Drop Off Site


7555 English Village Lane

Indianapolis, IN 46239


🥫 Requested Food Donations


🍚 Staples & Grains


• White or brown rice (1–2 lb bags)

• Pasta (spaghetti, elbow macaroni, penne)

• Instant mashed potatoes

• Cornmeal or grits

• Dry beans (black, pinto, kidney, lentils)



🥫 Canned Goods


• Canned vegetables (green beans, corn, peas)

• Canned fruit in juice (peaches, pineapple, mixed fruit)

• Canned meats (chicken, tuna, salmon, Vienna sausages)

• Canned chili or stew

• Canned soups (low-sodium preferred)



🧃 Packaged & Boxed Items


• Boxed macaroni & cheese

• Instant oatmeal packets

• Breakfast cereal (low sugar)

• Shelf-stable milk (boxed or canned)

• Peanut butter & jelly

• Crackers or granola bars



🍼 Baby & Family Essentials


• Baby formula (powdered)

• Baby food jars or pouches

• Diapers (all sizes)

• Wipes



🧼 Hygiene & Household (Optional Add-ons)


• Toilet paper

• Toothpaste & toothbrushes

• Feminine hygiene products

• Hand sanitizer

• Dish soap

Giving online to The Encourager’s Table is the fastest, most impactful way to help feed families in Southeast Indianapolis. Your donation goes directly toward purchasing essential food items, supporting local distribution efforts, and expanding outreach to those in urgent need.

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🙏 Thank You in Advance


To every donor—whether you dropped off a can of food or clicked to give online—thank you for pulling up a seat at The Encourager’s Table.


Your generosity is more than a gift—it’s a lifeline. You’re helping us feed families, restore dignity, and spread hope throughout Southeast Indianapolis.


Together, we’re proving that compassion is contagious and that love looks like action. May your kindness return to you pressed down, shaken together, and running over.


We see you. We honor you. And we thank you.


—Dr. Herbie Mac & The Encourager’s Table Team