Client Choice Food, Emergency Food, Bonus Food, Clothing & Goods Pantry*
Food & Goods Pantries
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Client Choice Food Pantry
Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
620 E 21st St
Anderson, IN 46016
Come in and place your “order” for a selection of donated items including dry goods, canned goods, fresh produce and dairy (as available), frozen items, baked goods, and more. One visit per household per month.
The 2026 client choice food pantry runs from January 7th through November 18th. The last of these pantries for the year will be November 18th, due to Christmas meal box distribution (pre-registration in October required). There will be one last bonus drive-through pantry for food on Wed, Dec. 2nd, 2026 from 1-3 p.m.
Bring the following:
- Adults: photo ID
- Children: for formula or diapers, please bring any official documentation (such as a birth certificate, school registration paperwork, enrollment documents from aid programs, etc.)
Emergency Food Box
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
A small box of pre-selected items designed to provide a few meals until the next scheduled area pantry is available. One visit per household per year.
PLEASE NOTE
Emergency food is only available if no other pantries are open or the family in need lives within local neighborhood and has transportation issues (one visit per year limit). Please see the list of CURRENT LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES for dates and times of availability.
Bonus Food Pantry
Every 3rd Thursday of the Month Jan-Nov. and the 1st Wednesday in December. 1-3 p.m.
No ID required. Register at door and drive through to receive a prepacked box of food. Limit 3 families per car.
Clothing & Goods Pantry
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
(by appointment)
Shop a selection of donated clothing & coats of all sizes, along with housewares such as place settings, sheets and blankets, and more.
Items needed:
Photo ID for each adult, & proof of need (call 765-644-2121 for details)