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.

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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.



Make a difference

volunteer today

If you are interested in volunteering at the Pax Center,

please fill out the form by clicking the box above.

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