Make an
impact today
Fuel our mission to help fill the gaps in feeding Bloomington’s unhoused neighbors.
We have successfully prepared and delivered 100+ meals around Bloomington.
Know that your impact will not go unnoticed.
Frequently Asked Questions
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At the moment we are still in process of becoming registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. In the future you will receive an official tax receipt via email immediately after completing your donation. As of this moment, the donation is not tax deductible. Regardless, it will go to helping our local Bloomington community.
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Every dollar directly funds our weekend meal operations. Your contribution buys fresh ingredients, meal packaging, transport supplies, and outreach equipment. Because our organization is powered entirely by student volunteers, we keep administrative overhead extremely low so your money goes straight to feeding people in our community.
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Absolutely! Student engagement is at the heart of what we do. We welcome Indiana University students, local high schoolers, and youth volunteers to help prepare meals, pack deliveries, and assist with weekend outreach. Visit our volunteer page to sign up for an upcoming shift.
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You can reach our team directly at firststepbloomington@gmail.com or through our contact form. We welcome business partnerships, food donations, and student group collaborations.

