Donations welcome!

With the holiday season at the midway point, I thought I would give a gentle reminder that donations are always accepted at two of my favorite charitable organizations: the Interchurch Food Pantry and The Lord's Locker.

The Lord's Locker is located in Trafalgar and welcomes food, clothing, toys and monetary donations.

If you are in need of assistance from the Lord's Locker, here is the criteria.

Address:	101 S. Pleasant
	Trafalgar, IN 46181
Phone(s):	(317) 878-7708
Fax:	(317) 878-5866
Operating Agency:	Lord's Locker
Hours:	Shopping: Wed. 9am-3pm Food Pantry sign-up 9am-9:30am; Donations Mon. 9am-1pm, Tues. 9am-Noon, Wed. 9am-3pm and every 3rd Sat. 9am-Noon
Description:	Collects donated items and redistributes them to persons in need. Offers free clothing, shoes, household goods, furniture and toys.
On Busline:	No
Eligibility:	Open to needy persons including victims of fires, floods, abuse or other circumstances.
Area Served:	Open
Intake Procedure:	Call or visit for more information.

The Interchurch Food Pantry is located in Franklin at 830 Overstreet in Franklin.  They welcome food and monetary donations.

If you are in need of assistance from the Interchurch Food Pantry, here is the criteria.

Address:	830 Overstreet Ave.
	Franklin, IN 46131
Phone(s):	(317) 736-5090
Operating Agency:	Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County
Hours:	Mon.-Fri. 1pm-3pm
Description:	Provides food assistance to Johnson County residents. Requires ID, preferably picture ID. Also requires a written referral, dated the same day the client comes to the pantry, from a human service organization, WIC, the welfare office or a church. Assistance is limited to once a month, 30 days apart. Accepts donations to the food pantry delivered during open hours. Also accepts monetary donations as well.
On Busline:	No
Eligibility:	Must be a Johnson County resident and eligibly income guidelines.
Area Served:	Johnson County
Intake Procedure:	165% of the poverty level.