Keeping LaPorte County well-fed and well-loved!
The Pax Center's mission is to keep LaPorte
County, Indiana, loved well and fed well through
a network of community gardens, food pantries,
and community meals.
"The Pax Center invites you to the second annual
"Locally Sourced: A Night of Food, Art, and Music." This
vibrant gathering on Friday, May 9, 2025 aims to
celebrate and support the spirit of LaPorte by
showcasing a combination of local food, art, and music.
"Locally Sourced" promises to be a fun evening for
attendees of all ages. The event will showcase the
artistic and culinary talents of LaPorte and also
contribute to a noble cause. You can expect a range of
delectable offerings from popular local restaurants and
food vendors, accompanied by the talent of local
musicians.
Our food pantry is open to all. Hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 12-1:30 PM and Saturday from 9-10:30 AM.
FOOD PANTRY
We serve two hot meals every week. Community meal times are Mondays from 11:30-1 PM and Wednesdays from 5-6 PM.
COMMUNITY MEAL
The Brighton Street Green Space and Jackson Street Community Garden help residents access healthy foods and garden programs.
GARDEN & GREEN SPACE
what we DO
BRIGHTON STREET GREEN SPACE
The Brighton Street Green Space is a community revitalization partnership between The Pax Center, State Street Community Church, the City of LaPorte, and the Healthcare Foundation of La Porte.
The green space consists of two large community gardens, an education building,
a barn for training, and a park-like setting to enjoy the outdoors.
JACKSON STREET COMMUNITY GARDEN
The Jackson Street Community Garden is committed to growing food communally and to giving back to our neighbors. The garden features 50 garden plots for families and individuals and a free u-pick area to benefit the local community. There is also a Share Table for those that wish to donate their own garden produce. The garden is located at the corner of Jackson Street and Jefferson Avenue in downtown LaPorte.
DON DOTSON
Jackson Street Community Garden
Garden Director
On staff since 2022
NATE LOUCKS
CEO/President
nloucks@thepaxcenter.com
On staff since 2015
MEET OUR TEAM
CONTACT US
JAMIE BUCHANAN
Executive Director
jbuchanan@thepaxcenter.com
On staff since 2023
GREG COULTER
Garden and Green Space Director
gcoulter@thepaxcenter.com
On staff since 2024
PROGRAM HOURS
COMMUNITY MEALS
- Mondays 11:30-1 PM
- Wednesdays 5-6 PM
FOOD PANTRIES
- Wednesdays 12-1:30 PM
- Thursdays 12-1:30 PM
- Saturdays 9-10:30 AM
The Pax Center
605 Washington Street
- LaPorte, IN 46350
Brighton Street Green Space
210 Brighton Street
- LaPorte, IN 46350
Jackson Street Community Garden
803 Jackson Street
- LaPorte, IN 46350