Blog – Freestore Foodbank

A Decade of Dedication For more than 10 years, Kathy has been somewhat of a fixture at Freestore Foodbank as both a donor and dedicated volunteer. Motivated by a deep understanding of the importance of food security, Kathy’s commitment stems from childhood lessons about helping those in need. Her [...]

A Decade of Dedication

Closing the Fresh Food Gap

Closing the Fresh Food Gap Most weeks you can find Yadiah visiting the Healthy Harvest Mobile Market — a grocery store on wheels that serves neighborhoods with limited access to healthy food. Through the Mobile Market, shoppers can buy affordable, fresh produce and selected pantry staples at no cost. [...]

Closing the Fresh Food Gap

Building a Brighter Future

Building a Brighter Future At Freestore Foodbank, every family has a story, and Supreese’s is one of incredible resilience and gratitude. A mother of three, Supreese juggles the challenges of raising her children and pursuing her dream of becoming financially independent. “This is a good place for me to [...]

Building a Brighter Future

Kurt’s Corner (2025 November Edition)

Kids need a lot of nutritious food to learn, grow, and thrive all school year. Thanks to you and your tremendous support, we can help provide the nutritious meals they need. I hope you enjoy this edition of Connection and are reminded of the vital difference your support means to families in our community.

Kurt’s Corner (2025 November Edition)

Feeding America Statement: When the federal government shuts down, uncertainty begins immediately. Families, federal workers—including active-duty military—people who work for federal contractors and seniors suddenly face impossible choices not knowing if paychecks or food benefits will arrive on time. Many people in America are a single missed paycheck away from needing support from their local food banks. A prolonged shutdown will deepen the strain, and more families will seek help at a time when food banks are already stretched due to sustained high need. The Feeding America network of more than 200 food banks and 60,000 faith-based and charitable food pantries and programs will continue to open our doors for people across the country, but ensuring no one goes hungry will require all of us to work together. Now more than ever, we need to stand united—lawmakers, businesses, faith and community organizations and individuals. We urge Congress to end the shutdown. Shutdowns, especially those that are prolonged, create instability in people’s lives each day they continue and could force many to make impossible choices between putting food on the table and paying their bills. If you or someone you know might be impacted by the shutdown, you can find support at Freestore Foodbank!

Feeding America Statement: When the federal government shuts down, uncertainty begins immediately. Families, federal workers—including active-duty military—people who work for federal contractors and seniors suddenly face impossible choices not knowing if paychecks or food benefits will arrive on time. Many people in America are a single missed paycheck away from needing support from their local food banks. A prolonged shutdown will deepen the strain, and more families will seek help at a time when food banks are already stretched due to sustained high need. The Feeding America network of more than 200 food banks and 60,000 faith-based and charitable food pantries and programs will continue to open our doors for people across the country, but ensuring no one goes hungry will require all of us to work together. Now more than ever, we need to stand united—lawmakers, businesses, faith and community organizations and individuals. We urge Congress to end the shutdown. Shutdowns, especially those that are prolonged, create instability in people’s lives each day they continue and could force many to make impossible choices between putting food on the table and paying their bills. If you or someone you know might be impacted by the shutdown, you can find support at Freestore Foodbank!

Switzerland County High School Pantry

Switzerland County High School Pantry The new school year has started for students across our tristate area, and it’s important to remember that the need for food assistance doesn’t end when class is back in session. Sadly, the need continues in areas already hit hard by hunger and [...]

Switzerland County High School Pantry

Finding Purpose in Helping Others

Finding Purpose in Helping Others Miss B will tell you firsthand: she didn’t have much of a game plan going into retirement. Her only goal was to learn how to play the guitar. But when a co-worker suggested she volunteer with Cincinnati COOKS!, a free culinary training program [...]

Finding Purpose in Helping Others

Grateful for the Extra Help

Grateful for the Extra Help As a senior undergraduate at Northern Kentucky University, Jessica has her sights set on an ambitious future. Right now, she’s deciding between two career paths: athletic training or exercise science. “I want to do research … so that takes a Ph.D. to do,” [...]

Grateful for the Extra Help

Kurt’s Corner (2025 Fall Edition)

Kids need a lot of nutritious food to learn, grow, and thrive all school year. Thanks to you and your tremendous support, we can help provide the nutritious meals they need. I hope you enjoy this edition of Connection and are reminded of the vital difference your support means to families in our community.

Kurt’s Corner (2025 Fall Edition)