INDIANAPOLIS – Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana President/CEO Fred Glass announced Friday that it has surpassed the original comprehensive campaign goal of $25.5 million, a full two years ahead of schedule. Based on this success, and recognizing an increased need and costs, Gleaners is setting a new target of $30.5 million.
“Thanks to extraordinary donors, the Board of Directors, and our Campaign Committee, we have now raised over $29 million toward our new $30.5 million goal,” said Glass. “This includes a remarkable lead gift of $8.5 million for our freezer expansion from DEEM, Inc. that fully funds this opportunity to dramatically increase the food we are able to acquire for our neighbors in need.” Following the completion of the freezer addition, Gleaners will have nearly 40,000 square feet of frozen storage, the largest in the Feeding America network.
Glass noted that “A remarkable $5.5 million gift last fall from Lilly Endowment Inc. provided critical funding for Gleaners and was a catalyst for other campaign gifts.” The Community Campaign began in 2020 and was designed to fund programs, add temperature-controlled storage capacity for perishable foods, update the fleet, and sustain operations for the future through the endowment.
Glass added, “We have much more to do to help lead the fight against hunger.”
Donors can support Gleaners’ Community Campaign through gifts to the annual fund, campaign pledges, or by documenting a planned gift and becoming a member of Tomorrow’s Harvest. Contact Gail Lowry, Chief Philanthropy Officer at 317-829-1771 or glowry@gleaners.org.
