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A note on independence: Gleaners.wiki is an independent reference compiled from public records, government and evaluator publications, and the organization’s own pages. It is not the official website of Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, and statements the organization makes about itself are attributed to it. Hours, programs and financial figures can change; confirm services with Gleaners at (317) 925-0191 and confirm tax status from IRS or evaluator pages. This is general information, not legal, tax or benefits advice. See the editorial standards.

What is Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana?

It is a Feeding America food bank founded in 1980 in Indianapolis, legally Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Inc., EIN 35-1483868, at 3737 Waldemere Avenue, Suite 200. The official website is gleaners.org.[1][2][3]

Who is the chief executive?

Fred Glass has been president and CEO since 1 October 2022, according to the official biography. The appointment was reported by WTHR on 26 May 2022.[4][5]

What are the hours?

Official office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Drive-thru pantry hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. The Google listing hours match the pantry, not the office. Check gleaners.org for weather closings.[6][3]

How can a household get food?

Start with official Find Help tools on gleaners.org. Channels include the Indianapolis drive-thru pantry, partner pantries, mobile pantries and referral-based Gleaners2Go. This wiki cannot check anyone in.[7][6]

Which counties are served?

The organization names 21 counties in central and southeastern Indiana, listed on the service-area page, through a network of about 300 partner agencies.[8][1]

How many meals does the organization say it distributed in fiscal 2025?

102,265,583 meals, counting Gleaners and Fresh Connect Central together. More than half of that combined total was attributed to Fresh Connect Central shipments to Feeding America banks nationwide.[9]

What food-insecurity figures are published for the service area?

Gleaners published estimates of 331,320 people, including 102,270 children, with rates of 13.9 percent overall and 17.5 percent among children.[9]

How is the charity rated?

The organization cites a multi-year four-star Charity Navigator rating, including a score of 100 described on official pages, a Candid Platinum Seal, and BBB Wise Giving Alliance accreditation since 2021. Check live evaluator profiles for the current score.[10][11]

What is the Google rating?

4.6 from 1,820 reviews, checked 9 November 2026, on the listing titled Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Office.[3]

Is Gleaners.wiki the official website?

No. It is an independent, sourced reference. The official site is gleaners.org. It is also not the Michigan organization that uses the Gleaners name.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Our Story. Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana (gleaners.org). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  2. ^ Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Inc. (EIN 35-1483868). Candid / GuideStar. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  3. ^ a b c Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Office, Google Business Profile (CID 2684240068743332499). Google Maps. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  4. ^ Fred Glass, President & CEO. Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana (gleaners.org). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  5. ^ Fred Glass named new CEO of Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana (26 May 2022). WTHR. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  6. ^ a b Hours and Weather Updates. Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana (gleaners.org). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  7. ^ Our Programs. Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana (gleaners.org). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  8. ^ Hunger in Your Community. Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana (gleaners.org). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  9. ^ a b Key takeaways from Gleaners’ 2025 Impact Report. Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana (gleaners.org). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  10. ^ Our Financials. Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana (gleaners.org). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  11. ^ 2025 Impact Report (PDF). Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana (gleaners.org). Retrieved 9 November 2026.