ELKHART, Ind. —  As a result of recent record-breaking storm damage and power outages that left many families without refrigerated and frozen food, the Hunger Ends Here partners have received a significant increase in calls, messages, and requests for assistance from residents who are still struggling to replace what was lost.

As a result, emergency food assistance efforts have been taking place across Elkhart County. To help meet the need, volunteers spent Wednesday packing 500 additional emergency food boxes that will be distributed during a free drive-thru food distribution on Thursday.

Free Emergency Food Distribution

Thursday, June 18, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Cultivate Food Rescue, located at 5220 Middlebury Street in Elkhart.

There are no eligibility requirements, no paperwork, and no questions asked. Anyone in need of food assistance is encouraged to attend.

Each food box contains enough food for approximately three to four days for a family of three.