Name: Nelson's Chicken Fundraiser
Start: 2026-05-16T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-16T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Willowcreek Middle School

Portage, IN – Family Promise of Porter County’s annual Nelson’s Chicken Fundraising Event is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Willowcreek Middle School (5962 Central Avenue, Portage, IN) from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, or until sold out.
Guests can enjoy mouth-watering, pit-smoked barbecue with half chickens for $10.00 each, or upgrade to a full meal with pit potatoes for $15.00. Bottled water, desserts, and other items will also be available for purchase.
To guarantee a meal before they sell out, community members are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. Presale tickets are available at the Portage Township Resource Center (3484 Airport Road, Portage, IN 46368) or through local volunteers throughout the Portage area.
Building Hope: Supporting a New Family Shelter
This year’s fundraiser carries even greater significance as proceeds will directly support Family Promise of Porter County’s efforts to open a new 3,000 square foot family shelter in Portage. This expanded space will allow the organization to serve more families with children who are experiencing homelessness, providing not just shelter, but stability, case management, and a pathway toward sustainable independence.
About Family Promise of Porter County
Family Promise of Porter County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the only family shelter serving families with children in Porter County, dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness. Through shelter, prevention programs, and community partnerships, Family Promise works to help families achieve long-term stability and independence.
Special thanks to event sponsors Northwest Indiana Realtors Association (NIRA) and Family Express for their continued support.
For more information, visit: www.familypromisepcin.org