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what we DO
FOOD PANTRY
Our food pantry is open to all. Hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 12-1:30 PM and Saturday from 9-10:30 AM.
COMMUNITY MEAL
We serve two hot meals every week. Community meal times are Mondays from 11:30-1 PM and Wednesdays from 5-6 PM.
GARDEN & GREEN SPACE
The Brighton Street Green Space and Jackson Street Community Garden help residents access healthy foods and garden programs.
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.
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.
JACKSON STREET COMMUNITY GARDEN
MEET OUR TEAM
NATE LOUCKS
CEO/President
nloucks@thepaxcenter.com
On staff since 2015
JAMIE BUCHANAN
Executive Director
jbuchanan@thepaxcenter.com
On staff since 2023
DON DOTSON
Jackson Street Community Garden
Garden Director
On staff since 2022
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
