Volunteers make all of the difference! 🍎 The Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc. is held in the parking lot of Blue River Career Program in Shelbyville on the third Saturday of each month from 10am-Noon (Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, and Dec. 19). The Mobile Pantry is also in Morristown on the fourth Friday of each month from 1-2:30pm (Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 27). Volunteers are always needed and appreciated! If you would like to help out, you can just show up approximately a half hour before the distribution.

Preparations are underway to bring The Lisa Muegge Feast of Plenty to Shelby County, IN for the first time this Thanksgiving. Local partners are working together to ensure community members have access to a free Thanksgiving meal and food for their pantry following the holiday.

SAFESITTER Essentials with CPR prepares students in grades 6–8 to safely stay home alone, care for younger siblings, or babysit through hands-on activities covering choking rescue, CPR, and other essential safety skills. The class will be held October 3 from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Shelby County Health Department, with registration limited to 10 students and a cost of $20.

Come celebrate the completion of Carl Leck's bird mural and Shelby County's designation as Indiana's first county-wide BirdTown. Explore the connections between art, nature, and the birds in our own backyard.

All are welcome to attend Morristown Community Historical Society monthly meetings! They meet every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7pm at the Morristown Fire Station.

Judicial District 17 VASIA invites community members to a Lunch & Learn on September 17 at Vino Villa in Greenwood, IN to explore what it means to become a volunteer advocate. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet current advocates, learn how they can make a meaningful difference in the life of a vulnerable adult, and enjoy a complimentary lunch. As a thank-you for attending, each participant will receive a gift card, making this a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about advocacy in a welcoming, informal setting.

Plan to join the Shelby County Arts Fest for Arts in the Park on Saturday, September 12 (9am-2pm / Free Admission) at Blue River Memorial Park in Shelbyville.

Healthy Shelby County is excited to celebrate the Mary Jane Reed & Robert W. Reed CommunityLink. This nonprofit center will feature various office and meeting space for several of our social service agencies. An open house will be held on Wed., September 30 (3pm-6pm) at 2311 S. Miller St. Shelbyville, IN.

Stretch your grocery budget at the Shelby County Farmers Market with our SNAP Match program! Simply visit the Farmers Market Information Table, use your EBT card to purchase market tokens for SNAP-eligible foods, and we'll match up to $20 in Market Bucks each market. It's an easy way to get more fresh, local fruits, vegetables, and other eligible foods while supporting local farmers. Join us every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Downtown Shelbyville Public Square and make your SNAP benefits go even further!

Shelby County Reads is celebrating its 23rd season with a community-wide reading program featuring both a fiction and nonfiction selection inspired by the themes of America 250. Through shared reading, book discussions, a community writing contest, and a special storytime at the Farmer's Market on August 29, the program invites residents to explore stories of history, identity, and resilience while connecting with one another through meaningful conversations.

Gleaners Shelby County Mobile Food Pantry will be meeting at the Blue River Career Programs parking lot on the third Saturday of every month from 10am-Noon beginning Sat., August 16, 2025. The Mobile Food Pantry truck also travels to Morristown (209 S Washington St. Morristown, IN 46161) on the 4th Friday of every month from 1-2:30pm. Volunteers are needed before and during the event.

If you want to shop and support a good cause, make sure to follow Rupert’s Kids for their regular Community Days Events in Shelbyville and Flat Rock. Community Day Events are a unique opportunity for Rupert's Kids to give back to the community while also supporting our mission through fundraising. These events are made possible through our valuable partnership with CVS, which donates unused inventory that might otherwise end up in landfills. You can learn more and sign up to receive their enewsletter here.

The Community Foundation of Hancock County is offering the following program: News Navigators. Through presentations, discussions, and conversations with local media professionals and content creators, participants will have an opportunity to learn how news is produced, explore the changing media landscape, and engage in thoughtful dialogue about issues that affect how people stay informed. Learn More and Register...

Two new agencies have joined our Shelby County Nonprofit family! 

• Su Casa: Latino centered social service agency

• De Colores Arts Collective: Celebrating Hispanic cultural arts, music, craft, and community  

Josh Martin was hired as the new Executive Director of the Shelby County YMCA. He will officially begin his new role on Mon., August 10. Congrats, Josh!

Finding grant funding can feel especially challenging in today's uncertain landscape, but new opportunities are available. In a recent Charitable Advisors article, Morgan Riley shares 10 grant opportunities for Indiana nonprofits and offers practical encouragement for organizations looking to diversify funding, strengthen partnerships, and build long-term resilience. Whether your organization is large or small, this resource is a great place to start exploring new funding possibilities. Read article…

Shelby County Players recently received a $1 million Arts & Culture Award through Indiana's READI 2.0 program to support Phase 2 of the Wortman Family Civic Theatre project. The funding will provide professional lighting, sound, audio-visual, and networking technology, enhancing performances while expanding opportunities for educational programs, community events, workforce training, and increased accessibility.

Sunshine Houses hours have changed; the Red Barn will now be open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9am-1pm.

The Salvation Army of Shelbyville, Indiana has a few Sundays and Holidays that they need a Church, Group, or Family to provide a meal for the Community Meal Program. Groups would be responsible for bringing the meal in or cooking on site. Serving the meals, and cleanup.

Lilly Endowment has just issued a request for information from human service organizations. We welcome Indiana-based nonprofit human service organizations to submit the information outlined in the Indiana Human Services Organizations Request for Information (RFI), which can be accessed at the following link:

https://lillyendowment.org/request-for-information-from-indiana-human-service-organizations/.

The We Ride Bikes 2026 season starts in May! They need pilots to join their team to help give rides this summer. Please email us at celijo@gmail.com if you are interested in helping out.

The Fairland Historical Society is proud to celebrate their second anniversary! As they continue sharing the stories that shape our community, they’re excited to introduce their new website—a hub for local history. Explore historic photos, discover helpful resources, and stay updated on upcoming events at https://sites.google.com/view/fairland-historical-society. Be sure to bookmark the page and check back often!

The Shelby County Active Aging Coalition is collecting box fans for our Beat the Heat Fan Drive! If you would like to get involved to help our seniors during the heat of summer, please see the flyer for more information. Donations can be dropped off at Shelby Senior Services (2120 Intelliplex Dr Ste. 101, Shelbyville, IN 46176) Mon - Fri 8am-4:30pm.

Shelby County Public Library is ready to begin extensive renovation and rejuvenation – just in time for spring. Work is slated to begin on March 4 or 5. The project will be financed by a $2 million General Obligation Bond, which was approved by the Shelby County Council in July 2025.

Did you know that you can sign up to receive text alerts from Emergency Management Shelby County? Recently this system was activated to share about severe weather, the Warming Shelter that was activated, and who to contact to volunteer.