Eric Blackmon Sr

ross township trustee



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FOOD PANTRY



TO RECEIVE YOUR FOOD PANTRY REFERRAL YOU MUST BRING A CURRENT UTILITY BILL!

  • Everyone reapplying must provide verification that you are a resident of Ross Township.
  • Clients receiving food stamps must provide the letter indicating everyone in the household.
  • You must provide proof with a current Indiana Drivers License or Indiana State ID with your address and a current utility bill (Nipsco, Water, Home Phone, Cell Phone, Cable, Current Lease or Mortgage information) as proof of Ross Township residency.


Pre-qualified Ross Township Residents only!


**NO pantry referrals will be distributed after 10:45 a.m. on Friday mornings.

Food Pantry Opens on Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.


NO Exceptions and Your Cooperation Is Appreciated!


Click here for Food Pantry List

FOOD PANTRY ITEMS NEEDED



  • Breakfast
  • Cereal
  • Can meat
  • Can fruit
  • Can vegetables
  • Crackers
  • Cookies
  • Dry bean/Lentils (1lbs)
  • Instant Mash Potatoes
  • Jelly
  • Mac & Cheese
  • Sugar

Click for printable list

  • Salt
  • Stuffing
  • Pasta
  • Peanut Butter
  • Rice (Small bag/Box)
  • Spaghetti Sauce
  • Pinesol/Bleach
  • Dish soap
  • Hand soap
  • Paper goods
  • Personal hygiene
  • Shampoo/Conditioner Toothpaste/Toothbrush


special non-tax supported programs



A few things we love doing.



Holiday Assistance





Ross Township coordinates food programs for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter for eligible Ross Township residents. Donations from local business, churches, schools, service clubs, organizations, labor unions and generous local private citizens help us with providing holiday dinners for residents of Ross Township.



Christmas Party





Annual Christmas Party



Easter Egg Hunt





Invitations are limited to Ross Township children up to 4th grade. Flyers are distributed through the Merrillville school system announcing the date and time of this event. Fire trucks, hay rides, pony rides, face painting, a moonwalk and pictures with the Easter Bunny lead up to the Easter Egg Hunt.



Angel Tree Program





During the Christmas holiday season, presents and clothing are distributed to eligible children of Ross Township through special programs coordinated through the township office. Local businesses, churches, organizations, and generous local private citizens provide eligible children with the experience of opening presents from Santa Clause.



Back to School Assistance Program





Ross Township partners with the Merrillville Police Department and Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #168 to assist children in back to school clothing and supplies.


Various organizations and individuals also donate back packs and school supplies.



Food Drives





Monetary and food donations support the Ross Township Food Pantry throughout the year.



ROSS TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE



Business Hours are Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed daily 12:00 - 1:00 for lunch

26 W. 73rd Avenue
​Merrillville, IN 46410


Call: 219.769.2111


ChiefDeputy@RossTownship.org

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