Invest in a healthy, hunger-free community
Let’s build a partnership that makes your corporate values shine. Check out the opportunities below and contact us to learn how your corporate involvement can help close the food gap in our community.
Explore corporate partnerships with Freestore Foodbank by contacting Jonathan Mann, jmann@freestorefoodbank.org or (513) 482-7520.
Freestore Foodbank’s corporate partners are some of our greatest supporters and biggest advocates. Companies support our mission with financial contributions and food donations, in addition to rolling up their sleeves and getting involved. Whether by sponsoring programs or events, group volunteering or hosting a virtual food drive, our corporate partners are critical to our success.
Business Solutions Partner
If you are focused on driving community engagement, employee engagement, or reducing turnover costs and expanding employer branding, Freestore Foodbank is your business solutions partner. We will work with you to meet your goals and find the best fit between our mission and your business philanthropic objectives. Some opportunities include volunteer openings, school-based feeding programs, workforce development programs, event sponsorships, restricted and unrestricted support.
Program support
Power Pack: Each Friday during the school year, Freestore Foodbank sends 6,000 packs of food, known as Power Packs, home with students to ensure they have something to eat on weekends. https://freestorefoodbank.org/power-pack/
School Pantries: Addresses child and teen hunger in our community by providing food to students and their families at middle and high schools. https://freestorefoodbank.org/school-pantries/
Equipment: Vehicles, warehouse equipment, and other large-scale items needed to accomplish our mission.
Cincinnati COOKS!: Cincinnati COOKS! is a free culinary job training program for under- and unemployed individuals. During the 10-week course, students learn the mechanics of a commercial kitchen, as well as professional and life skills to ensure success in the food service industry and in their personal lives. https://freestorefoodbank.org/hope-stability/
LIFT the Tristate: The primary objective of LIFT is to establish a link between adults who are currently unemployed/underemployed with prospective job openings in the logistics, inventory, facilities, and transportation sectors. This comprehensive 10-week program is available to low-income participants at no cost. LIFT plays a pivotal role in fostering stability for families within the local community. https://freestorefoodbank.org/lift-the-tristate/
Clinic Pantries: Locating pantries within healthcare facilities provides patients regular access to nutritious food in the same place where they receive medical care. This is particularly important as poor nutrition is a leading cause of illness in the United States. https://freestorefoodbank.org/clinic-pantries/
Event Sponsorship
Sponsor signature Freestore Foodbank events such as the Rubber Duck Regatta, Holiday Operations, Hunger Walk or Taste of the Bengals.
Rubber Duck Regatta: Brings together individuals, families, teams, and corporations, all united by a common goal: to end hunger. https://rubberduckregatta.org
Holiday Operations: During November and December, our large-scale food distributions in collaboration with community partners help feed local families during high times of need. Previous partners include Cincinnati Reds’ Community Foundation, Florence Y’alls, and St. Elizabeth Healthcare Systems as well as distribution of holiday boxes at both of our food pantries, the Liberty Street Market and Bea Taylor Market.
Hunger Walk: Brings together individuals, families, teams, and corporations, all united by a common goal: to end hunger by raising peer-to-peer funds through a 5k and virtual fundraising event. https://cincinnatihungerwalk.org
Taste of the Bengals: Freestore Foodbank and the Cincinnati Bengals players and coaches host a dinner by the bite with over 40 restaurants at the stadium to raise awareness and support for ending hunger. https://tasteofthebengals.org
Foundations & Grants
Have a formal philanthropic or grant-making process? Freestore Foodbank’s foundation relations team can work with your team to find the best fit. Contact Lindsay Starry at grants@freestorefoodbank.org to explore options.
