Hoosier Hills Food Bank at Canopy of Lights Ceremony

Once again, Hoosier Hills Food Bank will be present during the annual Canopy of Lights ceremony on the Courthouse Square the day after Thanksgiving to collect donations.

HHFB will have a tent just east of the stage on Kirkwood Avenue and will distribute Children’s Art Calendars and lighted wrist bands to anyone making a non-perishable food or financial donation.

“We’re excited to be back as part of the lighting ceremony for the Canopy in order to raise awareness that there is still a high level of food insecurity in Bloomington and Monroe County,” said HHFB CEO Julio Alonso.  “We’re grateful to Downtown Bloomington and the Monroe County Commissioners for the opportunity to participate in this great tradition. The timing of the canopy lighting matches perfectly with the theme of our annual holiday campaign, which asks ‘What happens when the leftovers are gone?’ as a reminder that people need food assistance all year long.”

The Canopy of Lights ceremony will take place on Friday, November 29 at 6pm and include entertainment, remarks from public officials and a visit from Santa Claus, who will do the honors and light up the canopy around the courthouse square.  The food bank tent will be open from 5pm until after the end of the holiday program and lighting of the square.  Donations of any non-perishable food items are welcome with canned meats, fruits and vegetables being most needed.  Financial donations will also be accepted.  Any donors will receive an HHFB 2025 Children’s Art Calendar and/or a novelty lighted bracelet while supplies last.

If you’re not attending the Canopy celebration, you can donate to HHFB at www.hhfoodbank.org or by sending a check to PO Box 697, Bloomington, IN 47402.