INDIANAPOLIS — Back by popular demand, IndyGo’s Food in Transit will now run year-round expanding access to free, nutritious food for Indianapolis residents. Food in Transit: Winter Edition, in partnership with Second Helpings, was an overwhelming success, serving more than 300 people and distributing more than 1,000 pounds of food during the December pilot program.
The next Food in Transit distribution is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 3:30 p.m., at the Julia M. Carson Transit Center (CTC), 201 E. Washington St. Future Food in Transit distributions will take place every second and fourth Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at the CTC.
“Access to healthy food does not follow a seasonal schedule and neither should the support,” said IndyGo President and CEO Jennifer Pyrz. “Thanks to Second Helpings we’re able to expand Food in Transit to meet riders where they are and support essential needs alongside reliable transportation throughout the year.”
Through Food in Transit, IndyGo partners with community organizations, including Second Helpings, to distribute food efficiently and equitably to support rider well-being. The program is designed to remove barriers by integrating food access into riders’ daily commutes, providing free grocery staples and fresh produce at the centrally-located and easily accessible transit center.
“Food in Transit shows what’s possible when transportation and hunger relief work together with purpose,” said Second Helpings CEO Linda Broadfoot. “When we align our missions, we can create solutions that are practical and truly responsive to community needs.”
Food in Transit is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Community members can use IndyGo’s online trip planner here to plan their trip to the CTC and participate in the program.
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