Pacers Foundation, Herbert Simon Family Foundation announce $250k donation to Central Indiana Food Relief Fund
INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 5, 2025) — The Pacers Foundation and the Herbert Simon Family Foundation today announced a $250,000 contribution to the newly created Central Indiana Food Relief Fund as thousands of Hoosier families face new challenges in accessing food assistance during the ongoing federal government shutdown. The contribution aligns with the Pacers Foundation’s priority initiative, Drive & Dish, […]
Pacers Foundation hosts Bloomington roundtable focused on addressing food insecurity
BLOOMINGTON, IND. (Nov. 4, 2025) — Today, the Pacers Foundation brought together community leaders, food access advocates and local stakeholders for a focused discussion on addressing food insecurity in Bloomington and the surrounding region. The event, held at Ivy Tech Community College’s Bloomington campus, was part of the Foundation’s statewide Drive & Dish initiative, which works […]
Lilly volunteers bring basketball-inspired learning to over 500 IPS students
More than 500 Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) students tipped off a new season of learning today as the Pacers Foundation launches NBA Math Hoops at 13 schools in a single day.
IBJ Q&A on Drive & Dish
In this week’s Thought Leadership roundtable, Indiana Pacers Coach Rick Carlisle and Gleaners Food Bank CEO Fred Glass discuss Drive & Dish, a food insecurity initiative they launched in Indy that is expanding across the state.
Pacers Foundation benefiting from sold-out NBA Finals watch parties
More than 30,000 fans packed into Gainbridge Fieldhouse between two sold-out watch parties for the first two games of the NBA Finals. The price to get in and watch the Pacers play in their first finals in 25 years on the Gainbridge jumbotron was just $5.
WRTV: Fans appreciate Pacers investment in the community
It’s an exciting time in Indianapolis as the Pacers get ready to play in the NBA finals for the first time in 25 years. But for the community, it’s what the team does off the court that makes it special.
WRTV: IPS Student competing in global Math Hoops competition
On Friday morning, students at Benjamin Harrison School 2 were treated to a big surprise. Freddy Fever and Boomer made an appearance at their assembly.
WISHTV: Pacers raise $200,000 for local charity at practice with half-court shot challenge
The Pacers had some fun after practice on Wednesday. For every half-court shot they made, a $25,000 donation (with a maximum of $200,000) would be made on behalf of Klay South of USA Up Start to the Drive & Dish.
Hundreds Welcome to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Tyrese Haliburton’s come to Our House Season of Giving Dinner
For the third consecutive year, Tyrese Haliburton hosted the annual Tyrese Haliburton’s Come to Our House Season of Giving Dinner presented by US Foods and The Pacers Foundation at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Even During Finals Run, Pacers Continue to Give Back to Community
Over the next decade, the Pacers Foundation will revitalize basketball courts at parks and community centers across Indiana through State of Play, an effort tipped off Wednesday at Frederick Douglass Park in Indianapolis.