The Pax Center

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The Pax Center's mission is to keep LaPorte County, Indiana, loved well and fed well through a network of community gardens, food pantries, and community meals.

Protecting Our Community SpacesWe are saddened to share that the Jackson Street Community Garden has recently experience...
06/05/2026

Protecting Our Community Spaces

We are saddened to share that the Jackson Street Community Garden has recently experienced several acts of vandalism. Locks have been cut, plants have been stolen, and individual garden plots have been damaged.

Our community gardens are a labor of love. We take great pride in creating beautiful spaces where everyone in LaPorte County can access fresh, healthy produce for free. While it brings us joy to provide this resource, it is deeply disappointing to see these spaces mistreated.

We are asking for your help to keep our gardens safe and thriving. If you see something happening in our gardens that shouldn’t be, please say something.

How you can help:
Send us a message here on Facebook.
Email Nate Loucks at [email protected].

Thank you for helping us look out for one another and for these vital community spaces. Together, we can make sure LaPorte stays well-fed and well-loved.

Thinking about visiting our food pantry for the first time? We know it can feel a little overwhelming to take that first...
06/04/2026

Thinking about visiting our food pantry for the first time? We know it can feel a little overwhelming to take that first step, but we want you to know: you are welcome here.

At The Pax Center, there are no barriers and no judgment. Whether you're facing a short-term hurdle or a long-term challenge, we are here to help keep you well-fed and well-loved.

Here is what to expect:
- Friendly faces who are happy to see you.
- On your first  visit, there is a quick form to fill out from the USDA.
- A simple process: we just need to know how many people are in your household so we can provide the right amount of food.
- A choice of fresh produce, pantry staples, and more.

You don't need a special referral or a mountain of paperwork. Just come as you are.

📍 606 Washington St.
⏰ Wednesdays: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
⏰ Thursdays: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
⏰ Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Let us help take a little off your plate this week.

Tonight’s community meal is being prepared and served by our wonderful friends at Tri-Kappa. They’ve put together an inc...
06/03/2026

Tonight’s community meal is being prepared and served by our wonderful friends at Tri-Kappa. They’ve put together an incredible menu for us:

- Meatballs with mushroom gravy over noodles
- Three Bean Salad & Garden Salad
- Warm Rolls
- Fresh Watermelon
- Plus dessert!

We believe everyone deserves to be well-fed and well-loved. Whether you’re looking for a hot meal or just a seat at a friendly table, our doors are open to everyone. No barriers, no judgment: just a community coming together.

📍 606 Washington St.
⏰ Tonight, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Come hungry and let us help take a little off your plate!

The food pantry is open today from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM!Now that school is out for the summer, we know many families might...
06/03/2026

The food pantry is open today from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM!

Now that school is out for the summer, we know many families might need a little extra help with groceries. If you or someone you know could use a hand, please stop by.

We believe in keeping our community well-fed and well-loved. There are no barriers and no judgment here: just neighbors helping neighbors.

📍 606 Washington St.
⏰ Today, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Gardening season is officially here!Our gardens are just planted, but they'll soon be growing fresh vegetables! That mea...
06/02/2026

Gardening season is officially here!

Our gardens are just planted, but they'll soon be growing fresh vegetables! That means our Share Tables at the Jackson Street Community Garden and the Brighton Street Green Space will be ready for action.

This summer, if your garden is producing more than you can use, bring your extra harvest to share with your neighbors. There are Share Tables at both gardens.

We want to make sure that nothing goes to waste in your gardens and ours!

In May, our community came together to share 398 hot meals. On average, we welcomed 57 neighbors at every event, ensurin...
06/01/2026

In May, our community came together to share 398 hot meals. On average, we welcomed 57 neighbors at every event, ensuring everyone walked away feeling well-fed and well-loved.

These meals are more than just food; they are a labor of love from our volunteers and a chance for people to connect with others. Whether you’re facing a tough week or just need a warm seat at a table, our doors are open with no barriers and no judgment. We believe in neighbors helping neighbors, and there is always a place for YOU at our table.

Come join us for a hot meal and some good company:

📍 606 Washington St.
⏰ Lunch: Mondays, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
⏰ Dinner: Wednesdays, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

It is completely free and open to the public. Let us help take a little off your plate this week!

Hey everyone, are you ready for lunch?Today we have a hearty and comforting menu waiting for you at the Pax. It is alway...
06/01/2026

Hey everyone, are you ready for lunch?

Today we have a hearty and comforting menu waiting for you at the Pax. It is always a labor of love to prepare these meals for our neighbors, and we would love to see you there.

On the menu:
BBQ Chicken
Baked Potatoes
Homemade Mac & Cheese
Corn
Cucumber & Onion Vinegar Salad
Garden Salad, and Corn Muffins for dessert.

Come join us for a hot meal and some great company. There are no barriers and no judgment: just good food and community. Let us help take a little off your plate today.

📍 605 Washington Street, LaPorte
⏰ 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Did you know that for many families in Indiana, SNAP benefits only last about 13 days each month?That leaves more than t...
05/31/2026

Did you know that for many families in Indiana, SNAP benefits only last about 13 days each month?

That leaves more than two weeks during which parents are often unsure how they’ll keep their kids well-fed and well-loved. That 'gap' is exactly where the Pax Center steps in.

We’re here to bridge that 17-day stretch with a pantry that offers choice, dignity, and fresh food—so no one has to go those last two weeks empty-handed.

If you want to help us close that gap for our neighbors in LaPorte County, you can partner with us here: www.thepaxcenter.com

05/30/2026

Today some of the senior members of the La Porte Student Athletic Council presented a donation to the Pax Center of La Porte. This money was part of what was raised during last fall's Trick or Treat Night!

In May, our community came together in a big way.Across 13 pantry events, we served 251 households at the Pax Center foo...
05/30/2026

In May, our community came together in a big way.

Across 13 pantry events, we served 251 households at the Pax Center food pantry: 747 of our neighbors were kept well-fed and well-loved last month alone. So far this year, your support has helped provide enough groceries for 3,697 people in LaPorte County and beyond.

We are so grateful for this community, and for the way you look out for one another. If you would like to partner with us to keep this mission going, you can donate online at thepaxcenter.com.

Every bit helps take a little off our neighbors' plates.

Address

605 Washington Street
Laporte, IN
46350

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 1pm
Wednesday 12pm - 1:30pm
5pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 1:30pm
Saturday 9am - 10:30pm

Telephone

+12195757842

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