Story In Pictures – February 2019
The year has started out with a bang! We scrambled to provide help for the thousands of families affected by the partial government shutdown. We hosted our Annual Meeting, celebrated the graduation of Class 177 of Cincinnati COOKS!, welcomed Class 5 of LIFT the Tristate, opened a new clinic pantry [...]
Nutrition Starts in Elementary School
That fall morning in early October, Naomi Colliver, Guidance Counselor at Arnett Elementary sat at her desk reviewing her schedule for the day. She saw her door open just a crack. As she watched, hazel eyes appeared and then a little face framed in curly brown hair. Antonio, the fifth [...]
Story in Pictures – January 2019
December was filled with joyful moments as we worked diligently to help as many of our neighbors as possible. The month kicked off with our amazing Adopt A Family program followed by our Holiday Food Distribution. We are grateful for the opportunity to bring holiday cheer to the homes of [...]
Grants Encourage Second Chances
As Freestore Foodbank works to solve the critical issue of hunger for the over 273,000 food insecure residents of our region, helping neighbors in need build self-sufficiency is essential. During the intake process for emergency food assistance at our Customer Connection Center, Freestore Foodbank employees discover why people are coming [...]
The Clearinghouse Food Pantry: A Community of Givers
The Clearinghouse Pantry in Aurora, Indiana sits atop a tiny hill, slightly removed from the street. A gentleman in a Santa hat loading bags of groceries into the trunk of a car waves enthusiastically and wishes me a Merry Christmas as I emerge from my car. I hurry into the [...]
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Your generosity is critical to helping Freestore Foodbank serve hungry children and families in the tristate area. 94% of cash and in-kind donations go directly to programs and services. We have grown as an organization, expanding our impact and serving more families in crisis. With support from the community we [...]
The Freestore Foodbank Partners with Xavier University to Hold Campus Poverty Simulation
The students filed into Xavier University’s Center for Innovation that Friday evening – many of them exhausted after a long week. They stood in little groups making small talk, discussing tests and term papers and making plans for Thanksgiving weekend. They were smart and accomplished Computer Science Majors ranging from [...]
In Search of a Home
I am .. By Talid Banks Honesty is a part of me. I am, by all means true to my scripture that is written on my face. I am the eyes that capture the important of failure and the significance of success The past that last Therefore I am content [...]
