2025 Survey of Food Assistance Need in Central Indiana
The 2025 Survey of Food Assistance Need in Central Indiana is a region-wide study by Indy Hunger Network in partnership with CICF that measures how households across all nine Central Indiana counties access and experience the food system. Using a statistically valid survey of roughly 1,300 households during the 2024–2025 period, it tracks food security using USDA categories, identifies who is most affected (including many working families), and maps barriers to getting consistent, healthy food. The goal is to provide reliable, local data that guides immediate relief efforts and informs longer-term policy and systems solutions.
The Survey was conducted by Indy Hunger Network (IHN), in partnership with Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) and Office of Public Health and Safety (OPHS).
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Host a Conversation:
Help us amplify this data throughout our community by hosting a conversation. We can:
- Present key findings and facilitate a discussion with decision makers.
- Convene experts from CICF, IHN, and local partners to explore practical next steps.
- Host a screening of “Food, Insecure,” a 30-minute documentary sharing the stories of three Indiana families facing hunger, followed by a Q&A.
For Those Seeking Support
Hoosiers across the state facing food insecurity can use Community Compass, an IHN tool that shows people where they can find food assistance in Indiana.
Access Community Compass
For Those Who Can Help
Hoosiers who are able to help can donate or volunteer their support to the following organizations:
- Indy Hunger Network: A coalition of nonprofits, corporations, and government agencies working together to reduce hunger in the greater Indianapolis area.
- United Way of Central Indiana Food Relief Fund: Supports three major food providers in our community: Gleaners, Midwest Food Bank, and Second Helpings.
- Share the press release with your network to help raise awareness of food insecurity.
Contact us
Media and communications
- Kelsey Singh, Director of Marketing & Communications, CICF, KelseyS@cicf.org
Partnerships and engagement
- Kate Howe, Executive Director, Indy Hunger Network, Kate@indyhunger.org
- Jeff Bennett, Chief Innovation Officer, CICF, JeffB@cicf.org