility requirements for NEW clients (effective January 2024) to be a recipient of Westchester Neighbors Food Pantry. Food and supplies can be picked up at the back of NorthShore Chesterton Health Center (8th & Indiana) on the dates and times below.

2024 Distribution Schedule: Tuesdays, 8:30 am - 11 am

  • October 1 & 15 & 29

  • November 12 & 26

  • December 17
    NOTE: 3-weeks between distribution

If the Duneland School System is closed due to weather, the Westchester Neighbors Food Pantry will also be closed for distribution on those dates.

Looking to donate food and supplies?

    • Laundry Detergent

    • Canned Tomato Soup

    • Canned Chicken Noodle Soup

    • Boxed Potatoes

    • Egg Noodles

    • Cold Cereal

    • Canned Fruit

    • Laundry Detergent

    • Dish Soap

    • Paper Towels

We gladly accept donations of fresh produce from 7 am to 8 am on distribution days.

Drop-off Locations

Chesterton Police Department
791 Broadway
Chesterton, IN 46304

First State Bank of Porter
230 Lincoln St
Porter, IN 46304

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