INDIANAPOLIS (April 8, 2026) – Every Indiana Pacers’ three-pointer meant more than points this season as their performance on the floor is helping deliver 100,000 eggs to families in need across the state.
Through the Pacers Foundation’s Drive & Dish food insecurity initiative, championed by Indiana Pacers Coach Rick Carlisle, and in partnership with Kroger, MPS Egg Farms and HATCH for Hunger, the team’s success beyond the arc was turned into nutritious food for thousands of Hoosiers. Earlier this season, the partners pledged three cases of eggs for every three-pointer made by the Pacers during home games through the end of the season.
“Initiatives like this show how the game can bring people together and create real impact for families across Indiana,” said Pacers Sports & Entertainment SVP of Community Engagement Corey Wilson. “Thanks to our partners at Kroger, MPS Egg Farms and HATCH, we’re proud to help donate more than 100,000 eggs to Hoosiers who need them most.”
With two games remaining, the Drive & Dish 3-point challenge is nearing its goal, and thanks to the commitment of Kroger, MPS Egg Farms and Hatch, 100,000 eggs will be donated. To bring that impact to life, the partners teamed up today on the Pacers home court, where thousands of egg cartons covered more than half the hardwood, each representing multiple meals for a family. All cartons used in the activation were donated to Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana for reuse.
“We’re always grateful for our partnership with the Indiana Pacers. Now, through Drive & Dish, we’ve deepened that connection,” said President of Kroger Central Division Mike Goodwin. “The egg donation project is a remarkable, inspiring example of how much we – as corporate citizens and private citizens – can accomplish when we work together, helping more Hoosiers put nutritious food on the table.”
MPS Egg Farms, one of the top 10 egg producers in the country, is a six-generation, family owned and operated egg farm headquartered in North Manchester, Indiana.
“Helping feed more than 8,000 families across Indiana through this partnership is incredibly meaningful to MPS Egg Farms,” MPS Egg Farms CEO Sam Krouse said. “We believe everyone deserves access to nutritious food, and when organizations come together with a shared purpose, even something as simple as a three-point shot can make a real difference in communities across the state.”
HATCH for Hunger is a nutrition-focused nonprofit that works to close the protein gap by connecting producers, food banks and donors and managing the logistics required to deliver protein-rich food where it is needed most.
“Every egg delivered is a step toward closing the protein gap for families who need it most,” said HATCH for Hunger CEO Danny Leckie. “And 100,000 eggs isn’t just a number—it’s real nutrition showing up for real families across Indiana.”
Drive & Dish is a food insecurity initiative led by the Pacers Foundation and Indiana Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle to provide dignified access to nutritious food for Indiana families. Since its launch, the initiative has helped deliver millions of meals to communities across the state.
Visit PacersFoundation.org/Drive-Dish for more information about the Pacers Foundation and Drive & Dish.
