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High-profile coalition is taking aim at food insecurity

November 6, 2020

A group of prominent corporate, not-for-profit and government organizations is launching perhaps the most ambitious food-relief and sustainability program here in years.

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Challenge of helping hungry families has snowballed during pandemic, panelists say

October 23, 2020

Mason King

The complexity of addressing food insecurity in central Indiana has grown since March, according to experts at IBJ’s “Hunger & Health” event on Friday.

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Food banks are popping up at airports in Indy, Detroit and beyond to feed unpaid workers

October 23, 2025 | The Washington Post

In Week 4 of the government shutdown, when many federal workers are furloughed or working unpaid hours, Gleaners Food Bank is helping TSA and FAA employees at Indianapolis International Airport fill the gap.

Gleaners looking to tech to help feed state’s needs

July 7, 2023 |

Susan Orr

Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana’s core mission of providing food relief has become a lot more complicated over the past few years, thanks to the pandemic, and the organization is looking to technology to help it navigate its “new normal.”

Hunger and health panel highlights creative solutions to food insecurity

October 31, 2022 | Taylor Wooten

At a forum Monday morning, much of the conversation involved partnerships between localities, not-for-profits, and health systems and their efforts to offer resources and solutions.

Gleaners taps former IU athletic director Glass as its new CEO

May 26, 2022 | IBJ Staff

Fred Glass, who worked as IU’s athletic director from 2009 to 2020 after a long career in law and politics, will become chief executive of Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana on Sept. 30.

Elliott to retire as CEO of Gleaners Food Bank

January 24, 2022 |

Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

John Elliott plans to retire from the organization in September 2022 after six years as chief executive, he announced Monday.

Gleaners plans incubator for new ideas in hunger relief

September 30, 2021 | Kurt Christian

Gleaners Food Bank’s board is working to create a campus master plan and vet ideas for an entrepreneurial incubator next to the nonprofit’s warehouse at 3737 Waldemere Ave.

Gleaners beefing up refrigerated space in $3.2M expansion project

November 3, 2020 |

Mason King

The state’s largest hunger-relief organization has in recent years dramatically increased the amount of produce, dairy products, lean meats and other perishables it provides.

Biz leaders say focus on neighborhoods results in more significant impact

September 20, 2019 |

Lindsey Erdody

Cummins isn’t alone in its neighborhood approach. Multiple Indianapolis companies are choosing to focus their philanthropy on a particular neighborhood as a way to make a greater impact.

Panel: Fighting hunger requires community-wide effort

September 19, 2019 |

Greg Andrews

Panelists at the Hunger and Health event on Thursday said food insecurity is fueled by a wide range of issues, from the high cost of housing to a lack of awareness among Hoosiers that they could qualify for federal nutrition-assistance programs.

St. Vincent to open clinic inside Gleaners Food Bank

November 16, 2017

The clinic, at 3737 Waldemere Ave., will offer treatments for minor injuries and illnesses that do not require a visit to the emergency room.

New Gleaners boss flush with ideas

January 19, 2017

John Elliott, who took over as CEO and president of the state’s largest food bank in September, has spent the last four months focused on opening the not-for-profit to new ideas that could lead to feeding more people on fewer dollars.

Hubert to retire as CEO of Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana

May 17, 2016

Kroger Co. executive John Elliott has been approved to succeed Cindy Hubert by Gleaners' board of directors.

Activist trying to fill gaps in hunger-relief system

March 8, 2012

Hunger-fighting charities hope to tap volunteers and resources for special projects through a new entity, the Indy Hunger Network.

Urban farm to provide produce for needy families

September 22, 2011

Gleaners Food Bank, Indiana University Health, the city of Indianapolis and the Indianapolis Parks Foundation announced Wednesday they're teaming up on the project called Indy Urban Acres.

NFP of NOTE: Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc.

March 24, 2011

Gleaners’ mission is to end hunger by engaging individuals and communities to provide food for people in need.

Parks Foundation plans east-side farm for Gleaners

March 3, 2011

The Indianapolis Parks Foundation plans to use a $150,000 grant from Indiana University Health to start an organic farm on the east side of the city benefiting Gleaners Food Bank.

Gleaners capital campaign raises $12.3 million

January 13, 2011

Gleaners Food Bank is wrapping up an ambitious capital campaign, announcing Wednesday that it has exceeded its goal despite the difficult economic environment.

Grant to help Gleaners distribute more perishables

January 5, 2011

Gleaners Food Bank plans to buy a refrigerated truck to supply more fresh produce, dairy and meat to central Indiana pantries, thanks to a $50,000 grant from Kraft Foods.

Gleaners Food Bank names new CEO

October 21, 2010

After a national search, Cindy Hubert, CEO of Indianapolis-based Second Helpings, will take the reins from longtime Gleaners leader Pamela Altmeyer in November.

LEADING QUESTIONS: Gleaners chief gets wake-up call

August 11, 2010

CEO Pamela Altmeyer reevaluated her priorities
and decided to step down after a family tragedy and the agency's latest capital campaign.

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