We are committed to providing help for today and hope for tomorrow through our eight-county service area of Blackford, Delaware, Grant, Henry, Jay, Madison, Randolph, and Wabash counties. We are meeting the need created by COVID-19 by increasing the amount of food and distributions we are providing. Below you can learn more about how we’re helping East Central Indiana.
Reporting for March 14 to May 14
our impact in
East Central Indiana
Economic Impact across our Service Area:
$4,388,663
Feeding America’s annual audit values food at $1.62 per pound.
Partner Agencies
98
Meals Distributed
2019
2,395,922 Meals
2020
4,021,167 Meals
The Big Idea Attendance
| Since March 14, attendance at Big Idea school distributions has risen from a monthly average of 1 in every 8 students to 1 in every 5. |
2019
Children Impacted
5,270+
Big Idea Schools
29
2020
Children Impacted
12,480+
Big Idea Schools
35
Individuals served at Tailgates
| Increasing the frequency of our Tailgates allows us to reach 268% more people than last year. |
2019 2020 |
Tailgates in 2019: 21 in 2020: 49
our impact in
Blackford County
Economic Impact in Blackford County:
$176,573
Feeding America’s annual audit values food at $1.62 per pound.
Partner Agencies in Blackford County
3
Meals Distributed
2019
34,597 Meals
2020
90,830 Meals
The Big Idea Attendance
| Since March 14, attendance at Blackford County Big Idea school distributions rose from an average of a third of the student body, to half of the student body.
Blackford County Big Idea Schools: 2 |
2019
Children Impacted
360+
2020
Children Impacted
610+
Individuals served at Tailgates
| Increasing the frequency of our Tailgates allows us to reach 230% more people than last year. |
2019 2020 |
our impact in
Delaware County
Economic Impact in Delaware County:
$1,042,787
Feeding America’s annual audit values food at $1.62 per pound.
Partner Agencies in Delaware County
40
Meals Distributed
2019
255,338 Meals
2020
536,413 Meals
The Big Idea Attendance
| Since March 14, attendance at Delaware County Big Idea school distributions has risen from a monthly average of 1 in every 10 students to 1 in every 7. |
2019
Children Impacted
1,820+
Big Idea Schools
6
2020
Children Impacted
3,600+
Big Idea Schools
8
Individuals served at Tailgates
| Increasing the frequency of our Tailgates allows us to reach 134% more people than last year. |
2019 2020 |
Delaware County Tailgates in 2019: 4 in 2020: 8
our impact in
Grant County
Economic Impact in Grant County:
$541,891
Feeding America’s annual audit values food at $1.62 per pound.
Partner Agencies in Grant County
7
Meals Distributed
2019
164,058 Meals
2020
278,751 Meals
The Big Idea Attendance
| Since March 14, attendance at Grant County Big Idea school distributions has risen from a monthly average of 1 in every 7 students to 1 in every 4. |
2019
Children Impacted
340+
Big Idea Schools
1
2020
Children Impacted
1,900+
Big Idea Schools
4
Individuals served at Tailgates
| Increasing the frequency of our Tailgates allows us to reach 241% more people than last year. |
2019 2020 |
Grant County Tailgates in 2019: 2 in 2020: 6
our impact in
Henry County
Economic Impact in Henry County:
$454,876
Feeding America’s annual audit values food at $1.62 per pound.
Partner Agencies in Henry County
9
Meals Distributed
2019
174,955 Meals
2020
233,990 Meals
The Big Idea Attendance
| Since March 14, attendance at Henry County Big Idea school distributions has risen from a monthly average of 1 in every 10 students to 1 in every 7.
Big Idea Schools in Henry County: 4 |
Average
Children Impacted Monthly
330+
During COVID-19
Children Impacted Monthly
410+
Individuals served at Tailgates
| Increasing the frequency of our Tailgates allows us to reach 368% more people than last year. |
2019 2020 |
Henry County Tailgates in 2019: 2 in 2020: 5
our impact in
Jay County
Economic Impact in Jay County:
$435,378
Feeding America’s annual audit values food at $1.62 per pound.
Partner Agencies in Jay County
5
Meals Distributed
2019
98,132 Meals
2020
233,960 Meals
The Big Idea Attendance
| Since March 14, attendance at Jay County Big Idea school distributions has risen from a monthly average of 1 in every 9 students to 1 in every 7.
Big Idea Schools in Jay County: 3 |
2019
Children Impacted
510+
2020
Children Impacted
900+
Individuals served at Tailgates
| Increasing the frequency of our Tailgates allows us to reach 125% more people than last year. |
2019 2020 |
Jay County Tailgates in 2019: 3 in 2020: 6
our impact in
Madison County
Economic Impact in Madison County:
$1,228,781
Feeding America’s annual audit values food at $1.62 per pound.
Partner Agencies in Madison County
24
Meals Distributed
2019
335,579 Meals
2020
632,089 Meals
The Big Idea Attendance
| Since March 14, attendance at Madison County Big Idea school distributions has risen from a monthly average of 1 in every 8 students to 1 in every 5. |
2019
Children Impacted
1,950+
Big Idea Schools
8
2020
Children Impacted
2,650+
Big Idea Schools
9
Individuals served at Tailgates
| Increasing the frequency of our Tailgates allows us to reach 711% more people than last year. |
2019 2020 |
Madison County Tailgates in 2019: 3 in 2020: 13
our impact in
Randolph County
Economic Impact in Randolph County:
$236,288
Feeding America’s annual audit values food at $1.62 per pound.
Partner Agencies in Randolph County
5
Meals Distributed
2019
103,480 Meals
2020
121,548 Meals
The Big Idea Attendance
| Since March 14, attendance at Randolph County Big Idea school distributions has risen from a monthly average of 1 in every 10 students to 1 in every 6.
Big Idea Schools in Randolph County: 4 |
2019
Children Impacted
360+
2020
Children Impacted
620+
Individuals served at Tailgates
| Increasing the frequency of our Tailgates allows us to reach 545% more people than last year. |
2019 2020 |
Randolph County Tailgates in 2019: 2 in 2020: 5
our impact in
Wabash County
Economic Impact in Wabash County:
$272,085
Feeding America’s annual audit values food at $1.62 per pound.
Partner Agencies in Wabash County
3
Meals Distributed
2019
83,028 Meals
2020
139,962 Meals
The Big Idea Attendance
| Since March 14, attendance at Wabash County Big Idea school distributions has risen from a monthly average of 1 in every 20 students to 1 in every 7. |
| Big Idea Schools in Wabash County: 1 |
2019
Children Impacted
320+
2020
Children Impacted
550+
Individuals served at Tailgates
| Increasing the frequency of our Tailgates allows us to reach 170% more people than last year. |
2019 2020 |
