Serving those in need

Since 1972

Nappanee Open Door is a nonprofit, 501(c) (3) organization in Nappanee serving the WaNee Community since 1972. We serve people who are in need of food and other types of assistance. Housed in the old B & O Railroad Depot, located just north of the railroad tracks at 292 South Main Street, the Nappanee Open Door is open from 9-11am Monday through Friday and also Wednesday 4pm-6pm. Stop in to see what all our organization has to offer.

About Us

Serving those in need since 1972

What is Nappanee Open Door?

Since 1972, Nappanee Open Door has been a non-profit service organization whose goal is to assist families and individuals in need within the WaNee community. There is NO PAID staff! There’s just a group of volunteers who believe that service to others is their reward. Nappanee Open Door was organized as a 501(c) (3) charitable organization to provide assistance in the form of food, clothing, utility payment, hotel/motel and other emergency expenses for the needy individuals and families located in the WaNee area.

How Are We Funded?

The depot facility, including heat and electricity, is donated by the City of Nappanee. The only outlay of money is for liability insurance and local telephone service. All other costs of operation are either donated or volunteered. Obviously your donated dollars go much further in a totally volunteer organization.

How Can You Help?

Food | Money | Time

Donate Non-Perishable Foods

Nappanee Open Door is always in need of food that can be stored for a period of time. Canned goods, paper supplies and other non-perishable items can always be used. We do have multiple freezers and refrigerators to store perishable products. Always call us at 574-773-3820 if you are planning to donate non-perishable items so we can determine what is most needed on our shelves.

Donate Money

Because Nappanee Open Door helps families in need, we often have to help pay to keep their electricity on or keep heating their home on a temporary basis. We work very closely with the township trustees to determine the emergency needs. Since we are a 100% Volunteer Organization, your donations GO DIRECTLY to helping those in need! And since we are a 501(c) (3) organization, your donation is 100% tax deductible!

Donate Your Time

There are always jobs to be done at the Nappanee Open Door. Picking up and delivering the donated food, arranging the tables of items, packing boxes and volunteering during the hours of 9-11am, when we are open, are always welcome tasks. Volunteer as many or as few hours as you feel comfortable. Call us at 574-773-3820 and leave a message. If you enjoy helping others in times of need, you will enjoy joining us at Nappanee Open Door

Our Volunteers

Officers & Board Members

John Personett

President

Wayne Scheumann

Treasurer

Larry Perks

Secretary

Board Members

Brian Hoffer
Robert Mclean
Earl & Peg Hunsberger
Nelson Miller
Linda Hartzell
John Mahon
Mike Tobias
Honey Walters

Agency Partners

Support to create healthier communities

Contact us

Nappanee Open Door
292 South Main Street
Nappanee, IN 46550

Monday-Friday: 9am-11am
Wednesday: 4pm-6pm

Closed Saturdays & Sundays (and Holidays)

574-773-3820

info@nappaneeopendoor.com

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