The Enbridge Griffith terminal is shown.
Enbridge, the pipeline company that operates terminals in Griffith and Schererville, recently donated $20,000 to Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry.
The money will cover meat processing fees for donated deer and livestock distributed to food banks and other hunger relief agencies serving the needy in Lake and Porter counties.
An estimated 87,220 Lake and Porter county residents, including 28,210 children, suffer from food insecurity, according to Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap.
"More than ever, families are struggling to buy groceries. Food banks, pantries and soup kitchens work to protect the most vulnerable and under-served in our communities," Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry said in a news release. "These agencies continue to face increased demand during these uncertain times. Proper nutrition is vital to the health of all Hoosiers. That is why protein, an important component of every cell in the body and one of the most important nutrients for brain and body development in children, is so important. Sadly, it is also the hardest commodity for food banks to obtain, especially now."
Enbridge's donation is enough to cover the cost of processing 17,000 pounds of donated livestock and deer, enough for 69,000 meals for the hungry. The charity has processed more than 1.8 million pounds of meat, or enough for 7.2 million meals delivered by 450 different hunger relief agencies across the state, since its founding in 2011.
“We are so grateful to Enbridge for supporting our efforts in responding to the needs of those in the community facing hunger. A meal provided to a person in need means reduced hunger and increased disposable income because they can spend less on food. Right now, that is so important," said Debra Treesh, executive director of Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry.
For more information, visit www.HoosiersFeedingtheHungry.org.
New stores that opened in Northwest Indiana in 2020 despite the pandemic
New stores that opened in Northwest Indiana in 2020 despite the pandemic
While the coronavirus proved challenging for many retail establishments in Northwest Indiana and across the nation, new stores still opened in the Calumet Region in 2020. Here's a look at a few that arrived in Northwest Indiana:
Ross Dress for Less opened its second Hammond location, in the old Kmart south of the Borman Expressway.
Funnel Cake Man opens in Southlake Mall, video game-themed gym comes to Griffith, Amarillo Roadhouse closes in Schererville
Restaurant Depot coming to Griffith, Tapas Cafe is back, Le Creuset is closing its only non-outlet Chicagoland location, and a kitchen showroom is opening in Valpo.
Brix Tasting Room to bring wine to Michigan City; many businesses struggling to stay open during pandemic.
The empty Gander Mountain by Southlake Mall is being transformed into glow-in-the-dark maze with Instagrammable photo ops.
Jersey Mike's, Christopher Banks, Barnes & Noble open
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, new businesses like Jersey Mike's, Culver's, and Smoothie King continue to open in the Region.
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Rise'n Roll Bakery opening in Cedar Lake, Dyer Auto Auctions closes after 75 years, Indiana Beach closes for season, Big Tasty Tortas and Shoe Show Mega Store open
NWI Business Ins and Outs: It's Just Serendipity closes, Arby's, LJAY & CO, Hungry Hound Boutique, Righteous Ribs and Potato Express open
Developer starts construction on delayed project with cutting-edge container architecture in Munster
A developer started work on the mixed-use Maple Leaf Crossing development in Munster that will feature cutting-edge shipping container architecture, a wine bar, a School of Rock, a Hyatt Place hotel, BuffaLouie's eatery like the one just off the Indiana University campus in Bloomington.
Burlington opens newly relocated big-box store in Hobart this week
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Dairy Belle opening in Crown Point, Steak 'n Shake reopened in Valpo, cat-themed shop comes to Hobart, wig salon serves cancer survivors in Highland
The Charlotte, North Carolina-based is opening its newest store on the first floor of the super-regional mall 2109 Southlake Mall at U.S. 30 and Mississippi Street in Hobart on Oct. 9.
Rise'n Roll Bakery coming to Cedar Lake, Sonic eyeing Crown Point, Planet Fitness headed to Highland, Marshall's moving to Schererville
Crave Ice Cream, Pita Stop and CBD store open in Dyer, Lamp Shade House closes after 45 years in Munster, Greystone Kitchen Company comes to Valpo, Family Video closing
Northern Tool + Equipment opening in Merrillville, Dairy Queen coming to Hammond, Sophia's House of Pancakes temporarily closes, salon opens in downtown Crown Point
Munster Donut reopens, self-serve craft beer comes to Chesterton, Sip adds third location in Cedar Lake
Fluid Coffeebar opens third location, Wurst Meats opens in Griffith, Cafe 306 opens in Valpo
Tom Lounges — a journalist, DJ, radio host, emcee and promoter who's been a vital part of the Region music scene for decades — has opened a second record shop in Michigan City.
Developers broke ground on a new upscale condominium building at Centennial Village in Munster, the first of four residential buildings planned for the site on Calumet Avenue.
Kiddie Academy brings child care to Crown Point and Munster, a nightclub is coming to Chesterton, and Christopher & Banks is headed to Schererville.
Athens Pita opened in Munster, Oh Gee Donuts is coming to Chesterton, and Cat's Tale and Savory Spot in the Tri-Town closed. Oh yeah, and Amoco is back.
The longtime Tri-Town flooring and carpeting store Decor Tile plans to shutter next month after four decades in business.
Joseph S. Pete
Business Reporter
Joseph S. Pete is a Lisagor Award-winning business reporter who covers steel, industry, unions, the ports, retail, banking and more. The Indiana University grad has been with The Times since 2013 and blogs about craft beer, culture and the military.
