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Building a Stronger,
Coordinated Food System in DeKalb County
The Hunger Relief Alliance of DeKalb County is the county's collaborative network addressing food insecurity through shared data, aligned action, and collective accountability.
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Together, we mobilize resources faster, communicate needs in real time, and make sure food reaches families when and where it’s needed most.
Why A Coordinated Alliance Is Needed
Food insecurity cannot be addressed by one organization alone. Without coordination, communities risk duplicating services in some areas while leaving gaps in others.
The DeKalb County Hunger Relief Alliance:
Shares real-time information between providers, community members, and volunteers.
Raises and seeks funding to strengthen the existing hunger relief network in DeKalb County.
Identifies geographic gaps, need for transportation, and food deserts within the county.
Unites local food pantries, meal providers, funders, volunteers, and more.
Strengthens rural access to food.
Our Impact So Far
Since launching in October, the Alliance has:
Convened the Community
Convened countywide roundtables with food pantries, schools, churches, libraries, and service providers
Secured Funding
Distributed $17,000 directly to local food pantries and food distribution sites with over $20,000 in reserves.
Enhanced Resources
Built and sustained the only real-time food resource directory in DeKalb County
Food Insecurity in DeKalb County
Food Insecurity requires coordinated action across the county.
1 in 5
Children in Indiana experience food insecurity.
2,479
DeKalb County residents receive SNAP benefits.
$445,345
in SNAP funds issued on average per month to DeKalb County.
Food Resource Distribution Across DeKalb County
While many resources are concentrated in central areas, transportation remains a barrier for rural families. The Alliance maintains this public map to improve access and identify service gaps.
Join the Alliance
The Hunger Relief Alliance of DeKalb County is a coordinated network of food providers, schools, churches, healthcare partners, and community leaders working together to strengthen our local food system.
Meetings are public. They are held at 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Fortify Life beginning in March. Sign up below to be added to the email list for updates about the alliance.