THE CARING CENTER HISTORY

The Caring Center was established in the early 1980's when a small group of people from St. Peter's church formed a committee to distribute food and clothing to the needy.

In the beginning, the church fellowship hall was used. Then in 1999, the Caring Center moved to larger quarters at 620 Indianapolis Avenue in Lebanon with 2500 square feet and a kitchen, and the operations expanded greatly. In 2006 the Caring Center moved to its present location at 1230 Ransdell Court in Lebanon with over 5000 square feet, a kitchen and meeting rooms.

The Caring Center now serves thousands every year, continuing its mission of distributing food and clothing through the compassionate care of scores of donors and volunteers.

In 2006, we helped 9,808 individuals and 3,145 families – 4,000 were children.

• Food: We helped 6,532 individuals representing 2,239 families – over 2500 were children
• Clothing:  We helped 3,098 individuals representing 1,081 families – over 1500 were children
• We helped 151 children with new supplies, socks and underwear

In 2007, we helped 11,283 individuals and 3,211 families – 5,330 were children.

• Food: We helped 8,536 individuals representing 3,211 families – 3,837 were children
• Clothing:  We helped 3,704 individuals representing 1,045 families – over 1800 were children
• We helped 225 children with new school supplies, socks and underwear

In 2008, we helped 10,360 individuals and 2,607 families – 4,940 were children.

• Food: We helped 8267 individuals – 3804 were children
• Clothing: We helped 3487 individuals representing 959 families – 1732 were children
• New Families Served in 2008 – 309

The Caring Center now accepts monetary donations online

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1230 Ransdell Court
Lebanon, IN 46052
Phone: 765-482-2020
info@thecaringcenter.net
Hours:
M, W - 8am to 2pm
Tu, Th, & F - 11 am to 5 pm
1st Sat each month - 9 am to Noon