Perry County Food Pantry Finds New Permanent Home

Widows Barrel pantry will be set up in a new location along Indiana Highway 66.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 5:32pm

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A Perry County, Indiana food pantry called the Widows Barrel has found a new permanent home after previously operating out of a temporary location. Tell City Mayor Chris Cail announced on Facebook that the pantry will be set up in a new location along Indiana Highway 66, though an exact opening date was not provided.

Why it matters

Food pantries play a crucial role in providing nourishment and support to those in need within local communities. The Widows Barrel pantry serves around 800 people in Perry County, so securing a stable, permanent location is an important development for ensuring continued access to these vital services.

The details

The Widows Barrel pantry had previously operated out of the Community Christian Church, but moved out at the end of last year due to a disagreement. The pantry then operated temporarily out of the Cannelton Food Pantry location. The new permanent home along Indiana Highway 66 was announced by Tell City Mayor Chris Cail on Facebook this week.

  • The Widows Barrel pantry moved out of its former location at the end of 2025.
  • The pantry operated temporarily out of the Cannelton Food Pantry earlier this year.

The players

Chris Cail

The mayor of Tell City, Indiana.

Mark Laflin

The director of the Widows Barrel food pantry.

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What they’re saying

“We serve about eight-hundred people.”

— Mark Laflin, Director

What’s next

No specific opening date for the new Widows Barrel pantry location was announced.

The takeaway

Securing a permanent home is a crucial step for the Widows Barrel food pantry to continue providing essential services to hundreds of people in need within the Perry County community.