The Open Doors Pantry was founded in 1990 as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization by Christian residents of Westfield, Indiana.  Their desire was to serve local families in need of spiritual support, and access to free food and clothing.  These goals were accomplished through volunteer support of local churches and individuals in the community.

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Open Doors is a 100% volunteer organization supporting our Mission with its facilities open 52 weeks of the year.  Open Doors has evolved through the years from a food and clothing pantry to now providing numerous programs to support our clients' personal and family needs.

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​​​WHO WE SERVE

Open Doors of Washington Township serves eligible individuals and families who live in Westfield Washington Township of Hamilton County, Indiana and have food and clothing needs due to age or low income.  We also provide assistance to people outside this area who attend one of our member churches.

 

HOW WE HELP

We have a centralized food and clothing pantry.  We also have a referral system for resources available in the community.   We provide extra assistance through seasonal special programs, such as Back-To-School and Thanksgiving.  We strive to promote understanding among individuals from different ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.  We do all this by ministering in the name of Jesus Christ to the people of the community.

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For additional resources within our county, refer to the resource page on the Westfield Washington Township Trustee website.

 

APPLYING FOR ASSISTANCE

Please bring with you the following documents:

• Driver’s License or government issued Identification card

• Proof of residency (2 items with your address on them), for instance:

  • Lease or mortgage with name on it

  • Utility statement

  • Income statement (paycheck stub, social security, disability, etc.)

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APPLICATION FORM  (Print out and bring in this application form to speed up the process.)

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1.  How often can I receive food?

   • Once a month, clients can meet with the advocate to shop from the food list.  At this visit, clients can also shop the Front Room and clothing area.

   • May shop the Front Room once a week.
      

2.  How is the amount of food I would receive determined?

   • It is based on the number of individuals in the household.
      

3.  How often can I receive clothing?

   • Clients can select clothing during any Front Room visit (once a week).
      

4.  Is there a limit on clothing?

   • 25 items per visit.

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“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink,

I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me.”

(Matthew 25:35)