Community Kitchen

Community Kitchen Community Kitchen serves anyone in need. We serve meals to anyone in need six days a week from two locations.

Community Kitchen of Monroe County's mission is to work, alone and in collaboration with others, to eliminate hunger in Monroe County and surrounding areas, through direct service, education and advocacy. We also have programs targeting at-risk children and youth, taking meals and healthy snacks to them where they are.

My job at Community Kitchen leads me to seek out the bargains. Kroger has cereal for $1.49 this week, so I picked up a v...
08/28/2026

My job at Community Kitchen leads me to seek out the bargains. Kroger has cereal for $1.49 this week, so I picked up a van full!!! As our numbers of Backpack Buddies keep growing for kiddos who need weekend meals, we need even more pantry items. If you’re shopping this weekend, consider picking up a few super cheap 10-12 oz boxes of cereal to donate! And why not get a box of fruity pebbles for yourself, too!

These cereal boxes also count toward our 10k for $10k match going on right now, too. All donations can be dropped off at 1515 S Rogers St from 8am-630pm, M-F and 11am-630pm on Saturdays.

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO ORDER FLOWERS!!This is your last chance to order the best mums and ornamental kale to brighten ...
08/27/2026

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO ORDER FLOWERS!!

This is your last chance to order the best mums and ornamental kale to brighten your porch, yard or garden with fall blooms. Order today for pick-up on Thursday, September 3rd.

Order here: https://tinyurl.com/yc6cxye8

Plants will be in for pick-up on 9/3 from 10am-3pm from Sycamore Shelter at Lower Cascades Park. All proceeds support Community Kitchen's hunger relief efforts.

our 10k for $10k food drive has been ramping up this week! I'll be sharing progress reports on Mondays starting next wee...
08/26/2026

our 10k for $10k food drive has been ramping up this week! I'll be sharing progress reports on Mondays starting next week. It's great that things are going well because we are up to 439 Backpack Buddies bags this week! We've hit that number 2 months earlier than last school year. the food drive is more needed right now than ever.

We would like to receive 1,000 of each of these items (qualifying for a $10,000 matching donation):
1. SPAM
2. Canned chicken
3. Meal helpers
4. Cereal boxes – 10-12.5oz
5. Small bread mixes (around 13oz or smaller)
6. Small peanut butters (16oz)
7. Boxes of fruit cups
8. Cans of diced tomatoes
9. Canned vegetables (other than corn or green beans)
10. Short pasta

These food items most directly benefit our two largest programs: dinner meals and Backpack Buddies. Food items can be dropped off at our main location, 1515 S Rogers St, Monday thru Friday, 8am to 6:30pm or Saturdays from 11am to 6:30pm.

The cooler mornings and easier temps have me thinking about fall! You still have time to order your fall flowers: mums, ...
08/25/2026

The cooler mornings and easier temps have me thinking about fall!

You still have time to order your fall flowers: mums, ornamental kale and fall planters, as well as, some houseplant options. Order now and support Community Kitchen's hunger relief efforts. Orders are accepted through Thursday.

Plants will be in for pick-up on 9/3 from 10am-3pm from Sycamore Shelter at Lower Cascades Park. All proceeds support Community Kitchen's hunger relief efforts.

Order:https://tinyurl.com/yc6cxye8

This week will be week 4 of school and week 3 of Backpack Buddies. We've never started Backpack Buddies so fast and with...
08/24/2026

This week will be week 4 of school and week 3 of Backpack Buddies. We've never started Backpack Buddies so fast and with such high numbers!

We started with 221 for the first week (the highest starting number ever) and did 337 last week!

As we look toward Thursday, we expect to pack around 400 Backpack Buddies bags. This is the fastest and highest start ever, for the program. We fully expect to have record numbers in this program in this 2026-27 school year.

These numbers make our current food drive: 10k for 10k even more important! Please help us bring in 1,000 items each, of these ten things:

1. SPAM
2. Canned chicken
3. Meal helpers
4. Cereal boxes – 10-12.5oz
5. Small bread mixes (around 13oz or smaller)
6. Small peanut butters (16oz)
7. Boxes of fruit cups
8. Cans of diced tomatoes
9. Canned vegetables (other than corn or green beans)
10. Short pasta

Thank you for continuing to support our local children through our Backpack Buddies program!

The weather is starting to cool just a little. Coming soon are those cooler temps of fall. You still have time to order ...
08/22/2026

The weather is starting to cool just a little. Coming soon are those cooler temps of fall. You still have time to order your fall flowers: mums, ornamental kale and fall planters, as well as, some houseplant options. Order now and support Community Kitchen's hunger relief efforts.

Plants will be in for pick-up on 9/3 from 10am-3pm from Sycamore Shelter at Lower Cascades Park. All proceeds support Community Kitchen's hunger relief efforts.

Order:https://tinyurl.com/yc6cxye8

10k for 10k Campaign - (10,000 items + $10,000 cash)From now through October 3rd, every food item you donate does double...
08/21/2026

10k for 10k Campaign - (10,000 items + $10,000 cash)

From now through October 3rd, every food item you donate does double the good! We’re on a mission to gather 1,000 of each of our 10 most-needed food items to support local youth, families and seniors across our community. To make your support go even further, a generous donor has stepped forward with a $10,000 matching gift that unlocks alongside your food donations. Every box, bag and can brings comfort, dignity and essential nourishment to a neighbor in need. Pick up a few extra items next time you shop. Drop off your donations before October 3rd and share the mission with your network so we can reach 10,000 items and $10,000, together!

We would like to receive 1,000 of each of these items:
1. SPAM
2. Canned chicken
3. Meal helpers
4. Cereal boxes – 10-12.5oz
5. Small bread mixes (around 13oz or smaller)
6. Small peanut butters (16oz)
7. Boxes of fruit cups
8. Cans of diced tomatoes
9. Canned vegetables (other than corn or green beans)
10. Short pasta

These food items are essential and most directly benefit our two largest programs: dinner meals and Backpack Buddies. Food items can be dropped off at our main location, 1515 S Rogers St, Monday thru Friday, 8am to 6:30pm or Saturdays from 11am to 6:30pm.

Short on time? Visit our Amazon or Wal-Mart Wish List and have your donation delivered directly to Community Kitchen!

10k for 10k Campaign - (10,000 items + $10,000 cash) From now through October 3rd, every food item you donate does doubl...
08/19/2026

10k for 10k Campaign - (10,000 items + $10,000 cash)

From now through October 3rd, every food item you donate does double the good! We’re on a mission to gather 1,000 of each of our 10 most-needed food items to support local youth, families and seniors across our community. To make your support go even further, a generous donor has stepped forward with a $10,000 matching gift that unlocks alongside your food donations. Every box, bag and can brings comfort, dignity and essential nourishment to a neighbor in need. Pick up a few extra items next time you shop. Drop off your donations before October 3rd and share the mission with your network so we can reach 10,000 items and $10,000, together!

We would like to receive 1,000 of each of these items:
1. SPAM
2. Canned chicken
3. Meal helpers
4. Cereal boxes – 10-12.5oz
5. Small bread mixes (around 13oz or smaller)
6. Small peanut butters (16oz)
7. Boxes of fruit cups
8. Cans of diced tomatoes
9. Canned vegetables (other than corn or green beans)
10. Short pasta

These food items are essential and most directly benefit our two largest programs: dinner meals and Backpack Buddies. Food items can be dropped off at our main location, 1515 S Rogers St, Monday thru Friday, 8am to 6:30pm or Saturdays from 11am to 6:30pm.

Short on time? Visit our Amazon or Wal-Mart Wish List and have your donation delivered directly to Community Kitchen!

Our Community Kitchen Express location is open and serving from 4-6pm on Mon-Sat at 1100 W 11th St. Folks can receive on...
08/18/2026

Our Community Kitchen Express location is open and serving from 4-6pm on Mon-Sat at 1100 W 11th St. Folks can receive one warm meal and one cold meal, both in carryout form; no questions asked. Generally, the same food that is served at Rogers St is also served at Express.

Address

1515 S Rogers Street
Bloomington, IN
47403

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 6pm
Tuesday 4pm - 6pm
Wednesday 4pm - 6pm
Thursday 4pm - 6pm
Friday 4pm - 6pm
Saturday 4pm - 6pm

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