Media Coverage

Part of IHN’s advocacy work is raising awareness of current events regarding food insecurity on a local and national level. See below for features and mentions in various news outlets.
 
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2026

1.9.26

covers IHN and other organizations advocacy efforts to make the state re-instate SUN Bucks 

1.27.26

Indiana Capital Chronicle covers the difficulties of meeting hunger needs through grass roots efforts. Indy Hunger Network’s research is cited.

1.13.26

WRTV covers the consequences many families will face without the aid that SUN Bucks provides during the summer, interviews Mark Lynch.

1.9.26

Indiana Capital Chronicle covers IHN and other organizations advocacy efforts to make the state re-instate SUN Bucks 

1.5.26

WFYI covers advocacy in Indiana to fund SUN Bucks again in 2026, IHN’s Mark Lynch is interviewed.

1.02.26

WISH.TV covers the new SNAP limitations on purchases and interviews IHN’s Mark Lynch.

2025

12.30.25

Fox 59 covers IHN’s advocacy work to convince the state of Indiana to reinstate the SUN Bucks program in 2026 and upcoming changes to SNAP.

12.18.25

The Kokomo Lantern covers IHN’s advocacy efforts to renew the discontinued SUNBucks program in 2026.

11.11.25

WTHR covers the partial return of SNAP benefits, interviews Mark Lynch.

12.30.25

Fox 59 covers IHN’s advocacy work to convince the state of Indiana to reinstate the SUN Bucks program in 2026 and upcoming changes to SNAP.

12.18.25

The Kokomo Lantern covers IHN’s advocacy efforts to renew the discontinued SUNBucks program in 2026.

11.11.25

WTHR covers the partial return of SNAP benefits, interviews Mark Lynch.

11.07.25

WFYI covers the release of IHN’s hunger study.

11.05.25

WTHR interviews Kate Howe about the effects of the SNAP cuts.

11.05.25

WTHR covers the release of IHN’s latest research on food insecurity, interviews Kate Howe.

11.02.25

Terri Stacy Podcast interviews Mark Lynch.

10.31.25

WTHR interviews Kate Howe about the effects of the SNAP cuts.

10.30.25

WISHTV Interviews Adam Meyer about SNAP cuts and their effects.

09.25.25

WTHR 13 writes about the Federal Government’s cancellation of the USDA’s annual food report. Kate Howe comments on the importance of the report in informing food assistance work across the country.

08.20.25

Capital and Main covers the cut of the SUN Bucks Program in Indiana and the wide-ranging negative effects due to that cut. IHN’s Mark Lynch is quoted.

07.25.25

Indiana Capital Chronicle covers the expected rise in food insecurity due to federal budget cuts.

07.15.25

Public News Service covers the increase in Food Pantry usage due to the cut of the SUN Bucks program in Indiana.

06.09.25

Indiana Public Media covers advocates’ fears about the effects of recent changes to SNAP and SUN Bucks in Indiana. IHN’s Mark Lynch is interviewed.

05.28.25

Mark Lynch is interviewed by CBS4 Indy about new restrictions to what people can buy with SNAP benefits.

05.20.25

Fox 59 covers the proposed cuts to SNAP cuts over the next decade. Watch the video here.

05.16.25

WBOI covers the loss of the SUN Bucks program in Indiana. IHN’s Mark Lynch is interviewed.

05.10.25

The Republic covers Indiana and 13 other state’s decision to opt out of the SUN Bucks program, which feeds children during the summer months. Kate Howe offers insight into the wide ranging effects this decision will have.

05.10.25

Journal Review covers Indiana and 13 other state’s decision to opt out of the SUN Bucks program, which feeds children during the summer months. Kate Howe offers insight into the wide ranging effects this decision will have.

05.09.25

Mirror Indy covers Indiana and 13 other state’s decision to opt out of the SUN Bucks program, which feeds children during the summer months. Kate Howe offers insight into the wide ranging effects this decision will have.

05.08.25

Ink Free News covers the discontinuation of SUN Bucks, a program that helped feed children during summer months and shares other alternative food resources.

05.08.25

WRTV interviews Indy Hunger Network’s Mark Lynch about the wide ranging effects Indiana’s decision to opt out of the SUN Bucks program might have, and mentions that Community Compass could be a useful resource for families in Indiana to find food assistance near them.

05.08.25

MSN News covers Indiana’s discontinuation of SUN Bucks, a federal program that helped feed almost 700,000 children in low-income families last year in Indiana.

05.08.25

WISHTV covers Indiana’s decision to end the SUN Bucks program. IHN’s Kate Howe gives context on food insecurity and the effects this decision will have.

05.07.25

The Times of Northwest Indiana covers a screening of “The Working Hungry” documentary.

05.07.25

WTHR covers Indiana’s decision opt out of the SUN Bucks program, restricting food access to roughly 669,000 children.

05.07.25

Indiana Capital Chronicle covers Indiana’s decision to opt out of the SUN Bucks program, which feeds children during the summer months when school meals are not available. IHN’s Kate Howe is interviewed to provide context on the importance of this program that was needlessly opted out of by Indiana.

2024

11.12.24

WTHR covers “The Working Hungry” documentary

07.24.24

WRTV covers the Hope for the Working Hungry event at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church

07.23.24

WTHR covers Community Compass and a few of the resources that can be found on the digital tool.

06.19.24

The Times of Northwest Indiana covers a screening of “The Working Hungry” documentary.

03.29.24

WIMS radio covers a screening of “The Working Hungry” documentary.

03.04.24

WFYI interviews Dave Miner about “The Working Hungry” documentary.

02.29.24

The Times of Northwest Indiana covers a screening of “The Working Hungry” documentary.

02.27.24

WIMS radio covers a screening of “The Working Hungry” documentary.

01.18.24

WFYI interviews Dave Miner about “The Working Hungry” documentary.

01.18.24

WRTV Interviews Alex Sindorf about how Community Compass can help those facing food insecurity.

2023

09.13.23

WTHR covers “The Working Hungry” documentary

08.29.23

WRTV covers the Hope for the Working Hungry event at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church

06.13.23

WTHR covers Community Compass and a few of the resources that can be found on the digital tool.

03.27.23

The Times of Northwest Indiana covers a screening of “The Working Hungry” documentary.

03.10.23

WIMS radio covers a screening of “The Working Hungry” documentary.

02.15.23

WFYI interviews Dave Miner about “The Working Hungry” documentary.

02.09.23

WRTV Interviews Alex Sindorf about how Community Compass can help those facing food insecurity.

2022

12.08.22

WTHR interviews Alex Sindorf on how Community Compass can help people find food assistance.

07.19.22

Indy Star publishes an article by Kate Howe, Dave Miner, and Eugene Cho on hunger solutions in Indianapolis and the need for bipartisan support.

07.15.22

WRTV interviews Alex Sindorf about how Community Compass can help those facing food insecurity.

07.05.22

Inside Business Indiana reports on relief funds that were awarded to 14 Indianapolis organizations including IHN.

07.05.22

WFYI reports on relief funds that were awarded to 14 Indianapolis organizations including IHN.

04.15.22

Fox59 interviews IHN’s Food Assistance Programs Manager about how to use food pantries.

03.03.22

The Indianapolis Star covers the end of emergency EBT allotments.

03.03.22

TheStatehouseFile.com reports on the new Indianapolis Community Food Access Coalition.

01.18.22

The Plainfield-Guilford Library reports on the statewide expansion of Community Compass.

01.18.22

My Wabash Valley WTWO covers the statewide expansion of Community Compass.

2021

12.30.21

WISHTV covers the expansion of Community Compass.

12.13.21

WFYI reports on the statewide expansion of Community Compass.

12.13.21

Indiana Public Media reports on the statewide expansion of Community Compass.

12.09.21

Kaiser Health News shares the announcement about the expansion of Community Compass.

12.08.21

The Indianapolis Star announces the statewide expansion of Community Compass.

11.30.21

CBS4Indy covers IHN’s 2021 Hunger Study.

11.22.21

WFYI reports on the results from IHN’s 2021 Hunger Study.

11.19.21

The Indianapolis Star reports on the results of IHN’s 2021 Hunger Study.

11.18.21

An IHN press release announces the completion of the 2021 Hunger Study.

10.14.21

Fox59 reports on IHN’s 2021 Grant Program for Food Pantries.

07.22.21

TheStatehouseFile.com reports on the launch of the Community Compass web platform.

07.22.21

The Weekly View covers Community Compass, including information about the web platform.

07.20.21

The Indianapolis Star reports on Community Compass, highlighting the web platform’s availability in multiple languages.

05.05.21

The Telekinetic podcast features IHN’s Director of Advocacy to discuss the issues of food insecurity and food access.

04.29.21

Public News Service interviews IHN’s Executive Director on the importance of Pandemic EBT (P-EBT).

01.28.21

The Indianapolis Star reports on local efforts to address food deserts, with support from the Indy Hunger Network.

01.25.21

An IHN board member explains the findings of IHN’s Meal Gap Study in an Op-Ed for Inside Indiana Business.

01.21.21

The Indianapolis Recorder covers the passage of Proposal 337, which will form the Division of Community Nutrition and Food Policy in Indianapolis.

01.21.21

The Weekly View reports on the Meal Gap Study and on local projects aimed at addressing food insecurity issues.

01.05.21

WRTV reports on the home delivery program run in partnership by IHN, Gleaners, Second Helpings, and 913 Sports.

2020

12.07.20

The Indianapolis Star reports on food insecurity during the pandemic, based on findings from IHN’s 2020 Meal Gap Studies.

11.16.20

WFYI covers the results of IHN’s 2020 Meal Gap Studies.

11.06.20

The Indianapolis Business Journal reports on Food Secure Indy, a new hunger relief coalition of corporate, nonprofit, and government organizations.

10.19.20

The Indianapolis Star reports on SNAP benefits in Indiana and the growing need for assistance.

10.10.20

IHN’s Executive Director has a conversation on Now Hear This about coordinating food relief efforts in Indianapolis.

10.01.20

Fox 59 reports on the Spanish version of Community Compass.

09.28.20

WFYI covers the newest features available on Community Compass.

09.28.20

WISH-TV covers the new features available on the Community Compass app.

09.28.20

WISH-TV reports on a local food distribution and the growing need for food assistance.

06.25.20

The Southside Times reports on pantries’ collaborative egg orders from HATCH for Hunger, which began in IHN’s Food Pantry Network.

05.01.20

A video from WRTV about Community Compass, along with a demonstration on using the app.

03.31.20

The Indianapolis Star covers the launch of Community Compass.

03.31.20

The Indianapolis Star reports on focus group testing prior to the release of Community Compass.

03.27.20

WFYI reports on how local hunger relief providers have adapted their operations to distribute food during the pandemic.

03.27.20

WTHR reports on FSSA’s map of food assistance programs, developed in partnership with IHN and Feeding Indiana’s Hungry.

2019

12.27.19

WBAA reports on the success of the Food Drop pilot program and its recent expansion.

12.09.19

Ivy Tech Community College reports on its Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month events, featuring a panel that IHN’s Executive Director spoke on.

11.12.19

The State House File covers the 9th annual Million Meal Marathon. IHN’s Executive Director spoke at the event.

11.05.19

IHN’s Executive Director talks with WFYI about the causes of food insecurity.

03.21.19

Jump-IN for Healthy Kids shares information following IHN’s 2019 Food Pantry Networking Summit.

03.14.19

Fox59 reports on the 2019 Food Pantry Networking Summit.

03.17.19

Transport Topics covers the goals and expansion of Food Drop.

01.22.19

Goodnet reports on how the Food Drop program works.

2017 - 2018

10.23.18

WTHR reports on the expanded Food Drop program. Watch the video.

10.23.18

RTV6 The Indy Channel reports on the Food Drop program expansion.

10.23.18

CDL Life News reports on the expansion of the Food Drop program.

10.23.18

WBAA reports on the success of the Food Drop pilot program and its recent expansion.

06.26.18

An Indianapolis Star op-ed by IHN board member Dave Miner and Mark Fisher, chief policy officer for the Indy Chamber, on using innovation to combat Indy’s widespread hunger.

06.17.18

The Indianapolis Business Journal reports on the Indy Civic Hack, a 24-hour event that challenged participants to create a Food Compass app to help those in need learn where they can find food assistance.

04.19.18

A segment on Fox 59 featuring Cooking Matters classes at Gleaners.

03.20.18

WISH-TV covers IHN’s 2018 Food Pantry Summit.

02.16.18

The Indianapolis Star interviews IHN board member Dave Miner and Executive Director Kate Howe about proposed USDA food boxes.

08.17.17

A WFYI piece on Cooking Matters for Kids class.

10.23.18

WRTV covers the start of Food Drop – an initiative where IHN partners Midwest Food Bank, Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, St. Vincent De Paul, and Second Helpings team up to rescue truckloads of quality, nutritious food headed to landfills.

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