About Us
Providence Food Pantry, with the support of Helping Hands and the many churches and civic groups of West Terre Haute, works to meet the needs of those who are struggling. The pantry is a ministry of the Sisters of Providence and serves more than 7,000 families a year, providing food to families in need. Our clients are served with great respect, and we provide a place filled with love, peace and justice.
"Sowing Seeds of Hope"
Providence Food Panty - with our complete trust in the Providence of God - is here to serve those who are struggling in the West Terre Haute area. With the support of the Sisters of Providence, Helping Hands, and the Churches of West Vigo County Area, we will be a caring community that strives to meet the needs of our clients. We will put our efforts into providing a nutritious supply of food. Our clients will be served with great respect and we will be non-judgmental. We will provide a place filled with love, peace and justice.
Our History
The Providence Food Pantry was founded in 1994 by Sister Brenden Harvey. At that time, the food pantry was located at St Leonard Catholic Church in West Terre Haute, IN. Sister Joseph Fillenwarth took over the ministry in 2006 and retired from the ministry in 2022. The current director is Sister Maureen Fallon.
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During the first year of service (1994-95), 1,205 families and 3,155 individuals were served. For the 2024-25 fiscal year, the pantry served a record 7,000 families and 27,018 individuals. In this fiscal year, the pantry distributed for our families to prepare some 620,000 meals.
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In 31 - years of service to the West Terre Haute community, the food pantry has distributed more than 15 million pounds of food allowing our families to prepare some 13 million meals.
We are able to perform this Mission because of the generous service of hundreds of volunteers and financial supporters.