06/09/2025
We are proud to partner with Shelby County Pantry Pals, the dedicated group of staff and volunteers who operate food pantries across the county, supported by the Blue River Community Foundation, Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc., and ever-appreciated community donations. 🥚🥕🥫🍞🍅🍇 (Check out https://www.shelbycountypantrypals.com/pantries/ to find resources near you!)
This past Saturday, NEP Community Wellness Coordinator Catherine Niese and I used our muscles to assemble a smoothie bike⚙️--but it was the Shelby Sprouts participants who got the gears turning! 🚴♂️ Kids pedaled the wheels to power the blender's motor, relaying turns to make a refreshing snack. 🥤 BRCF Community Engagement Officer Laura Land shared the work and positive impact of Shelby County Pantry Pals, and ways to receive/share support, as she does via Serve Shelby and the Pantry Pals website. Thanks for all you do, Laura! 🤝
Another wonderful community resource, the Shelby County, IN Farmers Market offers fresh foods, community connections, locally-made crafts, live music, and monthly Shelby Sprouts activities on Saturday mornings through September on Shelbyville's Public Square. 🌻 Kids can use their Sprout Bucks as they go, or save them up for a bigger purchase later! 🍉
One more community highlight: Thanks to a continuing partnership with MHP, SNAP benefits are doubled at the market (up to $20 each week), so your food resources stretch further. 🙌
These partners and MANY more are great resources near you; please stay connected!
