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Indianapolis and Marion County, Indiana

Directing the city Office of Public Health and Safety to designate charitable distribution sites in the city's downtown to better facilitate the delivery of food & other goods to individuals experiencing homelessness

Indianapolis – Marion County, Ind., Code of Ordinances § 231-508

Last Visited 6/16/97
Policy Summary

This law directs the Office of Public Health and Safety to designate charitable distribution sites in the Downtown Indianapolis. Sites are to be designed to help organizations and individuals who wish to make charitable donations of food or other items to individuals experiencing homelessness so that such donations can be made in a more safe and orderly fashion.

State Indiana
Jurisdiction Name Indianapolis and Marion County
Jurisdiction Type city, county
Population Size over-800k
Food System Topics
  • Food Access
  • Markets & Distribution
  • Institutional Procurement
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