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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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:
