Boulevard Place Food Pantry
Mission Statement: Providing emergency food to people in need in our community and surrounding area. A Special Work of the Indianapolis Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Who: The Boulevard Place food pantry, a special work of the Indianapolis Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, was established in 1982 on the property of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. In August 2012 it moved to its present location, a stand-alone building at 4202 N. Boulevard Place. The pantry was created to provide emergency food assistance to people in need. Almost entirely operated by volunteers, the pantry is generously supported by five contributing Catholic parishes (St. Luke, Joan of Arc, Christ the King, Immaculate Heart of Mary, and St. Thomas Aquinas) and is guided by a 14-member board of directors, including representatives of the five parishes. The pantry is non-denominational in its outreach.
What: A point system is used to determine the amount of groceries shoppers may select on each visit. Shoppers are given 17 – 25 points to shop (self-select) depending upon family size. In addition, produce, bread, milk, eggs, baby food, treats, specialty and overstock items are given out for 0 points.
When: The pantry is open three days during the week, including inside shopping on Thursdays and Saturdays.
WEDNESDAY: Outside drive-up only, 10 a.m. to noon*
THURSDAY: Inside shopping, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SATURDAY: Inside shopping, 9 a.m. to noon
Stocking day & walk-in donations: Tuesdays, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
CLOSED – Sunday, Monday and Friday
Full instructions for first-time shoppers are available at the Pantry. Atención hispanohablantes: Tenemos instrucciones en la Despensa sobre cómo comenzar y cómo funcionan los puntos.
Before you visit, we recommend you call our office number and listen to the latest information and updates on our recorded greeting.
Partners: Boulevard Place has approximately 120 adult and student volunteers that stock the shelves, assist clients, off load deliveries, clean and maintain the property. In addition to the parish support we work with Gleaners Food Bank, USDA, Second Helpings, St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocesan Conferences (Indianapolis Council), HATCH for Hunger, the Broad Ripple Farmers Market, Newfields, the SHarP Community Garden, Entenmann’s bakery, Starbucks, and Fairview Presbyterian Church. All of these partners provide volunteers and/or food and/or funds to the pantry. Landscaping is provided courtesy of the Marion County Master Gardener Association. The pantry continues to search for ways to be more helpful to clients on a holistic basis. The pantry’s efforts in this area are ongoing.
Information: 317-924-3461 or contact us at: info-blvdplace@svdpindy.org
Proudly representing a community asset. Our Facebook business page is here: https://bit.ly/BlvdOnFB
Boulevard Place Food Pantry Final Annual Report 2021
Visuals: To assist us in our mission you are welcome to scan this QR code with the camera on your smartphone or smart device, which will allow you to safely and securely make an e-donation on the St. Vincent DePaul web gage
