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FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHEN ARE YOU OPEN/WHEN CAN I COME SHOP?
We aren't open to the public and do not have regular business hours for food assistance to individuals. We are a distribution center for food pantries and organizations who visit by appointment. If you or someone you know needs food assistance, call or visit your local food pantry or find a pantry near you from THIS LIST.
IS THERE ANYTHING LEFT?
We are a very small staff and often are not at the food bank to monitor or track what's out. The free food we place outside is available until it's gone to anyone, regardless of their need or where they're from. The produce stand is stocked about 6 days a week from Spring to Fall. If stock is low, please check back the next business day (closed on Sundays). Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates.
WHERE DOES MFB GET ITS FOOD?
Our food comes primarily in bulk from regional and local chain and grocery stores, restaurants, bakeries, and organizations, and other food banks. See a list of our food donors HERE.
HOW DO I BECOME A VOLUNTEER?
We would love to have you! You can fill out a VOLUNTEER INTEREST FORM, and our volunteer coordinator will contact you soon.
HOW DOES MY ORGANIZATION SIGN UP TO SHOP?
Area food pantries, recovery homes, and other food assistance programs and organizations can apply to become a partner with Milford Food Bank. Our partners can shop once per week and collect food and essentials to share with the individuals and families who visit their facilities. Interested representatives from an organization should first complete this ONLINE FORM, and we’ll be in touch
WHAT IS THE RESOURCE STORE?
The Milford Food Bank Resource Store, located in Ligonier, Indiana, is open monthly and stocked by Milford Food Bank with personal care and non-food, essential items like personal care products, household items, and more. It is available to anyone from anywhere, and all items are free. Click HERE for more information.
WHERE CAN I BRING MY RECYCLING MATERIALS?
We have large receptacles located at our distribution center on Emeline St. on the southwest corner. You can donate cardboard, aluminum, and scrap metal to us that we sell to support our operating expenses. Please leave aluminum cans in a bag, not loose.
HOW CAN I DONATE TO MILFORD FOOD BANK?
We make supporting us simple, and there are many ways to do that. Visit our DONATE page to see all the ways you can use your time, talents, and treasures to further our mission to share Christ’s love and provide food to local pantries serving those facing hunger.
HOW DO I SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT? (FOR PARTNERS ONLY)
Our agency partners (organizations who have completed the partner application process) can schedule an appointment to shop our distribution center HERE.
CAN I TOUR YOUR FACILITIES?
Yes! We welcome groups for a tour of both our buildings, so we can share about and show what we do here. Please complete an INTEREST FORM and select the Interested in "Scheduling a tour of the MFB facility" so we can get something scheduled.
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