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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

Our Fall Foodgram – How we do what we do

November 3, 2020 by Jean Marie Cackowski

Receiving food at the pantry

Read our fall newsgram about how we do what we do. Also, read about how you can help with Amazon Smile!

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

Summer Foodgram – We’ve moved!

August 17, 2020 by Jean Marie Cackowski

Shelving at our new location

Read  our summer newsletter about our move to a better serve our clients.

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Joe Burrow Hunger Relief Fund Established

July 9, 2020 by Jean Marie Cackowski

Joe Burrow and Family at the Heisman Trophy Event

This morning on Good Morning America, Joe Burrow shared the news that through the generosity of many people coming together the Joe Burrow Hunger Relief Fund has been created to support the Athens County Food Pantry and support hunger relief. Joe announced that he will be supporting the Fund in honor of his love for southeast Ohio, and he challenged all those with a heart for southeast Ohio who are able to join him.

“I’m so grateful for the outpouring of support from people across the country around the food insecurity issues faced by those in my region,” said Burrow. “The initial funds that were raised have had an immediate impact for people throughout Athens County, and I am honored to lend my support and voice to this new initiative that will ensure that impact lasts long into the future.”

As so many with a heart for southeast Ohio work to grow the Fund to support the food insecure members of our communities for generations, every contribution, no matter its size, will make a difference. If you would like to be a part of this unfolding and amazing story, make a gift online at www.JoeBurrowFund.org, or mail your donation to the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, PO Box 456, Nelsonville, OH 45764 and designate the Joe Burrow Hunger Relief Fund.

Read the entire press release in our newsletter.

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Read our Spring newsletter

May 12, 2020 by Jean Marie Cackowski

Joe Burrow and Jeff Ruby

A repeat of dispatches from the front lines, and new developments in the Joe Burrow story.

Read our Spring Newsletter.

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  • On the Road Trimble/Jacksonville

    December 16, 2023  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Trimble Elementary

    Registration opens December 4th and closes 5 PM on December 14th. Registration is highly recommended. Eligibility requirements are listed on our website. To register, please use this form. Please bring an ID and a piece of mail with your address.

     

January 6, 2024
  • First Saturday at the Pantry

    January 6, 2024  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    No pre-registration needed. Eligible if you make less than the income on our website. Just show up with an ID and piece of mail.

     

January 20, 2024
  • On the Road New Marshfield

    January 20, 2024  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Waterloo Community Senior Center

    Registration opens January 8th and closes 5 PM on January 17th. Registration is highly recommended. Eligibility requirements are listed on our website. To register, please use this form. Please bring an ID and a piece of mail with your address.

     

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Mailing:
Athens County Food Pantry
c/o Treasurer
9 N. College St.
Athens, OH 45701

Physical:
Athens County Food Pantry
13183A State Route 13
Millfield, Ohio 45761
(Limited hours. No drop off. Call ahead.)

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