Kurt’s Korner

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.

Building a Brighter Future

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

A Decade of Dedication

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

Kurt’s Corner (Holiday Edition)

Thanks to your compassion, families in the tristate have access to the foods that make this time of year special. Your continued support will provide meals far into the new year. As changes to SNAP and Medicaid take shape, food insecurity will continue to rise.

Kurt’s Corner (Holiday Edition)

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)

Kurt’s Corner (2025 Summer Edition)

Summer is an especially challenging time of year for Tristate families facing hunger. School is out, and kids don’t have access to free and reduced-price school meals. That’s why your support is so important! Every dollar you give helps provide three meals – enough to feed a kid all day!

Kurt’s Corner (2025 Summer Edition)

A Life-Changing Difference

Adriane embodies the spirit of giving back to her community. Adriane’s house is never quiet. And that’s a good thing! Adriane and her husband have seven kids. Their lovely, blended family is a result of Adriane’s vow to keep as many kids out of the foster care system [...]

A Life-Changing Difference
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