Operates during the school year from 3-6pm. Many spiritual, educational, and social activities are offered for school-aged children and youth in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade. Programs are free to any children in the community, but each child must be registered by a parent or legal guardian. Kids are fed a snack upon arrival, followed by activities such as crafts, sports, games, internet, reading and others. Homework help is also available each day. Every day at 5pm they attend chapel, followed by dinner at 5:30pm.
Summer Program
Operates during the summer months for school-aged children who are entering Kindergarten through 12th grade from 9-1:30 each weekday. Children are fed breakfast upon arrival, followed by chapel. They then do a variety of activities including sports, arts and crafts, music, reading, playing outside, etc. Lunch is then served at 1pm. Every Friday during the summer we take the kids on field trips bowling, hiking, skating, swimming, and other activities around the area. For the last trip, we travel out of town for a special field trip on Turner buses! Summer is a wonderful time at the Center, providing many opportunities for the children to grow and learn.
Grumbling Tummies' Cafe CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) & SFSP (Summer Food Service Program)
Monday Crew and Cook
Operates Monday through Friday. Center children are fed snacks upon arrival after school. Children are also given warm, nutritional dinners during the school year and are offered breakfast and lunch during the summer months. The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federal program that provides reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults who are enrolled for care at participating child care centers, day care homes, and adult day care centers. CACFP also provides reimbursements for meals served to children and youth participating in afterschool care programs, children residing in emergency shelters, and adults over the age of 60 or living with a disability and enrolled in day care facilities. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally-funded, state-administered program. SFSP reimburses approved program operators who serve free healthy meals and snacks to children and teens in low-income areas when school is not in session. In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Mother Hubbard's Cupboard Food Pantry
Our Pantry Men
The Food Pantry is an important ministry of the 14th and Chestnut Community Center. Emergency food services are available on Tuesdays from 9am -12 noon. People need to bring proof of Vigo County Residency with them.
Clothes Closet
This ministry provides clean, suitable new and or used clothing and new socks and underwear for the children enrolled in our programs. The clothes closet is open once a week for children of the Center to get the clothing that they need. Every winter, children who are registered and regularly attend the Center are provided with a new coat, hat and gloves. Also, a backpack with school supplies and a new pair of shoes are given to all regularly-attending Center children before school starts each year. Our goal is to meet the children's basic needs so that they can focus on school.
Mom's Matter Support Group
Mom's Matter meets the second Wednesday of each month to lend support and help mothers resolve family issues. A free meal, prizes, and occasional outings are offered. The group is currently studying "Search the Word". The mothers in the group are learning how to read and understand the Bible.