Neighborhood Food Network (NFN)
The Neighborhood Food Network offers families food once a month at no charge through a network of local, Allen County food pantries in churches and social agencies.
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Associated Churches Neighborhood Food Network is an "emergency food bank." Our pantries provide a five-day supply of food to prepare balanced and nutritious meals as recommended by the Department of Agriculture nutrition food chart. Clients must abide by the guidelines.
What are the guidelines?
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Families are eligible for food once a month.
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Families must go to the Food Pantry in the neighborhood they reside.
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The Food Pantry provides a five-day supply of food to prepare balanced and nutritious meals as recommended by the Dept. of Agriculture nutrition food chart.
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Identification is required to prove place of residence.
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You must have two forms of identification.
(1) Identification must have name and address, for example, a utility bill, phone bill or lease. This identification should be dated within the last 90 days.
(2) Picture ID: Driver's license, state picture ID, or school or college ID.
Can I Help?
1. Organize a food drive
It’s easy! Grab your church group, book club, or coworkers and host a food drive. Make it fun! Join one of the many food drives that happen yearly and get your friends excited to help feed the need in the community.
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2. Individual donations
Don’t have time to organize a food drive? Check out our food suggestion list and pick up some extra items at the grocery store.
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3. Volunteer your time
Bring your church group, family, or come by yourself to make friends by sorting food in our Neighborhood Food Network Pantry.
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4. Make a financial donation
Make your dollar go further. Give a financial donation and Associated Churches Neighborhood Food Network will purchase bulk items for the 25 food pantries that are located throughout Allen County.
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5. Spread the word
Let your friends know about the NEED in our community. Share about food insecurity in Allen County on your Facebook page and tag Associated Churches. Make it a conversation point at your next small group meeting. Let’s fight hunger together!
