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A Year of Thanks!

December 16, 2020 by Jean Marie Cackowski

A Year of Thanks

It has been nearly a year since THE Heisman Speech that was heard around the world as well as the fundraiser that changed OUR world!
Since that time we have:
  • Moved to our new facility; a move that has permitted us to increase our capacity for both service and storage. We have added refrigerator and shelving space, both of which the funds helped to purchase.
  • Increased our volunteer presence to cover all five days of distribution, continuing to serve despite ever-changing pandemic restrictions.
  • Increased our food purchases by 50% to better serve our clients.
  • Moved to a “never out” model which means we pack additional food to match demand each week instead of the first come, first serve model of the past.
  • Supported three local school pantries and two community food pantries to help feed kids in need when schools closed in March.
  • Sponsored a week of the Athens County Children’s Services Peanut Butter and Jelly Project.
  • Donated funds to the Ohio University Cat’s Cupboard to help serve international students struggling with food insecurity due to the COVID 19 pandemic.
  • Began the Joe Burrow Hunger Relief Fund with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, which will serve as a lasting legacy to Joe and his incredibly moving speech.
Support
Without those fundraisers (special thanks to Will Drabold, in particular) and our ongoing support, many of these activities would have been difficult or likely impossible given our normal budget. As we continue into 2021 we are looking at additional avenues to reach more people and use these monies in ways that will support those in need and help us serve as advocates for the dual issues of hunger and food insecurity!

Gratitude
We continue to be filled with gratitude by the generosity of our donors and the hard work of our tireless volunteers. In that spirit of rejoicing and thanksgiving, we wish all of you a safe and happy holiday season!

Karin Bright, ACFP President

(Photo by Olesia Buyar on Unsplash)

Filed Under: News to share Tagged With: Athens county food pantry, Joe Burrow

Calendar

October 7, 2023
  • First Saturday at the Pantry

    October 7, 2023  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    No need to register. Please bring a picture ID and a piece of mail with your address.

     

October 21, 2023
  • On the Road New Marshfield Food Distribution

    October 21, 2023  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Waterloo Community Senior Center, 4005 Old State Rte 56, New Marshfield, OH 45766, USA

    Registration will open on Oct 9th and close Oct 17th at 5 PM. Registration is highly recommended. Eligibility requirements are on our website. To register please use this form.

     

November 4, 2023
  • First Saturday at the Pantry

    November 4, 2023  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    No need to register. Please bring a picture ID and a piece of mail with your address.

     

November 18, 2023
  • On the Road Albany Food Distribution

    November 18, 2023  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Alexander Local School District, 6091 Ayers Rd, Albany, OH 45710, USA

    Registration opens November 6th and closes 5 PM on November 14th. Registration is highly recommended. Eligibility requirements are listed on our website. To register, please use this form.

     

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9 N. College St.
Athens, OH 45701

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13183A State Route 13
Millfield, Ohio 45761
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