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Our Spring Foodgram: Cleaning Supplies and a Super Bowl Donation Recap

April 27, 2022 by Jean Marie Cackowski

Read about our new cleaning supply program to serve the whole person, and the Bengals Playoffs and Super Bowl donations:

Spring Foodgram

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Our Winter Foodgram: College Students Step Up

December 7, 2021 by Jean Marie Cackowski

students with donations
OU Student Alumni Board with donations

 

Read our winter newsletter to hear about how Ohio University College students have consistently over-performed for us! And a plea for volunteers.

Winter Foodgram

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Athens County Food Pantry Goes on the Road

January 8, 2021 by Jean Marie Cackowski

On the road logo

We delighted to announce we are starting a new program to deliver food to struggling families by going into communities with scheduled mobile van deliveries. This new service is in addition to serving clients five days a week from 10 AM to 3 PM at its SR 13, Athens Job and Family Services location.

Working in partnership with local communities, the locations are: Alexander Local Schools in Albany, Trimble Elementary in Jacksonville, Shade Community Center in Shade, Federal Valley Resource Center in Stewart, Amesville Elementary in Amesville, and the Waterloo Community Senior Center in New Marshfield.

The Pantry will do two Saturday deliveries each month, visiting each community several times throughout 2021. A schedule for the first three months is posted under “EVENTS”.

You  can also see and download our flyer.

Our press release.

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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)

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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!

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Spring Foodgram – 2023 Year in Review

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June 2025

June 7, 2025
  • First Saturday at the Pantry

    June 7, 2025  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    13183A State Route 13 Millfield, Ohio 45761

    No pre-registration needed. Eligible if you make less than the income on our website.

     

June 21, 2025
  • On the Road Jacksonville/Trimble 2025

    June 21, 2025  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Trimble Elementary School Outdoor Shelter

    Registration opens June 9th and closes 5 PM on June 17th. We will close registration early if we fill our van. Registration is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. We cannot guarantee food for your family of you do not register. Eligibility requirements are listed on our website. To register, please use this form.

     

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Addresses

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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