Area postal workers collect nonperishable food Saturday

HOBART | The National Association of Letter Carriers branch of Crown Point, Lowell and Hobart will be collecting nonperishable food items on Saturday for the Letter Carrier Stamp Out Hunger food drive.

NWI law firm makes AG's cup runneth over

MERRILLVILLE | The law firm of Burke Costanza and Carberry received the Attorney General's Cup from Attorney General Greg Zoeller on Friday for its contributions in the fifth annual March Against Hunger food drive.

Doing good all year round

While charitable giving increases towards the end of the year as important community needs are showcased, such needs continue all year long.

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EDITORIAL: Short-term, long-term help for hunger

This Thanksgiving, as we stuff first the turkey or stovetop and then ourselves, we must recognize that thousands in Northwest Indiana don't have enough to eat.

More work needs to be done to meet hunger needs

The efforts to feed the hungry in Northwest Indiana have improved over the years.

Community works together to combat childhood hunger

PORTAGE | Three years ago, longtime elementary school teacher Lil Falk saw the effects of hunger in her classroom.

Aunt Millie's donates 3,600 loaves of bread to food bank

Anton Means, left, Aunt Millie's Bakery key account manager, and branch manager Scott Foreman unload some of the 3,600 loaves of bread that were donated Wednesday to the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana in Gary.

Aunt Millie's donates 3,600 loaves of bread to food bank

Volunteer Jacob Budzowski wheels in some of the 3,600 loaves of bread that were donated Wednesday to the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana in Gary.

Food Bank of NWI rep to talk at Hobart chamber luncheon

HOBART | A Food Bank of Northwest Indiana representative is scheduled to speak about the needs of area families at the Hobart chamber's noon luncheon Wednesday.

FORK IN THE ROAD: Struggle to afford food boosts demand for aid

In Angie Williams' ideal world, no one would go hungry.

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: Build resiliency to ease financial hardship

Every day, my office phone, cellphone and email are filled with distress messages from people reaching out for resources to ease their desperate situations.

Give a food item, get a discount

GRIFFITH | A Griffith business is offering customers a break if they help stock the shelves of a local food pantry.

Portage food pantry hopes to help more people by changing hours

PORTAGE | The number of residents served by the Portage Township Food Pantry continues to grow, but officials know they're only reaching a fraction of those who need help.

Hobart Blastcamp sets Nov. 25 event to help food pantry

HOBART| Blastcamp, a Hobart-based paintball field, is doing what it can to help by partnering with the Hobart Food Pantry to collect nonperishable food.

Hobart Kiwanis terms recent food drive a huge success

HOBART | Hobart Kiwanis members collected more than 2,300 bags of food during a recent community drive, chairman Larry Barrasas said.

Pantry On The Go offers free food

Northwest Indiana McDonald's Operators are partnering with the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana to help fight hunger in underserved communities throughout Northwest Indiana.

Cargill donates to Housing Opportunities

PORTAGE | Manufacturer Cargill provided thousands of dollars recently to support the reopening of a food pantry at the Spring Valley Homeless Shelter.

Postal carriers food collection on Saturday

PORTAGE | Postal carriers will be doing more than dropping off mail Saturday.

Lansing's Quinn may honor Bears bet

LANSING | Gov. Pat Quinn earlier this week canceled an appearance at a Milwaukee food bank to honor his end of a bet with Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker over the Super Bowl playoff face-off between the Bears and Green Bay Packers.