http://freestorefoodbank.org/donate Freestore Foodbank will be closed Friday, April 12 from 11:00AM-5:00PM due to our all-staff meeting. The post Special Hours appeared first on Freestore Foodbank – Donate Cincinnati . Click to visit original source at Freestorefoodbank.org
http://freestorefoodbank.org/donate Churches Active in Northside (CAIN) is a partner agency to the Freestore Foodbank and a participant in the Hunger Walk for the last 15 years. Last year they raised over $25,000 for their organization from the event. As they prepare to enter the race again, the Freestore Foodbank is
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http://freestorefoodbank.org/donate Grace Sferra has been a loyal supporter of the Freestore Foodbank for several years. Recently she started donating through her IRA account. For individuals age 70 ½ or older, the IRA Charitable Rollover is a tax-wise way to support the Freestore Foodbank. Read More The post Grace Sferra’s Loyal
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http://freestorefoodbank.org/donate When Jessica Taylor opened FUEL NKU, a food pantry on the campus of Northern Kentucky University, she knew she would eventually need more space. In the fall of 2018 she met with a team of experts from Kroger. Read More…. The post FUEL NKU – Fighting Campus Hunger appeared
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Home to a diverse population of students, Arnett Elementary in Erlanger, KY opened a school pantry in September last year. They have also been hosting Pop Up Pantries at the school – offering fresh, nutritious produce to families and introducing them to the idea of healthy eating. Read more Click
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Cortheas Gatewood graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Computer Engineering. A series of unfortunate events sent him to prison for a short while. When he was released, he found that he was unemployable because of his past history. LIFT the TriState served as a transformative experience
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Glenn and Marianne Culbertson’s relationship with the Freestore Foodbank began over 20 years ago through volunteering at holiday food distributions with their young daughters. Many years later they continue to support us through GE’s matching gift program. Read More… Click to visit original source at Freestorefoodbank.org
We can help you apply for several government assistance programs, including SNAP (formerly known as food stamps), Medicaid and cash assistance. Our Benefit Call Center team, supporting Ohio and Kentucky residents, is available from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday by calling (513) 381-SNAP (7627). Calls are confidential. Click to visit original source
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http://freestorefoodbank.org/donate Sandra and her three young children fell victim to lead poisoning from the wall paint in their apartment. Horrifying as it may sound, it was easier for their landlord to evict the family than to renovate the apartment. Homeless and desperate Sandra came to the Freestore Foodbank looking for
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http://freestorefoodbank.org/donate Tucked away in the picturesque town of Aurora, Indiana the Clearinghouse Pantry is a magical place making good things happen in the lives of ordinary folks. Their wonderful work, carried out by three staff members and an army of dedicated volunteers, makes a tremendous difference in the community. Read
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http://freestorefoodbank.org/donate Freestore Foodbank gratefully acknowledges recent grants from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation, HDR Foundation, Harold C. Schott Foundation, General Mills Foundation Hometown Grantmaking Program, and American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation to support Cincinnati COOKS! this year. Read More… The post GRANTS ENCOURAGE SECOND CHANCES appeared first on Freestore Foodbank
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http://freestorefoodbank.org/donate Liberty Street Market is the largest neighborhood food pantry among all Freestore Foodbank member agencies. We are in need of volunteers to stock shelves, assist customers during their shopping experience, staff the checkout counter and perform simple maintenance activities to keep the Market clean and customer friendly. Volunteer opportunities
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