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Kurt’s Corner (2023 Summer)

A couple of the stories in this summer edition of Connection make me smile, because they show how far we’ve come. There’s our founder, Frank Gerson, in the early 1970s with his Free Store truck. (Yes, “Free Store” was two words back then!) He’s the one who got this [...]

Kurt’s Corner (2023 Summer)

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 [...]

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Community Celebration

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 [...]

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 [...]

Back On Track Program for Freestore Foodbank

Cincinnati COOKS! Job Training Freestore Foodbank

Table of Contents Introduction How Cincinnati COOKS! Job Training is Helping to Fight Food Insecurity in the City Exploring the Impact of Cincinnati COOKS! Job Training on the Local Economy The Benefits of Participating in Cincinnati COOKS! Job Training How the Freestore Foodbank is Supporting Cincinnati COOKS! Job Training [...]

Cincinnati COOKS! Job Training Freestore Foodbank

Host a Freestore Foodbank Virtual Food Drive

Table of Contents Introduction The Impact of Virtual Food Drives on Freestore Foodbank and the Community How to Promote Your Virtual Food Drive for Freestore Foodbank Tips for Making Your Virtual Food Drive for Freestore Foodbank a Success The Benefits of Hosting a Virtual Food Drive for Freestore Foodbank [...]

Host a Freestore Foodbank Virtual Food Drive

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Foodbankers Advocate in Frankfort, KY

About Freestore Foodbank

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 [...]

About Freestore Foodbank
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