Athens County Food Pantry

Athens County Food Pantry Goes on the Road

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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.

A Year of Thanks!

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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)

Athens Restaurant Week Success

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Big check donation to Athens County Food Pantry
Local representatives from food and libations businesses with Boone Troyer, partnership engagement manager at the Athens County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Karin Bright, Board Chair, Athens County Food Pantry
[Photograph by Joel Prince]
Thanks to all the patrons, Athens-area restaurants, and Gordon foods for their Athens Restaurant Week awesome donation! Another success for  the Athens County Visitor’s Bureau (@VisitAthensOhio), efforts to enrich our community!

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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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