MILFORD – Milford Food Bank, a resource in the fight against hunger in Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan, announced the official launch of its $1 million capital campaign to fund the construction of a new 12,000-square-foot storage facility.
This new facility will not only provide expanded storage but will also house office space and an upgraded food packaging room to help the Food Bank significantly increase its capacity to serve those in need, according to a provided news release. Groundbreaking for the new building is scheduled for later this year, marking a transformative step forward in the organization’s mission.
Milford Food Bank has a long-standing history of sharing the love of Christ by providing food to individuals and families facing food insecurity, the release states. With the new facility, the organization will be able to more than double its food output, ultimately helping to feed hundreds of thousands more individuals in the Michiana region each month. The expanded space will also allow for more efficient food packaging and distribution, improved logistics, and a greater ability to support their hundreds of regional food partners.
"We are at a critical point in our growth, and with the continued support of the public and our incredible food partners, we can reach even more people who are struggling with food insecurity. This new facility will allow us to dramatically expand our capacity and extend our reach to more partner organizations, all while staying true to our mission of sharing the love of Christ and serving those in need,” said Angie Deak, development manager of Milford Food Bank.
Milford Food Bank's services currently extend across Kosciusko and Elkhart counties, and 22 other counties in Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan, reaching over 125,000 people each month. By partnering with food pantries, recovery homes, churches, backpack programs and community kitchens, Milford Food Bank distributes over 350,000 pounds of food each month, providing a lifeline to those in need.
The capital campaign to raise $1 million will be supported by individuals, businesses, and organizations who are committed to ending hunger in the region. Milford Food Bank is offering several sponsorship levels, each with special recognition in the new building, including naming rights for various areas of the facility and tickets to its Night of Faith fundraiser on March 28. They want to ensure that donors are honored for their generosity in helping to build a stronger, healthier community for all, according to the release.
"We are reaching out to individuals, local businesses, and our partner organizations to ask for their support in this campaign," said Deak. "With donations big and small, we can build a facility that will not only serve our immediate needs of today but also position us to continue serving Michiana for decades to come."
The new facility will be a beacon of hope for the tens of thousands of families and individuals struggling with hunger across the region. Milford Food Bank is committed to continuing its mission of being the hands and feet of Jesus, providing food, compassion, and love to those facing food insecurity, the release states.
For more information on how to contribute to Milford Food Bank’s capital campaign, visit www.milfordfoodbank.org/newbuilding or contact Deak at [email protected].