(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Food Pantry is the recipient of a $1,500 grant from the Ripley County Community Foundation (RCCF) that will be used to support ongoing operational expenses.
“We are deeply grateful to the RCCF for its continued support,” said pantry director Kendra Basler. “These funds help us purchase food and personal care items that clients can select for their households. This grant is especially meaningful as rising costs for groceries, transportation, and utilities continue to put pressure on household budgets.”
In 2026, the pantry served an average of 222 families each month, which represents about 797 individuals.
Nearly half of those served are children and adolescents under the age of 18.
The food pantry is open Wednesdays from Noon to 4 p.m. except during holiday or weather-related closings.
Evening hours are available from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
Those interested in supporting the pantry may mail financial donations to:
Batesville Food Pantry
P.O. Box 383
Batesville, IN 47006
Donations may also be made online at www.batesvillefoodpantry.org by clicking the Donate button.
In addition, non-perishable food donations can be dropped off at collection boxes outside the food pantry, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, or St. Louis Catholic Church at any time.
