Sacred Heart Church Food Pantry Receives $5,000 Donation from Horizon

LAPORTE, IN. — Sacred Heart Church in LaPorte, Indiana is pleased to accept another generous donation from Horizon Bank to support the work of their parish food pantry during the pandemic.

 

“The donation in the amount of $5,000.00 will help to keep serving the increasing needs of the greater LaPorte community. We are so thankful for Horizon’s continued support in this time of need,” stated Deacon Frank J. Zolvinski.

 

“Investing in the well being of our communities continues to be a priority at Horizon during this pandemic. Sacred Heart Church is doing an amazing job providing struggling families with much needed food during these pressing times,” stated Steve Kring, Regional President for Northwest Indiana.

 

The pantry has served 315 households and 3,115 individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are open every Tuesday afternoon from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., weather permitting.

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Donations of non-perishable food items may be placed in the boxes near the entrance to the Church on the weekends or in the entrance area of the Sacred Heart Office (Niesen St.) during office hours.

 

About Sacred Heart Parish
Sacred Heart Parish was founded in 1913, the third Catholic Church in LaPorte.  Sacred Heart is a lively and dedicated Catholic community.  Through the years many have gathered here to work, pray, and worship in the name of Our Lord Jesus Christ.  Founded by Polish immigrants, the parish is now one of three churches that makes up LaPorte Catholic Church.  To learn more about the founding and history of the parish, explore at www.catholiclaporte.org/sacred-heart.html

 

About Horizon Bank

Horizon Bancorp is a locally owned, independent, commercial bank holding company serving Indiana and Michigan through its commercial banking subsidiary Horizon Bank. Horizon also offers mortgage-banking services throughout the Midwest. Horizon Bancorp may be reached online at www.horizonbank.com. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol HBNC.

 

 

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