Meet Our Compassionate Founder

“Humble Beginnings and a Heart To Help” In 1971, Frank Gerson worked at Cincinnati’s incinerator and saw far too many usable household goods being thrown away. So, he salvaged them and gave them out to families struggling to make ends meet. Gerson eventually needed a truck to collect items [read]

Meet Our Compassionate Founder

He Loves To Help

“He Loves To Help” Eleven-year-old Elijah already knows what he wants to be when he grows up: a robotic engineer. “I want to build robots that help around the house,” he says. “So, if you need help, or your car breaks down, it’ll get fixed. Helping people makes me [read]

He Loves To Help

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Community Celebration

Freestore Foodbank Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 11:00 am Community Celebration Event 4:00 pm RSVP Join us to celebrate the Grand Opening on June 7! Freestore Foodbank Community Resource & Distribution Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place at 11:00 am near the main entrance. The City of Cincinnati Mayor will [read]

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Community Celebration

We’ve moved!

Freestore Foodbank’s new Community Resource and Distribution Center is located at 3401 Rosenthal Way, Cincinnati, OH 45204 on the Frank and Conny Gerson Campus. While much of our work has already moved to this location, we appreciate your patience as we get settled. The new facility is 3.5 [read]

We’ve moved!

Help Stock The Shelves

We’re working hard to keep our shelves stocked for tristate neighbors. We need your help! Every $10 provides up to 30 meals. No family should ever face hunger in our 20-county service area. Join our 2023 Stock the Shelves Campaign. Thank you!

Help Stock The Shelves

Freestore Foodbank’s Stabilization Program

How Freestore Foodbank’s Stabilization Program is Helping Families in Need At Freestore Foodbank, the Stabilization Program is helping families in need get back on their feet. The program provides families with a variety of services, including food assistance, financial assistance, and housing assistance. The food assistance component of the [read]

Freestore Foodbank’s Stabilization Program

Back On Track Program for Freestore Foodbank

Table of Contents Introduction How the Back On Track Program Helps Families in Need The Benefits of Participating in the Back On Track Program How the Back On Track Program Supports Financial Stability The Impact of the Back On Track Program on Local Communities How the Back On Track [read]

Back On Track Program for Freestore Foodbank

Freestore Foodbank will help you apply for SNAP, formerly known as food stamps.

Table of Contents Introduction How to Apply for SNAP Benefits at Freestore Foodbank Understanding the Eligibility Requirements for SNAP Benefits at Freestore Foodbank Exploring the Benefits of SNAP at Freestore Foodbank Tips for Making the Most of Your SNAP Benefits at Freestore Foodbank How Freestore Foodbank Can Help You [read]

Freestore Foodbank will help you apply for SNAP, formerly known as food stamps.

Power Pack Program Freestore Foodbank

Table of Contents Introduction How the Power Pack Program Freestore Foodbank is Helping to End Childhood Hunger The Impact of the Power Pack Program Freestore Foodbank on Local Communities How to Get Involved with the Power Pack Program Freestore Foodbank The Benefits of the Power Pack Program Freestore Foodbank [read]

Power Pack Program Freestore Foodbank

Foodbankers Advocate in Frankfort, KY

Foodbankers Advocate in Frankfort, KY This week Freestore Foodbank along with our six other sister foodbanks from across the Commonwealth of Kentucky descended on Frankfort, KY to rally the Hunger Heroes and advocate for an increase in funding for the Farm to Foodbank Program managed by Feeding Kentucky and [read]

Foodbankers Advocate in Frankfort, KY
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