$15,000 food pantry appropriation for Hope Southern Indiana
Summary
Hope Southern Indiana's pantry is seeing a 22% jump in demand and 100+ new families a month, worsened by the library pantry dropping USDA donations. The city's opioid settlement money would feed about 125 more people.
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Last discussed Jul 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
An undesignated amount of unrestricted opioid settlement funds would be directed to the food pantry.
Food-insecure families in New Albany and Floyd County.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Jul 6, 2026
Hope Southern Indiana's pantry is seeing a 22% jump in demand and 100+ new families a month, worsened by the library pantry dropping USDA donations. The city's opioid settlement money would feed about 125 more people.
City Council - Jun 18, 2026
After the Floyd County Library scaled back its food pantry, the city is stepping in with $15,000 to help Hope Southern Indiana cover increased demand. The county may match it with opioid settlement funds.
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