Why the Free Store Exists
Over 40% of Marion County households can not afford to meet all of their monthly needs.
Over 1,800 people in Indianapolis are unhoused.
Weather can be deadly
Indianapolis has an average of 60 days per year with life threatening weather conditions; it only takes one
Housing insecurity is on the rise
180% increase in homelessness in Marion County since COVID19
Overdose is the leading cause of death
Unhoused people are much more likely to die of overdose
Impact in Numbers
Your Impact, Our Commitment
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Irreversible overdoses and deaths due to weather among free store attendees since the store began
97
Doses of overdose reversal medication Narcan distributed this quarter
$11,032
In supplies and direct aid distributed in the last 12 months
60%
Reduction in 911 calls among regular free store attendees
"Y'all gave me a chance to make better choices, because I could think about something other than surviving the night."
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Where Your Money Goes
80%
Direct Services
Supplies: 70%
Direct aid: 10%
Crisis intervention: 20%
10%
Operations
Staff, technology, admin.
10%
Outreach & Education
Posters and fliers, Narcan training events
Everyone Deserves To Feel Supported
Questions?
Email: info@freestoreindy.org
Other Ways to Help:
Volunteer as a board member
Share our mission on social media
Organize a fundraiser at your office