Kelly Jaeger works with WRP CPAs and is also the treasurer for the Food For The Hungry board!
Kelly goes over all of the amazing ways to give and the impact that giving has on the community. She also highlights the donations staying local and how far your dollar can really go.
Captain Christine Moretz joins us and talks about the Salvation Army and Food For The Hungry!
She highlights the Salvations Army’s new building as well as what they can do with just a single dollar. Captain Christine also shares about what can happen when generosity is a priority and how amazing it can be if you choose to help.
To learn more about the Salvation Army click HERE!
Katie Frazier is the Branch Manager for Interchurch Social Services in Fredericktown!
She joins us and shares how their numbers have grown, how you can help them, and some of the amazing things going on in their ministry! She also highlight Food For The Hungry and why you should get involved.
To learn more about Interchurch Social Services click HERE!
WNZR shared the amazing totals of the 2025 Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Collection. Thanks to everyone that packed a shoebox. The goals for Knox County and the Central Ohio Team have been met this year!
Eric Brown got to speak with the Knox Community Jazz Orchestra Director, Ted Buehrer! Ted talks about their partnership with Food For The Hungry and talks about the concert. It is more than just a concert so he also details the entire event and lets you know what to bring!
Today was an exciting day at the Salvation Army in Mount Vernon. A group of Women United joined together to pack 300 backpacks for the Salvation Army. Women United is an affinity group of the United Way of Knox County Ohio comprised of passionate women who offer their time, talent and treasure to improve lives throughout Knox County. After packing backpacks for local students, the ladies had the chance to tour the new Salvation Army 13,270-square-foot childcare center called “The Learning Lighthouse”.
Captain Christine Moretz shared a timeline for opening the new center, plus an update on fundraising. Click HERE to hear the full conversation or click on the link below. Pictures from the event are also included below.
On Friday’s show, The Morning Thing shined the spotlight on the Sanctity of Human Life Sunday and the ministry of Starting Point Pregnancy and Family Resource Center. We talked with Jenn Furay, Executive Director of Starting Point. Click HERE to hear the full conversation or watch the Soundcloud link below. She shared with us how the celebration of life happens throughout the month of January.
She also shared some amazing stats:
Fingernails start to develop at 12 weeks gestation
the heart beats 54 million times between conception and birth
a baby that is delivered at only 24 weeks gestation has a 60-70% chance of survival
a baby delivered at 28 weeks (12 weeks pre-mature) has an 80-90% chance of survival with only a 10% chance of having any long-term health problems
Jenn also talked about the option of abortion pill reversal. Starting Point’s Medical Director, Dr. Hardin is part of a network that has saved over 1,200 lives with this method.
Jenn also shared how knowledge is power. Starting Point offers:
an informational video for churches or online sharing
speakers for small groups or churches
tours of the Starting Point facilities
training for volunteers
For more information about Starting Point Pregnancy and Family Resource Center, go to www.FriendsofKSP.com
Captain Christine Moretz and Cadet Jalicia Smalley from the Mount Vernon Salvation Army discuss the tough economic times and their reliance on the community and Food For The Hungry for support.
Christine notes that the economy is bringing more families in need, especially during the holidays. Jalicia reports serving 900 households, totaling over 3,100 people, with 199 new households included. Nearly $20,000 went to utility and rental aid. In 2024, 846 households, about 3,000 people, received over $20,000 in utility and rental assistance with a few weeks remaining. Christine notes that community donations, especially during Food For The Hungry, help them make things happen. Over 700 kids applied for Christmas Assistance this year. She adds how you can donate or volunteer to make a difference.