Cincinnati COOKS! is a free culinary job training program for under- and unemployed individuals. During the 10-week course, students learn the mechanics of a commercial kitchen, as well as professional and life skills to ensure success in the food service industry and in their personal lives.
Kids Cafe is a federal program operated through Freestore Foodbank which provides free, complete & nutritious meals to children at the end of the school day so that they aren’t going hungry in the evenings. Kids Cafe provides hot meals each week to 13 after-school sites in Hamilton County and Kenton County.
Freestore Foodbank understands that many families struggle with putting food on the table, especially during difficult times. That’s why we are here to help. We are committed to building trust and ensuring that everyone in our community has access to the resources they need to thrive.
This week Feeding America released the most recent Map the Meal Gap study on food insecurity throughout the U.S. It should come as no surprise that the level of food insecurity has increased uniformly throughout the Feeding America network. Freestore Foodbank is witnessing a similar increase in food insecurity [...]
Fueling Brighter Futures While some people may take going to college for granted, young women like Hannah understand the sacrifices you sometimes have to make and the strength it takes to get through it all. Hannah and her partner are trying their best to make it on their [...]
Setting a Positive Example Seantal, a Cincinnati native, started working in the warehouse industry shortly after graduating from high school. She realized she could take her career much further if she had her forklift certification. Her mom encouraged her to apply for Freestore Foodbank’s LIFT the TriState program, where she [...]
Breaking Down Barriers and Changing Lives Katie has no hesitation jumping into a forklift and showing every man and woman around her the ropes. She’s no stranger to breaking down barriers and striking down any misconceptions that come her way about a woman’s place in the warehouse. For the past [...]
Every March we celebrate the triumphs and legacies of women throughout history. In honor of Women’s History Month, we have a special edition of our Connection Newsletter to celebrate women who are making their families and communities stronger.
Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot has been named to TIME’s annual Women of the Year list, recognizing extraordinary leaders fighting for a more equal world. She is one of 13 honorees, including Nicole Kidman, A’ja Wilson, Jordan Chiles, Anna Sawai and Olivia Munn.
