Community Corner Food Pantry at New Albany Central Library

Welcome to Community Corner

Launched on August 1st, 2021, Community Corner offers a food pantry where guests can get nourishing food for their family. We believe that no one should go hungry. Our pantry provides free food to help those in need. Community Corner is made possible through a partnership with Dare to Care and the USDA.

Pantry Walk-in Hours for Weekly Food:
Monday – 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday – 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday – CLOSED
Thursday – 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Pantry Weekly Food Appointments (limited food items available):
Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Day Bags, ONLY at the Greeter’s Desk:
Monday – Saturday from 9:00 AM -11:00 AM

To make an appointment click the button below:

Make an Appointment

If you are walking or riding a bicycle and have bags that will make transportation of food easier, feel free to bring them to your appointment.

Our Location

New Albany Central Library

180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN

Community Corner is located inside New Albany Central Library on the lower level.

Food Donations

Are you interested in helping Community Corner? Food donations are welcome. You can find a donation box at New Albany Central Library’s main entrance.

Most Needed

  • Pop Top Cans (can openers are a rare commodity, so pop tops are preferable)
  • Saltine Crackers
  • Peanut Butter
  • Pasta
  • Pasta Sauce
  • Tuna cans/snacks/pouches
  • Bottled Water
  • Peanut Butter/Cheese Crackers
  • Granola/protein bars
  • Vienna Sausage
  • Canned Chicken
  • Canned Beef
  • Fruit Cups
  • Microwave Rice Pouches
  • Pop Tarts
  • Ramen

Requested

Food:

  • Individually Packaged Cookies
  • Bread
  • Snack Items

Non Food:

  • Hygiene products [UNOPENED] (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, etc.)
  • Diapers
  • Plastic ware
  • Unopened Bar Soaps
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Deodorant
Amazon Wish List

Amazon Wish List

Did you know that you can support our Community Corner Food Pantry by purchasing items from our Amazon Wish List? Click the button below to see our list of food items and supplies that can be purchased online and delivered directly to our pantry.

View Amazon Wish List

Have questions? Give us a call at (812) 944-8464.

Volunteer Opportunities

Are you interested in volunteering? Click here to download a Volunteer Application.

Completed applications can be dropped off at The Floyd County Library’s Customer Service Desk.

Community Corner Volunteer Training

Volunteer Hours
Mon-Thur: 2 PM – 7 PM
*Wed: 10 AM – 12 PM
*Last Tues: 9 AM – 12 PM
Fri/Sat:10 AM – 12 PM, 2 PM – 4 PM

The above hours are the most beneficial to the pantry. We are willing to work with volunteers that want different hours. Volunteers are required to work for at least 2 hours at a time.

Volunteers must be 16+ and pass a background check.

Description

The pantry has a variety of different tasks. Volunteers will be asked to:

  • Complete appointment intake
    • Record patron information
    • Put together orders that meet USDA/Dare to Care guidelines
    • Help patrons load orders into their vehicles
  • Organize/clean the pantry
    • Shelving and organizing food
    • General cleaning
  • Unloading donations, Dare to Care and USDA* deliveries

*Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.