Community hands planting together, representing the roots of giving and collective impact

Hands & Feet of Jesus Christ

Committed to being the hands and feet of Jesus Christ in Butler, Indiana

A food pantry with a plan to give, serve, and impact DeKalb County

Rooted in Giving

Give. Serve. Impact.

Roots of Giving is committed to meeting the most basic need for individuals and families in DeKalb County — access to food. Food insecurities create undue stress and anxiety for those struggling to keep food on their tables. When this basic need is met, families and children feel safe, supported and can begin to live, rather than simply survive.

Hands passing a basket of fresh food to a neighbor

Give

Offering food for families in DeKalb County regardless of income or circumstance.

Preparing and sharing a warm meal in a community kitchen

Serve

Creating programs that allow for education in food preparation and tips for food management.

A smiling child receiving snack packs at the food pantry

Impact

Offering snack packs to children to sustain food needs outside of school days.

A Growing Need

Food insecurity in DeKalb County continues to rise.

People struggling with food insecurity

DeKalb County, 2022 (up from 4,010 in 2021)

$0.00

Average meal cost

DeKalb County, 2022 (up from $3.26 in 2021)

0.0%

Food insecurity rate

DeKalb County (up from 9.3% in 2021)

Source: Feeding America

How We Help

Food Pantry

Emergency food assistance for families in need. Open to all DeKalb County residents regardless of income.

Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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Runners at the annual Roots of Giving 5K fundraiser

Annual 5K Fundraiser

Community run/walk at Maxton Park raising funds for our new food pantry building. Prizes, t-shirts, and family fun.

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Children smiling and enjoying nutritious lunches together in a school cafeteria

Snack Packs for Kids

Providing snack packs to children to sustain food needs outside of school days, keeping kids nourished year-round.

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“What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace, be warmed and filled,’ without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.”

— James 2:14–17

Rooted in Support

There are many ways to support our mission.

Hands planting a seedling in rich soil, representing growth and investment in the community

Capital Campaign

Help fund the construction of a needed facility for the food pantry.

Hands holding a paper bag filled with fresh groceries including bread, apples, and vegetables

Monthly Donors

Support food purchases and ongoing operating costs with a monthly gift.

Volunteers joining hands together in a circle at the food pantry, symbolizing community partnership

Corporate Sponsors

Underwrite or sponsor specific costs or aspects of our mission.

Events

Butler Days Parade Float

Aug 23, 2024Butler, IN

Volunteers, board members and individuals walked in the Butler Days parade. We showcased our float and won a trophy for "Most Creative."

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5K Run/Walk Fundraiser

Aug 11, 2024695 East Green St, Maxton Park, Butler, IN

Our biggest event of the year! Walk or run to support our new food pantry building. All proceeds go directly to helping families in DeKalb County. Participants of all ages and skill levels are welcome.

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