How Freestore Foodbank is Helping to End Hunger in the Greater Cincinnati Area Freestore Foodbank is a non-profit organization dedicated to ending hunger in the Greater Cincinnati area. The organization works to provide food and other essential items to those in need, while also providing resources to help individuals [read]
"Her Turn for Help" Liz spent a significant portion of her adult life serving older people. Now it’s her turn. For 30 years, Liz worked in housekeeping at a retirement home. When the facility closed, Liz lost her job and suddenly faced financial struggles. Her Social Security income isn’t [read]
“We Are Very Grateful” When several big businesses closed in Mason County, Kentucky, the local economy was hit hard. Then came the pandemic. Then came inflation and soaring grocery prices. “The need has grown dramatically,” says Ashley, coordinator of the Mason County Youth Center. “About half of our students [read]
“We Want to Give Back” Like many Greater Cincinnatians, Paula Steiner is passionate about community involvement. She’s been a Freestore Foodbank supporter for 20 years, with a special interest in feeding children. Recently, Paula decided to include Freestore Foodbank as one of several beneficiaries of her donor-advised fund. “I [read]
“A Lifesaving Gift” Having to wait in line for more than an hour is not most people’s idea of a good time. But Janice and Sherree are all smiles as they wait in the car for their local mobile pantry to open. Both live on a limited budget, and [read]
I recently read that there were about 39.6 million Americans age 65 and up in 2009. That number grew to 54.1 million by 2019 — almost a 37% increase in just one decade. That’s just the beginning of the story. The 65-and-over population is projected to reach 80.8 million [read]
We have been informed by the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) emergency allotments are ending after nearly 3 years. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, signed into law last week, ended the authority for SNAP emergency allotments. The last [read]
The past year brought record high inflation and rising prices on just about everything around us, which hit families and seniors facing hunger especially hard. But once again, YOU stepped forward to help your neighbors, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Thanks to your compassion and kindness, we were [read]
Thank you for contacting Freestore Foodbank! We’ll review your submission, and someone will be in touch with you soon. Your support means so much to us, and together, we can make a real difference in the fight against hunger in our community. Regards, Freestore Foodbank
Soaring prices in the grocery store and at the gas pump are creating additional hardships. And while no one should go hungry at any time of year, it seems to hurt more during the holidays.
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