Barbie Stern is seated in a large, comfortable armchair in her living room.  Sunlight streams into the room through open windows, leaving huge golden blobs on the floor. A large black cat lounges on the rug in the center; books and papers are scattered; and a laptop is perched precariously [read]

May was an amazingly productive month as we made huge strides in our work with advocacy and community partnerships. We worked with Ohio Governor John Kasich to open a pantry at the Pike County YMCA in Ohio to help children whose families have been affected by the opioid crisis. We [read]

Pam McDonel Hutton is an interior designer and one of the owners of BHDP Architects, a nationally recognized design firm providing services throughout the United States and overseas. Pam has worked at the firm for over 26 years. She is a loyal supporter of the Freestore Foodbank. “My children grew [read]

Childhood hunger continues to be a tragic issue with one in five children (20%) not knowing where they will find their next meal. Last year, the Joy in Childhood Foundation (formerly The Dunkin’ Donuts & Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation) announced a $1.5 million, three-year partnership with Feeding America to support national [read]

Jeanette Altenau sits across from me in a tiny conference room.  As our eyes meet and we shake hands, I am struck by her warmth and enthusiasm. Jeanette is the Director of Community Relations at TriHealth, a well-known health care provider in Cincinnati and an important corporate partner to the [read]

April was dedicated to recognizing our volunteers and thanking them for their dedication and support. The Freestore Foodbank organized a Volunteer Appreciation Event in early April to celebrate those who donated over 100 hours to us this past year. The 21st Annual Cincinnati Canstruction, one of our most popular events [read]

Snowflakes pelted down silently as Tracy visited the Freestore Foodbank that December morning.  It was the day before Christmas Eve. In the back of her car was a Holiday Box from the Freestore Foodbank filled with treasured supplies for a holiday feast . Turkey, stuffing, carrots, celery, sweet potatoes, cranberry [read]

It’s a lovely Tuesday spring morning. Dr. Jessica Taylor sits in her office dressed in jeans and a brightly colored sweater with her hair pulled tightly back in a ponytail.  She looks like an undergraduate student and for a moment it’s hard to believe she’s the Assistant Professor of Social [read]