St. Mary of the Lake Food Pantry

St. Mary of the Lake Food Pantry is a Catholic nonprofit food pantry in Gary, Indiana, operated by St. Mary of the Lake Parish as an expression of Catholic social teachings. Founded in November 2015, the pantry serves approximately 120-130 households and around 400 individuals monthly from Lake and Porter counties, providing supplemental food, groceries, and supplies to the working poor, elderly, sick, disabled, and those facing temporary hardship. The pantry also partners with community initiatives like the Gary Rotary Club Fresh Start Farm to provide fresh produce alongside nonperishable goods.