Over 2023, inflation has continued to impact families in need. 

Last month, Love Chapel’s food pantry provided groceries for 97 families who came to the pantry on one day, hungry and looking for help. Over the month, a total of 1204 households and over 4400 individuals received groceries from Love Chapel. 

To meet the increased need, Love Chapel purchased 54,107 pounds of food in one month to supplement food donated by the community. And these numbers don’t reflect the number of people served at the Salvation Army, the Hope Food Bank, local shelters, and the hot meal sites.

This year, Empty Bowls will take place on Saturday March 23, 2024 at Central Middle School.  As always, 100% of the money raised during the event goes directly to local food pantries and shelters in Bartholomew County.