Mid-North Food Pantry is expanding summer hours - thanks to @carleylanich.bsky.social for highlighting the news in Mirror Indy!

Historic Walk and Talk tour with Sampson Levingston in my neighborhood (Historic Meridian Park in Indianapolis) www.through2eyes.com

One of my favorite events of the year is the Indy Hunger Network Food Pantry Summit. It’s a privilege to connect with and learn from others fighting food insecurity in Indianapolis.

Minneapolis residents have joined a church-run effort to donate groceries to immigrant families who fear being caught in public by federal agents. What started with a couple of hundred deliveries a week has quickly swelled into a vast operation involving thousands of volunteers. trib.al/1qT1xMw

The Pope is visiting Turkey on Thanksgiving Day. Well played, Leo. Well played.

‘The Rehearsal’ is some of the best TV I’ve seen in a long time.

How to get help with rising heating costs in Indiana as SNAP pauses https://www.byteseu.com/1514263/ With SNAP benefit uncertainty, food pantries are bracing to serve more residents Steven Slaubaugh, director of operations at Mid-North Food Pantry, talks about the loss of SNAP benefits and how …

Indy Hunger Network has published the latest Hunger Study for Central Indiana. The data was collected between February and April of this year (2025). Full Results: Here: www.indyhunger.org/hunger-studi...

the front page of the Indianapolis Star today

We join our CEO in urging federal leaders to protect SNAP and safeguard the health, stability, and dignity of communities. Read our full statement here: bit.ly/49pxnXfbit.ly/49pxnXf

A brief interview with the IndyStar on the rising numbers we’re seeing: www.indystar.com/videos/news/...

Thank you to @mykalmceldowney.bsky.social from the IndyStar for visiting our food pantry this morning and reporting on increasing food insecurity in Indianapolis. www.indystar.com/picture-gall...

I’m organizing our neighborhood clean up in central Indianapolis and trying a ticket to ride meets Fall theme.

after 3 hours in the queue, I finally snagged a few tickets to see a World Cup match in Kansas City next June. 🫨

I’m honored to continue being on staff with this great organization. This annual event brings together diverse faith communities across SW Michigan in a spirit of gratitude and celebration for the harvest and harvesters.

Yesterday, our food pantry broke a single day record of serving 233 households in a single 120 minute shift. Food insecurity is growing fast. At the same time, lawmakers are slashing vital food programs that help families get by.

good night for a Dodgers game in Cincinnati

we need more journalism like this. thank you for sharing these stories @tfenwick.bsky.social

I could listen to Wesley Morris and Samin Nosrat talk ‘The Bear’ all day. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

In our food allergy family, donuts are usually a no-go. I recently made the following vegan powdered sugar donuts (like beignets) in 30 minutes: - get a can of biscuits (for us, ones without dairy or egg) - place them on a pan and cut out donut holes - deep fry at 350-375 - cover in powdered sugar

one reason I’ve fallen in love with the English Premier League (and Arsenal!) is…the singing! great ep here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9...

in Cincinnati for the USWNT game v. Ireland ⚽️

I’m halfway through this book and am learning SO much. One thing that’s already transforming how I cook - tasting my food as I cook. Why haven’t I been doing this all along? Also, add MORE salt. And then a little more…

please take a moment to send a letter to your representatives (link below)

“Americans need SNAP because their jobs often don’t pay enough to cover basic living expenses. That is a problem of wages, not dependency.” www.nytimes.com/2025/06/10/o...

made this cheesecake the other night and it was divine. Sally’s Baking Addiction is a win every. single. time. sallysbakingaddiction.com/classic-chee...

just me, a sander, and these 100+ year old stairs on this Sunday morning

“Hunger is not an issue of charity, it is an issue of justice.” — Jacques Diouf, Former Food and Agricultural Organization Director-General for the UN

As a parent of someone with food allergies, I’m always on the lookout for dairy and egg free meals. These vegan sourdough waffles (from our sourdough starter!) have become one of our family favorites.

I’m a Food Pantry Manager in Indianapolis. We are open 3 days per week, 2 hours per day. In a 120 minute shift, we typically serve between 130-215 households. We have seen a significant shift in our numbers this year.