GOSHEN, Ind. – As families across Elkhart County face higher costs and reduced Food Stamp benefits, food insecurity in Goshen continues to rise. Local food pantries are reporting a significant increase in demand for help as more residents seek support to meet basic needs.
The Salvation Army in Goshen, which typically serves around 20 households per week, recently assisted nearly half that number in a single day. Many of those seeking support had gone two or three years without needing assistance. At The Window, staff report similar increases, especially before weekends, as more families turn to community resources to make ends meet.
“Our community is facing real challenges,” said a representative from The Salvation Army. “We are doing everything we can to support those who walk through our doors.”
Addressing food insecurity in Goshen
The City of Goshen recognizes that many local families are experiencing hardship this season and encourages residents who are able to donate food, hygiene supplies, or funds to support the organizations meeting these growing needs.
How to Help
Below is a list of food pantries, food banks, and community organizations serving Goshen and the surrounding area. Each organization accepts donations of food, hygiene items, or funds to help local families meet essential needs.
Organizations that also provide food assistance or related services and have supply needs are encouraged to contact the City of Goshen at communityrelations@goshencity.com to be included in future updates.
The Window Food Pantry
Address: 223 S. Main St., Goshen
Phone: 574-533-9680 ext. 209
Hours: Mon–Wed and Fri, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Thu, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Needs: Frozen meat, canned and boxed soup, cereal, pasta, canned corn and tomato/spaghetti sauce. Monetary donations preferred due to bulk purchasing power. Increased demand linked to SNAP delays, especially before weekends.
Website: thewindowofgoshen.com/food-pantry
Donate: thewindowofgoshen.com/donate/#form
The Salvation Army of Goshen
Address: 1013 N. Main St., Goshen
Phone: 574-533-9584
Hours: Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed noon–1 p.m.); Sun, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; closed Wed and Sat
Website: salvationarmyusa.org/in/goshen/n-main-st-corps/hunger
Donate: Salvation Army Goshen Donation Page
Gymtown Pantry
Address: 30241 C.R. 22, Elkhart
Email: gymtownpantry@gmail.com
Website: gymtownpantry.com
Focus: Distributes food to about 40 Elkhart County pantries
Needs: Jelly, macaroni and cheese, pasta, spaghetti sauce, and hygiene items. Monetary gifts stretch farther as food is purchased for 30 cents on the dollar.
Donate: Gymtown Pantry Donation Page
Church Community Services
Address: 907 Oakland Ave., Elkhart
Phone: 574-295-3673
Email: office@churchcommunityservices.org
Website: churchcommunityservices.org
Donate: Give to Church Community Services
Food Bank of Northern Indiana
Address: 702 Chapin St., South Bend
Phone: 574-232-9986
Website: feedindiana.org
Donate: give.feedindiana.org
Cultivate Food Rescue
Address: 5220 Middlebury St., Elkhart
Phone: 877-725-2016
Email: info@cultivatefoodrescue.com
Website: cultivatefoodrescue.com
Description: Hosts 200 weekly volunteers who prepare backpack meals for 2,000 children across Elkhart County.
Donate: Donate to Cultivate Food Rescue
First Light Mission
Address: 801 W. Wilkinson St., Goshen
Phone: 574-534-2300
Website: firstlightmission.org
Needs: Perishable and nonperishable food, hygiene items, and winter coats for children.
Donate: firstlightmission.org/donate or Amazon Wishlist
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
Address: 502 N. Main St., Goshen
Phone: 574-533-1842
Email: goshenstmarks@comcast.net
Website: goshenstmarks.org
Hours: Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Note: Operates a clothes closet; requests donations of winter coats.
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Address: 109 W. Monroe St., Goshen
Phone: 574-533-3385
Email: parishoffice@stjohncatholic.com
Website: stjohncatholic.com
Note: No food pantry at this time; donation boxes available. All food collected is shared with The Window.
Fairfield Food Pantry
Address: 67493 C.R. 23, New Paris
Phone: 574-238-2514
Email: sanjo@bnin.net
Website: Fairfield Food Pantry on Facebook
Hours: Thu, 3:30–5 p.m.
Needs: Nonperishable food, cleaning supplies, diapers, and hygiene items. Serves residents in the Fairfield district.
Grace Community Church
Address: 20076 C.R. 36, Goshen
Phone: 574-533-7546
Email: info@gc.church
Website: gracecommunity-church.com
Hours: Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Program: Provides 15 Aldi food cards ($40 each) every Thursday at 9:15 a.m. until gone.
Donate: Grace Community Church Giving Page
LifePoint Church
Address: 1006 S. 16th St., Goshen
Phone: 574-533-1191
Email: admin@lifepointgoshen.org
Website: lifepointgoshen.org
Hours: Mon–Wed, 8:30 a.m.–noon and 1–4 p.m.; Thu, 8:30 a.m.–noon
Needs: Cereal, canned vegetables and fruit, pasta, sauce, soups, peanut butter, toilet paper, feminine hygiene products, diapers, and soap.
Donate: Donations accepted on-site during business hours.
Goshen Church of God
Address: 1304 E. Lincoln Ave., Goshen
Phone: 574-533-7019 | 574-612-8006 (donations)
Website: goshenchurchofgod.org
Hours: By appointment; residents must have ID and may visit once every 30 days.
Donate: goshenchurchofgod.org/give
East Goshen Mennonite Church
Address: 2019 E. Lincoln Ave., Goshen
Phone: 574-533-7161
Email: egmc@eastgoshenmc.org
Website: eastgoshenmc.org
Hours: Tue, 9 a.m.–noon
Program: Operates the Bread of Life Food Pantry. Residents may visit once per month with ID. Provides $10 gas cards to Goshen residents every six months.
Needs: Nonperishable food, baby supplies, cleaning products, and toiletries.
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