Indiana House Honors Food Bank of Northwest Indiana for Hunger Relief Efforts

Original title: Honoring the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana for their service and dedication to the communities and families of Northwest Indiana.

Last action · January 27, 2026: First reading: adoptedSponsors: Mike Andrade and 10 others

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What This Bill Does

The Indiana House of Representatives adopted a resolution honoring the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana for its service, food distribution programs, and community contributions.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative recognition of the organization; no funding or service changes are stated.

Who It Affects

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Food Bank of Northwest Indiana

Receives formal legislative recognition and commendation from the Indiana House of Representatives.

Key Facts

The Indiana House of Representatives adopted House Resolution 1510 to honor the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana.
The Food Bank operates a 72,000-square-foot facility in Merrillville with 34 employees.
In 2025, the organization distributed more than 11 million pounds of food, serving over 60,000 individuals monthly.
The Food Bank partners with over 150 non-profits, food pantries, and meal sites.

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Programs operated include Mobile Market, TEFAP, CSFP serving 1,700 seniors monthly, Food is Medicine, Operation Full Pack for veterans, and Homeless Street Outreach in Gary.
The organization launched automated refrigerated smart lockers and was inducted into the Purdue Northwest Society of Innovators in 2024.
The Principal Clerk of the House is directed to transmit copies of the resolution to State Representative Mike Andrade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution provide any funding to the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana?

No, the resolution is strictly commemorative and does not appropriate funds or alter service rules.

What facilities and operations does the Food Bank operate?

It operates a 72,000-square-foot facility in Merrillville with custom cold storage and a fleet of refrigerated trucks and vans.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

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Jan 27, 2026HouseIntroduced
First reading: adopted
Jan 27, 2026House
Coauthored by Representatives Jackson C, Smith V, Hatcher, Olthoff, Slager, Harris, Aylesworth, Novak, Pressel, Moseley
Jan 27, 2026House
Authored by Representative Andrade

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