Category: Coronavirus

Fredericktown prepares for a modified Christmas Walk this Saturday

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Cecelia McClelland of the Fredericktown Christmas Walk Committee. They discussed some changes that are coming to this year’s event.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

The Fredericktown Christmas Walk Facebook Page is very active spreading holiday spirit.

Check it out for the latest news on all activities – https://www.facebook.com/Fredericktown-Annual-Christmas-Walk-and-Auction-750047435033075

You can stay connected to the FFTH calendar in a few ways online:

Website – www.foodforthehungrycares.org
Facebook – Food For The Hungry of Knox County
Twitter and Instagram – FFTH Cares

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More changes for Kenyon’s 2020 Snowflake Gala

Kenyon Snowflake Gala moves forward
While Kenyon College had planned to present a recorded version of portions of its annual Snowflake Gala on Friday, December 4,in support of Food for the Hungry of Knox County, COVID-19 concerns have necessitated a change.  With several members of the gala’s committee now affected by the virus, recording of the program has been canceled in order to protect all participants.   

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Kathy Brechler, Director of Board Relations and Presidential Events at Kenyon College about how the Gala is moving forward, and donor contributions are adding up.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

The 2020 Snowflake Gala Committee successfully launched efforts to solicit donations to Food for the Hungry from previous donors.  Thanks to the generosity of Karen Buchwald Wright and the Ariel Corporation, both individual and corporate contributions to this year’s gala are eligible for a dollar-for-dollar match, up to a maximum of $50,000. 
 
The committee will announce its total contributions and a list of donors this Friday at 5:00 p.m. on the Food for the Hungry website, www.foodforthehungrycares.org   Donations may still be made by logging on to kenyonsnowflakegala.godaddysites.com or by calling Jacob Doup of WRP CPAs at 740-397-0779.

A highlight of the Snowflake Gala each year is the presentation of the William A. Stroud Jr. Award for Community Service, bestowed annually for outstanding support of local causes, to “The People of Knox County.”  In the midst of these unprecedented times, the 2020 Snowflake Gala Committee decided to recognize not a single individual or family but the commitment of all Knox County citizens, businesses, and institutions to making sure their neighbors do not go hungry or without essential services.    

This year’s event, though different from its predecessors, will still serve as a key part of the 2020 Food for the Hungry fundraising campaign, which has a goal of $240,000.  All proceeds from campaign will benefit needy families and individuals right here in Knox County.  

You can stay connected to the FFTH calendar in a few ways online:

Website – www.foodforthehungrycares.org
Facebook – Food For The Hungry of Knox County
Twitter and Instagram – FFTH Cares

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Lisa Lloyd of the Main Street Mount Vernon Board encourages residents to shop local and support our small business owners this holiday season.

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Lisa Lloyd, Program Director for the Knox County Foundation and Treasurer for Main Street Mount Vernon.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Lisa shared some insight into how Mount Vernon’s business community is doing financially with the challenges of COVID-19.

She also talked about how we are celebrating the holidays and Small Businesses in our community during the holiday season.

Lisa shared the importance of Small Business Saturday and why it is important for our community to support small businesses.

Lisa also talked about how a membership with Main Street Mount Vernon helps small businesses and our community. She also shares the hopes she has for 2021.

For more information about Main Street Mount Vernon, go to their website – https://mainstreetmountvernon.com/

For more information about the Knox County Foundation, go to – https://knoxcf.org/

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Angie and Jason Merckling of Scent Life Candle Bar share the perspective of the small business owner with WNZR.

WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle talked with Angie and Jason Merckling of Scent Life Candle Bar.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

They talked about how small businesses are impacted by the pandemic and how the community can support them.

They also shared how important it is for business owners to make changes to follow protocols and look for new and unique ways to serve their customers.

Angie and Jason also shared details of Small Business Saturday and how they are providing special luminaries for the “Downtown Rock Around” event and the special lighting of the public square and downtown Mount Vernon.

The Mercklings also shared how a membership with Main Street Mount Vernon can help small businesses and the hopes they have for 2021.

For more information about Main Street Mount Vernon, go to their website – https://mainstreetmountvernon.com/

For more information about Scent Life Candle Bar, go to – https://thescentlifecandlebar.com/

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Sara Stoessel of the Main Street Mount Vernon Board talks with WNZR about supporting small businesses.

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Sara Stoessel of the Main Street Mount Vernon Board.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

They talked about how important it is for residents to support our local businesses, especially through the holiday season.

Sara shared details of Small Business Saturday, the special events planned for the “Downtown Rock Around” and the exciting lighting of the public square.

Sara also shared some goals that the Main Street Mount Vernon Board has for 2021 and how a membership in the organization can help local businesses.

To find out more about Main Street Mount Vernon, go to their website – https://mainstreetmountvernon.com/

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites. How do you love to celebrate Thanksgiving?

2020 will be a year of memories, that is for sure. We have learned to live in a “new normal”.
For our Friday Favorites this week, we shared our favorite way to celebrate Thanksgiving – even in the middle of a pandemic.

Wesley Boston

Marcy Rinehart

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The 10th annual Turkey Trot returns on Thanksgiving morning!

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Scott Burgess of We Run MV about the 10th Annual Turkey Trot.

Scott shared details about this year’s event and how the team has worked hard to protect participants and volunteers.

New COVID-19 procedures will be followed including 3 different start times.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

We hope to see you and your family on Thanksgiving morning in the Chapel parking lot at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

You can stay connected to the FFTH calendar in a few ways online:

Website – www.foodforthehungrycares.org
Facebook – Food For The Hungry of Knox County
Twitter and Instagram – FFTH Cares

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Food For The Hungry Board introduces the new Marketing Director, Katelynn Mabe

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with the new Food For The Hungry Marketing Director, Katelynn Mabe.

Katelynn shared why she decided to get involved with Food For The Hungry and what got her interested in the project. She also tells us about her role as Marketing Director.

Katelynn also shares more details of changes for this year’s drive. She tells us how we can volunteer to help the drive.

This year’s goal is $240,000! Katelynn highlights some of the exciting events that will be happening this year to support our fundraising efforts.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

You can stay connected to the FFTH calendar in a few ways online:

Website – www.foodforthehungrycares.org
Facebook – Food For The Hungry of Knox County
Twitter and Instagram – FFTH Cares

#WNZR #TheMorningThing #FFTHCares #WorkingTogether #FFTHKnoxCounty

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Food For The Hungry Board President, Samantha Scoles shares details of the 2020 Drive

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Food For The Hungry Board President, Samantha Scoles.

Samantha talks about her history with the drive and what keeps her passionate about FFTH. She shares the excitement of the legacy of 39 years of giving in the community. Samantha also addresses the question of any cancellations because of COVID-19. She shares why the Food For The Hungry drive is so important in 2020 and talks about how the board is preparing to host the drive during COVID-19.

Samantha shared this year’s goal – $240,000. She is hopeful that the community sees the need as we see the need. She also shared the hope that the community sees the benefit of this drive.

Click HERE and get inspired to give and volunteer this year!

To stay up to date on the 2020 Drive – go to http://www.foodforthehungrycares.org and follow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/foodforthehungryknoxcounty

#WNZR #TheMorningThing #FFTHCares #WorkingTogether #FFTHKnoxCounty

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Lisa Mazzari, Food For The Hungry Executive Director celebrates the 2020 Kick Off

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Food For The Hungry Executive Director, Lisa Mazzari about this year’s campaign.

Lisa shared so many wonderful stories about how this drive impacts families here in Knox County. Listen in as she shares the good news of how the money collected in December 2019 was still impacting our community throughout the pandemic of COVID-19. She shares the story of a partnership that fed local students while schools were closed. An inspiring young girl hosted a lemonade stand and collected donations for FFTH. Lisa reminds us that Food For The Hungry is possible through the generous support of hundreds of volunteers all “Working Together to Care For Our Neighbors”!

Click HERE and get inspired to give and volunteer this year!

To stay up to date on the 2020 Drive – go to foodforthehungrycares.org and follow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/foodforthehungryknoxcounty

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