ABOUT
BATESVILLE FOOD PANTRY
The Batesville Food Pantry is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating hunger in our community.
LOCATION & HOURS.
The Batesville Food Pantry is located at 920 County Line Rd., Batesville and the intersection of County Line Rd. (Pearl St.) and Huntersville Rd.
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Distribution hours are 12-4 pm each Wednesday afternoon and 4:30-6:30 pm on the 4th Tuesday of the month except for Holiday and weather related closures.
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The Food Pantry will be closed the following Holidays in 2026:
Wednesday, November 25, 2026
Wednesday, December 23, 2026​​​
REQUIREMENTS.
Each neighbor must attest that they are in need of food assistance. Anyone qualified to receive WIC, SNAP, or NSLP (free/reduced school lunches) qualify to receive food assistance. Anyone not qualified for the programs above must confirm they meet the following income guidelines:
VISION.
An improved life for neighbors by alleviating hunger and reducing poverty so that all neighbors can thrive physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.
SERVICE
REPORT.
HISTORY & MISSION.
The Batesville Food Pantry is a ministry of the Batesville Area Ministerial Association (BAMA). This association is a composite of Christian churches in the Batesville and Oldenburg areas. BAMA has provided financial assistance and volunteer support for the Batesville Food Pantry for over 20 years.
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Since its founding, the Batesville Food Pantry has grown and expanded and now fills part of the building that once served our community as a grocery store.
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Currently, the Batesville Food Pantry partners with the Gleaners Food Bank to distribute food to neighbors in need of food assistance. As a Gleaners partner, the Batesville Food Pantry receives USDA foods.
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Throughout the years, the mission of the Batesville Food Pantry has remained consistent - to fulfill the call of Jesus Christ to love our neighbors by providing convenient & healthy food options at no cost for food-insecure neighbors.
STAFF & VOLUNTEERS.
Director - Kendra Basler
kendra@batesvillefoodpantry.org
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Volunteer Schedule:
January - St. Mark's Lutheran Church
February - St. Paul's Lutheran Church
March - St. John's United Church of Christ
April - Community Church of Batesville
May - Sisters of St. Francis
June - Holy Family / St. Mary of the Rock Catholic Churches
July - St. Anthony Catholic Church
August - Adams Lutheran Church / Ignite Church
September - Church on the Rock Assembly of God
October - Batesville Christian Church
November - St. Louis Catholic Church
December - Batesville United Methodist Church​​
Households Served (2025):
January - 201
February - 163
March - 175
April - 220
May - 201
June - 223
July - 248
August - 195
September - 220
October - 296
November - 271
December - 244​​
Households Served (2024):
January - 241
February - 225
March - 225
April - 222
May - 246
June - 209
July - 255
August - 212
September - 222
October - 213
November - 235
December - 224​​
PARTNERS.
The Batesville Food Pantry receives funding and other support through our partners:
