![]() In Indianapolis, Second Helpings offers help to different nonprofits that provide food to people. She says they get items at a discounted price - meaning what you can get for $10 at the store is far less than what they can get. "Money is always the hardest to get but yet the most needed," she said. They also are in need of monetary donations, something Chavez says is underestimated. We still need some mac n cheese we still need cornbread." "We're still short though on like cranberry sauce mashed potatoes. "We're still going to be 200 families short," Chavez said. They are giving away 2,500 food boxes filled with everything needed for a Thanksgiving meal, but they don't have everything to fill the large need of the community. ![]() ![]() Pantry 279 in Ellettsville, which is near Bloomington, is doing the same. They aren't the only ones offering staples that you can take home to cook. Drive-thru distribution: Thursdays: 2 p.m.RELATED: Gleaners returning to drive-thru distributions Gleaners Food Bank in Indianapolis doesn't offer prepared meals, but they will start handing out turkeys and hams at their regular distribution sessions on Tuesday. People that have maybe never found themselves in a situation where they need to go seek out a meal are doing it for the first time," said Sarah Broadfoot from Second Helpings. It's kind of like become the theme of the year - 'oh it's the biggest month we've ever had,'" Cindy Chavez, with Pantry 279 said. "In 2022 we've seen numbers continuously rise especially from May on. Several have told WRTV their need is higher than ever before, which means they are in need of help with donations. Organizations are also in need of help to be able to offer meals to anyone. INDIANA - We are 10 days away from Thanksgiving and nonprofits are working to make sure no one goes without a meal on the holiday.
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