The Brookside Food Pantry is a source of fresh produce, essential food and hygiene items, and community to families struggling with food insecurity. We provide consistent access to healthy food while fostering a community of hope and support.
Our hope is that through consistent and free access to healthy food, the families and individuals we serve will be able to better use their minimal resources to overcome barriers to education, employment, and housing.
160+ families served
every month
60,303 pounds
of food given out in 2025
Why We Do It
Food insecurity is a crisis on the Near Eastside. Many of the children in our neighborhood rely heavily on the meals provided by their schools, and grocery stores are few and far between. By providing free food in a dignified manner, the Brookside Food Pantry helps to alleviate hunger on the Near Eastside. We make a point to stock fresh produce and meat, allowing our community to have healthier options.
We don’t just provide food - we also provide a safe, warm space for our neighbors to gather, engage with one another, and build relationships. We aren’t just meeting the physical needs of our neighbors, we are creating opportunities for our neighbors to be transformed through community and relationships.
Come to the Pantry!
Are you in need of our Pantry’s services? Any community member is welcome to receive free food from our Pantry once per month. Join us on a Wednesday morning!
WHEN: Every Wednesday, 10 AM - 12 PM
WHERE: Northview’s Brookside Campus , 1035 N Olney St, Indianapolis IN, 46201
Follow the signs and come through the back alley door. Our team will greet you!
