IN: Poverty Issues
Feeding Indiana’s Hungry calls for action as food insecurity worsens
Hoosiers are marking Hunger Action Month, a nationwide campaign led by the Feeding America Network, to raise awareness and fight hunger across the U.…
Increasing demand devours IN food bank resources
Food Bank of Northwest Indiana is facing a surge in demand for food assistance, despite the end of the pandemic. The facility serves about 60,000 …
Report: Overall child well-being ranking slightly slips in IN
Indiana ranks 27th in child well-being, according to the 2024 Kids Count Data Book by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, slipping three spots from last …
IN food banks concerned about draft Farm Bill
Groups fighting hunger in Indiana said they are deeply concerned about proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and other nutrit…
New program provides healthy summer meals for IN students
A new program in Indiana will ensure year-round access to nutritious meals for students statewide. The Summer Electronic Transfer program provides a …
IN students fed tasty lessons for healthy eating habits
Schools play a critical role in nurturing Hoosier children's health and well-being which lay the foundation for lifelong eating habits. Throughout …
Report: IN youth making progress despite challenges
The newly released 2024 Kids Count Data Book finds the well-being of Indiana is better this year than last. More than 1.5 million children live in …
Indiana's 30th 'Soup Bowl' sells out in effort to sack hunger
A fundraiser timed to kick off on the heels of Super Bowl 58 will help tackle food insecurity in Indiana. Since 1994, Hoosier Hills Food Bank has …
Newly-elected IN mayor prioritizes solutions for homelessness
January is when cities across the country do a one-night count of their homeless populations. In one Indiana city, the mayor is already thinking …
Now's the time to apply for home-heating assistance in Indiana
Chilly temperatures in Indiana mean turning up the thermostat at home, which can pose challenges for families on a tight budget. Indiana's Energy …
Llega el momento de solicitar asistencia para pagar calefacción en Indiana
Las temperaturas frías en Indiana significan subir el termostato en casa, lo que puede plantear desafíos para las familias con un …
Wellness center offers mental-health services specific to people of color
No Indiana county has enough mental-health professionals to meet the local needs according to the Rural Health Information Hub. Add to that an …