THE NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (NENC) was established in 1968. It is the oldest continually operating neighborhood association in the City of South Bend. The NENC is a 501(c)3 non-profit public entity.

MISSION: The NENC: (1) Promotes, without profit, needed community services (like our food pantry) to the residents of the northeast side of South Bend, Indiana; and (2) Develops partnerships between the residents of the northeast side of South Bend, Indiana, and inter-community relations with neighboring communities, including universities, colleges, businesses, religious institutions, government agencies, and any other interested parties.