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A Lebanon nonprofit that runs a food pantry, clothing help, classes, and other programs for people facing hardship.
How to reach them
- Phone Main: (765)482-2020
- Website thecaringcenter.net
- Address 1230 Ransdell Court
Lebanon, IN 46052 Map to The Caring Center
Who it’s for
- Services are based on need and decided after an assessment.
- For people facing poverty or hunger. It does not discriminate by race, gender, age, or nationality.
How they can help
- Food pantry and mobile food pantry
- Free coats and other clothing help
- Household items and personal care items
- Food classes and the Getting Ahead program
- Transitional housing
How to get started
You can use the Request Assistance page on the website, call, or visit during open hours.
Details from the county resource guide
- Monday & Wednesday, 8am-2pm
- Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday, 11am-5pm
- 1st Saturday of the month, 9am-12pm
- Closed on 3rd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of the month
- Clothing and food distribution
- Cooking Club: Wednesdays 11:30am-1pm
- Children Overcoming Poverty to Excel (COPE): support programs for children in poverty
- Kids at the Table (KAT): support program for children receiving free/reduced lunches
- Table Talk: group to discuss food issues
- Cooking Club: weekly group meetings on nutrition and cooking
- Getting Ahead: program for individuals in poverty to build resources and personal life plans
Information from The Caring Center’s website and the Boone County Resource Guide, 15th edition (March 2025). Last checked November 2026. Services can change, so call ahead. Tell us if something is out of date.