Hungry Hoosiers
Because no Hoosier child should go to bed hungry tonight.
Hunger doesn't announce itself, but it shows up in classrooms, in homes, and in the faces of kids who can't focus because they haven't eaten. The Merritt Foundation's Hungry Hoosiers initiative works to close that gap, directing support to the food pantries and community organizations across Indiana that are already showing up for families in need.
Built on results, not promises
Human trafficking legislation
Authored legislation increasing penalties for human trafficking, giving prosecutors stronger tools to hold traffickers accountable.
Drug-trafficking loopholes closed
Authored legislation closing loopholes in Indiana's drug-trafficking law.
Synthetic drug crimes
Legislated on crimes involving synthetic drugs as new substances emerged faster than the law could otherwise keep pace.
The foundation's other causes
Mental Health Awareness
Breaking the silence around mental health so Hoosiers can find the help they deserve.
Learn more → 02Prostate Cancer Awareness
Championing the screenings and education that catch prostate cancer before it's too late.
Learn more → 03Indiana's Lifeline Law
Funding the investigators, tools, and protections that keep Indiana's children safe.
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