Mary, a senior citizen, was born with a serious heart condition and has trouble breathing. With all the doctor’s appointments, breathing machines and medications—many she has to pay for out of pocket—her fixed income simply doesn’t last all month. “I buy things that I can stretch and make last, but [...]
Ricky didn’t think he had anything to worry about. He had worked at the same company for 20 years, making a good salary that came with great benefits. Then, he was unexpectedly let go. His union is working to get his job back, and he tried to stretch out the [...]
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation presented a $60,000 grant to the Freestore Foodbank on Tuesday, January 16th at 11:30 a.m. The grant will enable the non-profit to purchase a truck that will be used to deliver more fresh produce to partner food pantries throughout the region. Made possible through the [...]
December is perhaps one of the busiest months for the Freestore Foodbank. The holidays present a unique set of challenges for our neighbors as they battle the harsh winter weather while struggling to pay their bills, stay warm and serve wholesome meals to their families – all while trying to [...]
Greg Peters has been a Full Plate Partner monthly supporter of the Freestore Foodbank for the last few years. “The mission of the Freestore Foodbank is important to me. I don’t think that anyone should go hungry. The fact that they help the poor and less fortunate pulls at my [...]
Joshua is a six-year-old first grader. He loves playing with Legos and trains. He also loves basketball and baseball and likes to pretend to be a soldier. Stephanie Coffey, the Social Worker at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Hopple Street Neighborhood Health Center received a troubling message from Joshua’s school a few [...]
Cooking classes are exciting because they hold the promise of exquisite culinary creations and delicious, heartwarming meals. They are happy events sprinkled with colorful mixing bowls, shiny steel utensils, cleverly nested measuring cups, nifty peelers and can-openers and featuring mystery recipes and ingredients. Cooking classes can be even more delightful [...]
What is it like to cook for the US Navy? A lot of hard work because you are planning and preparing meals for over a thousand sailors; lots of time to think when you are out at sea with little access to family or any form of entertainment; tons of [...]
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