South Lake County just rolled out a game-changing food locker system that’s turning grocery access on its head—think secure, 21-hour pickup lockers for cold and frozen groceries, designed for folks juggling work, transport, or tight schedules. Approved users order online, get a pickup code, and grab nutritious meals anytime—no lines, no stress. Health officials hail it as a vital step toward equitable, accessible nutrition, especially as food banks nationwide face funding crunches. Funded by Health First and costing $80K, this is the first of its kind in the county, joining existing hubs in Gary and Merrillville. Need help? Apply at orderahead.org—your next healthy meal is just a code away.

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