Many people know that Freestore Foodbank partners with 500+ partner agencies like food pantries, shelters and soup kitchens. We also have two job training programs to help people address the main reason for hunger — poverty. These workforce development programs help unemployed and underemployed people gain the skills they need
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Shared by Freestore Food Bank, Trisha Rayner for Media Inquiries December 15, 2020
The holidays are upon us. They’re a time of joy and celebration but can also be a time of stress for many. And this year with the hardship caused by COVID-19, they’ll present a bigger challenge than ever for our neighbors facing hunger. Will you join us with a gift
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Shared by Freestore Food Bank, Trisha Rayner for Media Inquiries December 13, 2020
DONATE NOW X2 It’s Double Your Dollars Day! Double Your Dollars Day has arrived—24 hours dedicated to ending hunger in the tristate. Our goal this year is $350,000 ($700,000 matched). It’s our most ambitious goal ever, and for good reason. We need every dollar to continue to respond
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Shared by Freestore Food Bank, Trisha Rayner for Media Inquiries December 9, 2020
Since March, at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Freestore Foodbank has coordinated and produced emergency food distributions in neighborhoods throughout Greater Cincinnati. Beginning Wednesday, December 9 Freestore Foodbank will offer drive-up food distribution with a varying menu from week to week at our Freestore Foodbank Mayerson Distribution Center
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Shared by Freestore Food Bank, Trisha Rayner for Media Inquiries December 4, 2020
DONATE NOW While our Holiday Meal Distribution may look different this year, it is off to a great start! On Monday, November 2nd, we saw 300 customers who went through Liberty Street Market in Cincinnati! This year our customers will be able to shop for the fixings for their Thanksgiving
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Shared by Freestore Food Bank, Trisha Rayner for Media Inquiries November 13, 2020
DONATE NOW As we continue to feel the impact of the pandemic, we’re so grateful to see our community united in support of children, families and seniors who face hunger. It’s important we pause to say thank you. This year, with people losing income or facing unexpected medical bills due to
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Shared by Freestore Food Bank, Trisha Rayner for Media Inquiries October 22, 2020
Freestore Foodbank Fiscal Year 2020 Impact Report (Factsheet) is here! You will find the new and updated information we use throughout the year to best describe our work helping solve hunger for our hungry neighbors in the Greater Cincinnati tristate area. Together we can solve hunger. DOWNLOAD IMPACT REPORT The
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Shared by Freestore Food Bank, Trisha Rayner for Media Inquiries September 22, 2020
PLEASE GIVE TODAY Give hope to hungry neighbors this season . When there’s not enough food to feed your family, heartbreak makes hope feel impossible. “It’s scary,” one anxious mother said. “You get stuck at the end of the month, and you feel like there’s nowhere to go for help.”
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Shared by Freestore Food Bank, Trisha Rayner for Media Inquiries September 10, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic stimulus bill called the CARES Act passed by Congress the last week in March, expanded a number of charitable giving tax incentives. This three minute video explains simple ways that are now available to reduce your taxable income and support your philanthropic
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Shared by Freestore Food Bank, Trisha Rayner for Media Inquiries August 10, 2020
“More than 80,000 children living in our region are food insecure, meaning they aren’t always sure where they will get their next meal. You can help children receive the proper nutrition through the Freestore Foodbank Power Pack Program! $5 will provide ONE Power Pack that contains enough meals and snacks for them
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Shared by Freestore Food Bank, Trisha Rayner for Media Inquiries July 20, 2020
The 26th annual Rubber Duck Regatta will take place on Monday, September 6. The event may look different this year, but the need to provide food for hungry children remains unchanged—and is as urgent as ever. Each duck purchased will help provide 15 meals to the community—that’s something to quack about! Buy a
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Shared by Freestore Food Bank, Trisha Rayner for Media Inquiries July 7, 2020
CUSTOMER CONNECTION CENTER FLYER PURPOSE: To assist individuals to achieve greater stability by helping them to define key areas in their life that create barriers to obtaining and maintaining employment. REQUIREMENTS: Commitment to personal change that will help overcome barriers to increased self-reliance and stability. PROCESS: Individuals can be referred
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Shared by Freestore Food Bank, Trisha Rayner for Media Inquiries June 10, 2020
Thousands of companies locally and nationally match their employee’s contributions to tax-exempt organizations, usually at a one-to-one match but sometimes as high as three-to-one. Some companies also have volunteer matches, providing a donation for each hour their employees volunteer with a charitable organization. These programs offer individuals a wonderful opportunity
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Shared by Freestore Food Bank, Trisha Rayner for Media Inquiries May 21, 2020
