February was a busy month filled with activity and excitement. We were thrilled to be involved in advocacy efforts both at home and in Washington DC. We are also very grateful for the support from generous donors. It was a huge honor to be visited by US Congressman Brad Wenstrup […]
Carl Bosse is an organized guy who spent years working on process improvements and leading teams at Kroger. As he prepared to retire last year, he not only wanted to have his finances in order, but also a plan for how to spend his time. “Kroger works a lot with […]
“I went to jail the day before Thanksgiving.” Stephen gazed at me sadly as he told me his story. Stephen had lived in Cincinnati all his life. Many years ago, while on a double date with a friend, he met Nakia who’d just moved here from Massachusetts. They fell in […]
The drive to Ripley, Ohio would’ve been beautiful, if it wasn’t for the feeling of desolation that enveloped me as I drove east. The Ohio River, swollen and fierce rushed by one side of the road. At times it seemed to creep eerily close to my car. I held my […]
Many people live one paycheck away from financial disaster. An unexpected illness, injury, car repair, or life change can put a self-sufficient person at risk of hunger. St. John’s Outreach Ministries, located at 415 Park Avenue, is working to address the need in Newport, Kentucky. The organization distributed more than […]
Many people live one paycheck away from financial disaster. An unexpected illness, injury, car repair, or life change can put a self-sufficient person at risk of hunger. MercyWorks Fresh Food Pantry, a ministry of RiverTree Church, is working to address the need on the East Side of Cincinnati, providing fresh […]
In response to on-going community needs, Kroger is now inviting customers to help bring food to the tables of their hungry neighbors with its Round-Up fundraising campaign, which will be available in all stores beginning Monday, March 5, 2018. Shoppers will now have the option to “round up” their total […]
The heart of a volunteer is not measured in size, but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of others! As we see all of the hearts and flowers decorating the community this February, the Volunteer Engagement Team would like to thank those who […]
January is always an important month as we prepare for the new year and make plans about how to tackle challenges that lie ahead of us. It is also a time to reminisce and be thankful for the accomplishments and blessings of the previous year. Hunger Free KY Day We […]
Food is Love. This is Rodney and Jennifer Parrett’s family motto. ”When you love someone, you take pleasure in cooking food that they love and in nourishing them. We have always accepted this as a mantra in our family,” Rodney states. When the Parretts decided that they wanted to donate […]
