Our Donors

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. L From Parkview

Mrs. Jones (l) and Mrs. L., teachers from Parkview Elementary School in Valparaiso, stop for a picture while dropping off their donations that Mrs. Jones' second grade class raised for Banta Feeds.

Names of those who have donated will be added to the list as they come in. If you would like your name or address applied to the donation list, please attach that information to your gift.

  • Raymond and Susanne Hisick, Valparaiso.
  • The Hisick Children who spent their allowance to donate & volunteered their time to distribute fliers and sort food.
  • Virginia Novak, Valparaiso.
  • Dave and Jeffrin Lain, Valparaiso.
  • John and Judy Lesko, Valparaiso.
  • The residents of the Banta neighborhood, Valparaiso.
  • The residents of the Central neighborhood, Valparaiso.
  • The residents of Lincolnway, Valparaiso.
  • The residents of the Northview neighborhood, Valparaiso.
  • The residents of the Jefferson Park neighborhood, Valparaiso.
  • The residents of the Forest Park neighborhood, Valparaiso.
  • Attendees of the Popcorn Festival, Valparaiso, 2009.
  • The residents of 504 Valparaiso Street, Valparaiso.
  • Sharon Dull, and the good people of Passport Travel at 604 Morgan Blvd., Valparaiso.
  • Susan Schulz and family, Valparaiso
  • Candace Shaw and family, Valparaiso
  • The residents of 407 Institute Street, Valparaiso.
  • The residents of 1001 Oak Street, Valparaiso.
  • Andy Urschel and family, Valparaiso.
  • A beautiful woman I’ll call “E”, that I met with for about 45 minutes, who lives on Chicago Street, Valparaiso.
  • Diane Bernhardt of 1004 Institute Street, Valparaiso
  • Mary Saar and family of 608 Chicago Street, Valparaiso
  • John Krampien of 202 E. Chicago Street, Valparaiso
  • Kent Loosemore, Crown Point.
  • Priscilla Sutker, Dyer.
  • John Lunsford and family, Valparaiso.
  • Jim Hitz and family, LaCrosse.
  • Angie Pawlowski and family, Valparaiso.
  • The Rosenbaum Family, Valparaiso.
  • Carol Wilson of 207 Chicago Street, Valparaiso
  • The Spelde Family & SB Associates, P.C., Valparaiso.

Media and Writers:

  • The Times–Phil Wieland.
  • The Post-Tribune–Lorrie Woycik and James Wolf.
  • The Chronicle
  • City of Valparaiso’s Kim Ranegar–freelance writer.
  • ValpoLife.com

These media outlets, websites & writers have donated their space and time, getting the word out about Banta Feeds.  Buy a newspaper, visit their site and give back to them.

  • The Student Council of Parkview Elementary School, Valparaiso.
  • Mrs. Jones’ second-grade class at Parkview Elementary School, Valparaiso.
  • The Nutrisystem outlet on Lincolnway—Seattle Sutton’s, Valparaiso.
  • The Indiana Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program.
  • The Women’s Bible Study Group of Christ Lutheran Church, Valparaiso.The good people of BRQ Quickprint at 13 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso.
  • The community servants at the Lion’s Club, Valparaiso.
  • Taltree Arboretum & Gardens, Valparaiso.
  • Porter-Starke Services, Valparaiso.
  • Frontier Communications, Valparaiso.
  • The Valparaiso Department of Parks & Recreation, John Seibert, Director.
  • The Valparaiso Community Schools, Dr. Michael P. Benway, Superintendent.
  • The office of Mayor Jon Costas and the Valparaiso city employees.
  • Sharon Emerson Swihart, City Clerk-Treasurer of Valparaiso.
  • The Valparaiso Police Department.
  • The Valparaiso Firefighters.
  • The United Way of Porter County.
  • The United Way of Porter County Regional Volunteer Center.
  • The Porter County Sheriff’s Department.
  • The Northwest Indiana tweeps on Twitter.
  • Rich and Tia Hoffman, Valparaiso.
  • Bill Moran, Valparaiso.
  • Amanda Thomsen and family, Valparaiso.
  • Melissa Cowan, Valparaiso.
  • Lara Pudwell, Valparaiso.
  • Rahsaan Taylor, Hobart.
  • Richard Orelup & MuStudios, Valparaiso.
  • Deena Everest, Chesterton.
  • Tammy Gingrich & family, Kouts
  • Golden Technologies, 2402 Beech Street, Valparaiso.
  • Flanagin’s Bulk Mail Service, 802 Evans Avenue, Valparaiso.
  • Blackbird Cafe, 114 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso.
  • Evelyn Bay Coffee Company, 3800 N. Calumet, Valparaiso.
  • Silcott’s Fine Shoes–Mr. Brent Silcott, owner, 9 Washington Street, Valparaiso.
  • Marrell’s Front Door Dining–Ms. Jen Boone, manager 906 Washington St, Valparaiso.
  • Town & Country Market, Valparaiso.
  • WalMart, Valparaiso.
  • Life Bridge Christian Church, Valparaiso.

ANONYMOUS DONATIONS

So many anonymous donors have given that there is no way of keeping count. Thank you’s go out to all of you. Our community is coming together to help our neighbors who are struggling.

As always, thank you for continually supporting Banta Feeds Food Drives.

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