Each year, over two million pounds of food goes directly to people in need through the Second Harvest Tailgate Program. This drive-through program meets people where they live by taking food to a central location in each of the eight counties we serve. Local volunteers help load cars as they drive through. Local United Way, business, and organizational support helps fund this program.
Everyone is welcome at the tailgates. We do not require an ID or for proof of income or address.
Tailgate Weather Policy:
The safety of clients and the Food Bank’s staff and volunteers is very important to us. No tailgate distributions will take place when:
- Wind-chill is reported to be below 0 degrees.
- Heat index is reported to be above 100 degrees.
TAILGATE SCHEDULE
Distribution Changes
More Choice, Less Waste
Why? We heard our neighbors and we are taking action.
What is the change? A choice system that will give you a choice of how many families will be receiving food. The volunteer will ask how many people you are picking up for, and help determine if a Small, Medium, or Large serving is appropriate.
How will this work? Your car will be given a card with the serving size. The laminated card will be gently placed under the windshield wiper. Each car will be permitted to go through the line two times.
When will this take place? We are starting October 18 (October 15 in North Manchester)
Tuesdays
Elwood
Elwood
1st & 3rd Tuesdays | 10am
October 4, 18
November 1, 15
December 6, 20
Callaway Park,
902 Callaway Park Drive, Elwood
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Parking Directions
Marion
Marion
2nd & 4th Tuesday | 10am
October 11, 25
November 8, 22
December 13
Five Points Mall
1129 N Baldwin Ave, Marion
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Parking Directions
Wednesdays
North Manchester
North Manchester
2nd Wednesday | 12pm
October 12
November 9
December 14
Manchester Church of the Brethren
1306 Beckley St, North Manchester
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Parking Directions
Portland
Portland
1st Wednesday | 10am
October 5
November 2
December 7
Jay County Fairgrounds
806 E Votaw St, Portland
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Parking Instructions
Wabash
Wabash
4th Wednesday | 11am
October 26
November 23
January 25
Bachelor Creek Church of Christ
2147 IN-15, Wabash
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Parking Directions
Thursdays
Hartford City
Hartford City
1st & 3rd Thursday | 10am
October 6, 20
November 3, 17
December 1, 15
Blackford County Fairgrounds
409 E Park Ave, Hartford City
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Parking Directions
Muncie
Muncie
2nd & 4th Thursday | 10am
October 13, 27
November 10
December 8, 22
Muncie Mall
3401 N Granville Ave, Muncie
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Parking Directions
Fridays
Anderson
Anderson
1st & 3rd Fridays | 10am
October 7, 21
November 4, 18
December 2, 16
Old Kmart Parking Lot
2811 W Nichol Ave, Anderson
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Parking Directions
New Castle
New Castle
2nd & 4th Friday | 10am
October 14, 28
November 11
December 9
First Baptist Church
709 S Memorial Dr., New Castle
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Parking Directions
Winchester
Winchester
2nd & 4th Friday | 10am
October 14, 28
November 11
December 9
Goodrich Park
701 N Union St, Winchester
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Parking Directions
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