How It Works
Neighborhoods are assigned a twice-monthly date when Stone Belt clients and staff collect non-perishable food donations and deliver them to area food banks. Donors place their contributions in special bags outside their homes. Stone Belt leaves empty bags with reminder cards that list the next date for pick up, and will even send email reminders the day before.
Download our Hand in Hand Fact Sheet.
Watch a video clip about Hand in Hand on Stone Belt's YouTube channel.
Program Statistics
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• Hand in Hand collected over 11,000 lbs of food in 2009.
• Hand in Hand provided 16% of the total contributions to Community Kitchen in Bloomington in 2009, making the program the largest individual donor to that agency.
Community Impact
The project creates an opportunity for individuals with disabilities to demonstrate their contributions to community building through meaningful volunteer employment. The project teaches the community about the ability of everyone to make a difference. The level of awareness and commitment to social needs in Bloomington is growing exponentially through participant involvement.
Community Resources
Stone Belt is honored to have received a 2007 grant from the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County (Bloomington, Indiana) in order to support and expand the Hand in Hand Project. Additional expenses for the project are funded through the Stone Belt operating budget, and through generous and visionary individual donors.
Get Involved
Participating in the Hand in Hand Project is simple, easy, and helps so many people.
Check to see if your neighborhood is already on the list, or ask how your neighborhood can be added by calling 812-332-2168 or emailing Hand in Hand. Routes are currently being supported in the following communities: Bloomington, Spencer, Columbus and Bedford.
Learn more about how you can start making a difference today!