Pictured: Korellis volunteers are seen here with Franciscan Health staff members at a past Mobile Market in Hammond. Korellis is sponsoring a Mobile Market in August to help with funding cuts impacting program.

HAMMOND, Indiana – The Franciscan Health Mobile Market program is getting a boost from local roofing company Korellis to help those in need get fresh, healthy food in August.

Korellis has long been a supporter of the Mobile Markets in Hammond, with staff members regularly volunteering their time to assist at the giveaways. The Mobile Markets provide food to those in need with drive-through events at various Franciscan Health locations. Franciscan Health employees volunteer their time to staff the events as well.

Since July 2021, the Franciscan Health Food Insecurity Program’s Mobiles Markets have served over 10,000 individuals and 3,000 families in North Lake County Indiana.

When a Korellis staff member reached out to Franciscan Health Foundation Director of Development MinDee Richard in early June to get the dates for the summer markets, Richard explained there were none planned. The Mobile Markets previously occurred monthly, but have been reduced to major holidays due to state and federal funding cuts impacting the Foundation and its partners.

Hearing this, Korellis offered to sponsor a Mobile Market in August.

“Distributing this fresh, healthy food to these families would not be possible without our partnership with Korellis Roofing,” Richard said. “Korellis has been our muscle and might during these Mobile Markets and without their friendship and help we would not be able to load all that food into those long lines of cars and serve so many in need. Thank you, Korellis for your big, beautiful hearts.”

The drive-up Mobile Market sponsored by Korellis is scheduled to take place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 5454 Hohman Avenue in Hammond on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must provide a valid photo ID.

“We were eager to sponsor a Mobile Market because it’s one of our favorite ways to give back and support those in need,” said Myra Serrano, AR Accountant for Korellis. “Our team members truly enjoy being part of the program and we wanted to help ensure it continues for the families it serves. Korellis is proud to support Franciscan in making a difference in our Hammond community.”

The Mobile Markets are part of Franciscan Health’s Food Insecurity Program, which is managed by the nonprofit healthcare ministry’s Community Health Improvement team. The Food Insecurity Program is supported in part by the Franciscan Health Foundation. Those seeking food assistance through the multi-faceted program may call 219-407-6948 to learn more.

Donations to the Food Insecurity Program can be made online at https://www.franciscanhealthfoundation.org/ or by calling the Foundation at 219-661-3401.

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