ICAN Food Pantry

The ICAN Food Pantry has served the community since the 1980s. Hosted by the Downey Avenue Christian Church, we offer a grocery-style shopping experience that includes pantry items and fresh produce. We are a handicapped accessible location.

Open every Thursday 1-3 pm
(except if a holiday falls on Thursday or weather emergency is declared)

46219 Visitor Policy

The ICAN Food Pantry currently serves residents of 46219. Unhoused neighbors are not required to provide housing information. Limited to two visits per month.

Out-of-Boundary Visitor Policy

We allow one-time access to the food pantry for out-of-boundary visitors. We also provide referrals to food pantry in your area code and unrestricted food pantries.

How It Works

Check-in

New Visitors require proof of address within the 46219 zip code (when available)

Two large reusable totes are provided. Please bring your reusable bags each visit

Grocery-style Shopping

Select from an assortment
of frozen, fresh and shelf-stable pantry food items

Toiletries & Hygiene Products

Each shopper is supplied with a bag of toiletry and hygiene items at each shopping trip

Connect!

Connect with ICAN's Executive Director for additional services
and support

Other service providers and community partners may be present as schedules permit

What's Available?

Pantry Items

Our pantry items are provided by Gleaners, Midwest Food Bank and our generous neighbors and community partners throughout Irvington.

Fresh Fruit & Vegetables

ICAN partners with Gleaners and Second Helpings to provide year-round fresh produce. We supplement our supplies with our summer CSA program and community gardens.

Food Kits for Unhoused Neighbors

Our volunteers take care to stock special food items for our unhoused neighbors. Healthy options, high-protein foods, pop-top items, and ready-made meals provided by Million Meal Movement are available.