INDY HUNGER NETWORK
Working together to end hunger.
Indy Hunger Network’s (IHN) mission is to ensure that anyone who is hungry can access the food they need. Our organization was created in 2009 to unify a network of hunger relief partners as well as coordinate the movement towards a cohesive system that works to end food insecurity in central Indiana.
INDY HUNGER NETWORK
Working together to end hunger.
Indy Hunger Network’s (IHN) mission is to ensure that anyone who is hungry can access the food they need. Our organization was created in 2009 to unify a network of hunger relief partners as well as coordinate the movement towards a cohesive system that works to end food insecurity in central Indiana.
WHAT WE DO
Foster collaboration and coordination amongst partners and stakeholders
Advocate for policies that will alleviate hunger and its root causes
Lead programs that fill gaps in our hunger relief system outside of the missions of our partner organizations
Support hunger relief partners in their efforts to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Conduct research to monitor food insecurity in our community and inform our collective goals
Raise awareness of hunger and how to address it
WHAT WE DO
Foster collaboration and coordination amongst partners and stakeholders
Advocate for policies that will alleviate hunger and its root causes
Lead programs that fill gaps in our hunger relief system outside of the missions of our partner organizations
Support hunger relief partners in their efforts to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Conduct research to monitor food insecurity in our community and inform our collective goals
Raise awareness of hunger and how to address it
WHAT HUNGER LOOKS LIKE
- 1 in 7 Americans (~46.5 million) turn to the Feeding America network for food assistance.
- 69% have had to choose between food and utilities
- 67% chose between food and transportation
- 66% chose between food and medical care.
- A study in 2016 found that over 13 million children were facing hunger issues daily.
- That same study showed 9 million seniors faced food insecurity.
People Go Hungry in Indiana
People Need Food Assistance in Marion County
Person Can Make a Difference
YOU CAN HELP
Whether it’s helping with a cooking class or bringing your professional skills to the cause,
we are always in need of people who are passionate about ending hunger.
