Community Harvest is happy to announce that we have received a $5,000 grant from the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation, which will be used to support all our hunger relief effort programs.
Community Harvest news release:
Community Harvest’s Receives $5,000 grant from The St. Joseph Community Health Foundation
Fort Wayne, Indiana (June 26, 2026) – Community Harvest is happy to announce that we have received a $5,000 grant from the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation, which will be used to support all our hunger relief effort programs.
The funds will help fund food bank programs including our Veteran’s program Hope for Heroes, Kids Backpack, SeniorPak, Community Cupboard, and more. As we see about 100 families per day in the Community Cupboard Food Pantry (including 25-35 Veterans) and thousands of families across all programs each week, this funding comes at a critical time as the need for families to receive food assistance has not shown signs of slowing down. The impact of this contribution extends far beyond programs. Funds help offset the costs of acquiring, transporting, storing, and distributing food to thousands of households each week. Whether helping stock pantry shelves, supplying fresh produce through Farm Wagon distributions, supporting weekend meals for children, or ensuring seniors have access to nutritious food, this gift will strengthen Community Harvest Food Bank’s mission of providing access to food and hope for neighbors throughout the region.
“The St. Joseph Community Health Foundation has been such a great partner and help to us at Community Harvest for years,” says Community Harvest President & CEO Carmen Cumberland. “ We couldn’t do what we do, and help those we help, without their support. The depth of gratitude doesn’t stop with us but extends far out to the thousands of people who will benefit from this and their families.”
Through our network of donors, retail partners, and distributors, we are able to pass out 12 million pounds of food per year. This food is passed out through multiple programs designed for seniors, families, children, and Military Veterans six days a week.
Want to get involved? Whether you need help or want to give it – CHFB can help with that! Donating, volunteering, and sharing your talents are tremendous gifts. Donating and scheduling your time and talent can be done online anytime at www.chfb.org (Give Help). And if you are in need of assistance, we can help you there as well. Visit our website and click “Get Help” for program information and schedules! You can also call us anytime, M-F 8:00-4:00
About Community Harvest Food Bank
Established in 1983, Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana, Inc. feeds thousands of people every week. Last year, CHFB distributed over 12 million pounds of food to over 99,000 unique individuals. Angie Grant serves as Board Chair and Carmen Cumberland serves as President and CEO. Community Harvest is one of 200 Feeding America member food banks in the United States, and one of 11 regional members of Feeding Indiana’s Hungry. Community Harvest feeds hungry people in the nine counties of northeast Indiana. For more information, please visit www.chfb.org.
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