ICAN 2025
Annual Report
ICAN’s 2025 Annual Report reflects our commitment to transparency, accountability, and community-centered work. By sharing data and demographics about the neighbors we serve, we invite our community, donors, and partners to better understand who is impacted by our programs and where needs are increasing. This information helps guide more equitable decisions, strengthens trust, and ensures our collective efforts are grounded in real experiences—so we can continue building responsive solutions together.
Food Pantry - Family Units Served
ICAN’s food pantry tracks the number of family units served rather than individual people. This approach helps us better understand the number of households relying on our support, regardless of size. By focusing on family units, we can more accurately plan for food distribution, track trends in community need, and ensure each household receives the appropriate level of assistance.
Employment Data
Rising Needs in a Shifting Economy
Although Indiana’s statewide unemployment rate has declined to 3.6% as of June 2025, Indianapolis is seeing a different trend. The city’s unemployment rate rose from 3.5% in May to 3.9% in June (in.gov, ycharts.com). This rise reflects growing instability in certain sectors, especially for workers in retail, service, and gig jobs. Even as job numbers improve on paper, many families are still struggling—leading more neighbors to turn to ICAN for essential support.
Supporting a
Diverse Community.
ICAN serves a diverse Eastside community, where nearly 60% of residents identify as Black, Hispanic/Latino, multiracial, or another minority group. Among ICAN’s neighbors served, 29.2% identify as Black or African American, 10.4% as multiracial, 5.2% as Hispanic/Latino, and smaller percentages identify as Asian, Native American, or other racial and ethnic groups. We recognize that systemic barriers create unequal access to housing, food, healthcare, and other basic needs. Guided by our mission, ICAN works to advance equity, inclusion, and dignity, ensuring that every neighbor—especially those historically marginalized—has the support and resources needed to thrive.
ICAN 6-Month Impact Report
Over the past six months, ICAN has worked alongside our Irvington and Eastside neighbors to fight poverty, support those facing crisis, and build a stronger, more connected community. From addressing food insecurity, connecting neighbors to housing resources, to providing basic daily essentials, our work is only possible because of the dedication of our volunteers, partners, and supporters.
Download our 6-Month Impact Report to see the difference we’ve made together and learn how you can
continue to help create a community where every neighbor is supported with equity, dignity, and care.