The Julian Center maintains a Food Pantry as an outreach service to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The program ensures that victims can continue to feed themselves and their children after ending abusive relationships.
Organizing a Food Drive
If you are interested in coordinating a food drive, please contact Brittany McCollom at (317) 941-2212. Brittany will gladly help you organize your drive and answer any questions you may have before you start. To download our Donation Drive card,
click here. To download our Food Pantry Drive flyer/poster,
click here.
Helpful Information for your
Food Drive
Who does it help?
Food from the pantry is offered to:
- Clients exiting the shelter and the transitional housing programs
- Victims receiving services from our outreach advocacy programs including those who work with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
- Clients receiving therapy in our counseling center who need assistance
- Individuals referred from partnering service providers
- Past clients who need further assistance
Made possible by you
The Food Pantry is entirely stocked with donations from individuals and groups throughout the community and local food drives. The Food Pantry is managed by a grant from St. Vincent Health.
Items needed
We can accept non-perishable items for our Food Pantry today.* Items commonly needed include:
- Baby Formula
- Baby Juice / Pedialyte
- Baking Ingredients - Sugar, Flour, Oil, etc.
- Beans (dry or canned)
- Box Meals (Hamburger Helper, etc.)
- Canned Fruit
- Canned Pastas (Spaghetti-O's, Ravioli, etc.)
- Canned Proteins (tuna and chicken)
- Canned Vegetables
- Crackers
- Diapers - all sizes
- Jelly or Jam (Strawberry & Grape)
- Juice Drinks
- Lunch Meats - assorted
- Oatmeal
- Paper plates, Cups & Plastic Utensils
- Peanut Butter
- Rice
- Spaghetti & Spaghetti Sauce
* Gift certificates to local groceries are accepted to purchase fresh produce, meats, and dairy.
