Since 1982, Westchester Neighbors Food Pantry has provided food and supplies to those in need in Westchester, Liberty, Pine, and Jackson Townships.
Our Neighbors are Struggling with Food Insecurity
Food Insecurity
Porter County has 18,430 individuals who are food insecure. In Porter County, that means residents live more than half a mile (urban) or more than ten miles (rural) from the nearest grocery store. These numbers are from 2018. Can you imagine how much they’ve grown since the pandemic and the current economic situation? Everyone is paying more for housing, utilities, groceries, and gas, but few have received wage increases or support significant enough to offset soaring prices.
Affects Your Neighbors
1 in 10 of our neighbors in Porter County do not know where their next meal is coming from.
And their Children
Food insecurity jumps to 1 in 5 amongst children in Porter County.
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.
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
January 9 & 23
February 6 & 20
March 5 & 19
April 2 & 16 & 30
May 14 & 28
June 11 & 25
July 9 & 23
August 6 & 20
September 3 & 17
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?
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Canned Soups
Boxed Potatoes
Canned Corn
Egg Noodles
Canned Fruit
Laundry Detergent
Dish Soap
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Cold Cereal
We gladly accept donations of fresh produce from 7 am - 8 am on distribution days.
We are fully stocked with toothpaste, hand soap, and canned green beans. Please refrain from donating those items at this time.
Drop-off Locations
Chesterton Police Department
790 Broadway
Chesterton, IN 46304
First State Bank of Porter
230 Lincoln St
Porter, IN 46304