BATESVILLE, Ind. – Local food pantries are getting some extra help this holiday season.
The Ripley County Community Foundation granted $1,450 to each of the eight Ripley County pantries.
The donation is made possible through United Way contributions and a funding match from MainSource Bank.
Recipients of the United Way Grant were Batesville Area Ministerial Association Food Pantry, Bridge of Hope Food Pantry, Fishes and Loaves Community Food Pantry, Holton Food Pantry, Milan Community Emergency Relief, Ripley County Food Pantry, South Ripley Community Schools Food Pantry, and Sunman Food Pantry.