Category: food

The Centerburg and Danville Auctions for Food For The Hungry are OPEN

There are so many ways to give to Food For The Hungry. The Centerburg and Danville branches of Interchurch are hosting Silent Auctions. You can bid on beautiful Christmas wreaths, trees and Christmas decorations. All items are on display at the First Knox National Banks in Centerburg and Danville. The bidding closes at Noon on Saturday, 12/14/19.

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart had a chance to chat with Sheryl O’Neil and Joy Harris about these exciting auctions.

WNZR’s Wesley Boston also talked with Michelle Mann from Centerburg Elementary School. Michelle shared how student council members got involved and created wreaths this year.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

See the Centerburg Auction items HERE.

See all the items up for bid at www.foodforthehungrycares.org

 

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Food For The Hungry is possible with partnerships across Knox County

The 38th Annual Food For The Hungry Drive is this Saturday, December 14th. This campaign is only possible because of hundreds of volunteers, a very active partner board and the generosity of Knox County residents. WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Board President, Samantha Scoles about how the funds are distributed, options for giving and the impact of the grant program for food initiatives in our community.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to find out more about Food For The Hungry and to get involved.

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Food For The Hungry helps Interchurch Social Services throughout Knox County

For over 3 decades, the Food For The Hungry drive has been collecting donations to help Interchurch Social Services. WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart had a chance to talk with some representatives of Interchurch around Knox County. She talked with Joy Harris, Executive Director, Katie Frazier, Fredericktown Interchurch Branch Manager and Sheryl O’Neil, Centerburg Interchurch Branch Manager. They shared details about the need around the county and how Food For The Hungry donations impact their organization and the services that they can provide.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to stay up to date on the 2019 Food For The Hungry Drive. You can watch the totals rise and find ways to volunteer.

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Capt. Christine Moretz shares the impact that Food For The Hungry has on the Salvation Army

For over 3 decades, the Food For The Hungry drive has been collecting donations for the Salvation Army. WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart had a chance to talk with Capt. Christine Moretz from the Mount Vernon Salavation Army about the impact those donations have on their organization and the services that they provide to our community.

Click HERE to hear their conversation

Get involved with the 38th Annual Food For The Hungry Drive. Click HERE to find out more about this campaign.

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The Annual Fredericktown Christmas Walk is this Saturday! Don’t miss it!

One of our community’s great holiday events happens this Saturday, 12/7/19. The Fredericktown Christmas Walk is from 3pm – 7pm.

There are SO many fun and festival activities for you and your family.

WNZR’s Wesley Boston had a chance to chat with Committee members about the many activities.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Scarlet gives information about the gingerbread competition.
Sherri shares details about the annual Charity Auction, how to donate items and how/when to bid.
Ellen talks about the NEW 5K Run/Walk that has been added this year. This will be a FUN event where you are encouraged to wear a Christmas costume!
Jim shares how he makes the Crystal Ornaments that are sold at the Christmas Walk. These special ornaments are one of a kind featuring a design to compliment this year’s Walk Theme.
Jolie talks about all the different ways that she has been involved with the Christmas Walk and how your family can make some memories on Saturday.
Cecilia shares details about this year’s Craft Fair. Plus, she talks about Santa Cents – something NEW to the Walk. You can find them and get discounts at local participating businesses in Fredericktown!

Want to know more? Check out the images below or go to https://www.facebook.com/events/2118296678465156/

Fredericktown Christmas Walk Ornament – 

Traditions Engraving LLC

Santa Cents – 

Traditions Engraving LLC

 

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Happy Bean supports Food For The Hungry

WNZR’s Mark Wesley talked with Rochel Funiss, Director of Student Life at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. They talked about the “Happy Christmas Bean” event to support Food For The Hungry.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

It will take place on Tuesday, 12/3 from 6pm – 8pm. 10% of the proceeds from this event will be donated to FFTH.

Happy Christmas Bean

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Foodstock is coming on Monday, 12/2

Chautauqua Foodstock brings tribute to Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks and the Rolling Stones – Knox County on Monday, December 2!

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Mike and Chris Petee about this year’s Foodstock to benefit Food For The Hungry.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.

The Chautauqua Foodstock will be presented at the Knox County Memorial Theatre on Monday, December 2 at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6pm. This living history tribute concert will feature the highly requested return of Tom Petty with guest stars Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham and headlining the concert is a tribute to The Rolling Stones.

Suggested cost of admission is one or more food items (visit www.FoodForTheHungryCares.org for donation suggestions) and/or a monetary donation (either give at the door or in collection during the performance). If you are unable to give, please still come and enjoy as a Christmas gift from the musicians of Knox County!

For more information, go to www.elixirpresents.com.

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The Elementary School Food has been collected for Food For The Hungry

During the week of 11/18, all Knox County Elementary schools participated in a collection of donations to benefit Food For The Hungry.

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Sandra Fithian and Vikki Eley from Psi Iota Xi and Linda Owens from Delta Kappa Gamma about the Elementary School Food Collection. She also talks with Capt. Christine Moretz and Amber Brady from the MV Salvation Army and Joy Harris from Interchurch Social Services. They share their reactions to seeing 9 palllets of food! Marcy also talks with Louie Blubaugh and Jerry Scott, the two gentlemen that helped collect the food and get it ready to be delivered to local food pantries.

Click HERE to hear the exciting conversation from the storage building at Blubaugh Body & Frame.

All totals from the 2019 Elementary School Collection will be announced during the annual Food For The Hungry broadcast o n 12/14/19.

 

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The 9th Annual Turkey Trot is coming on Thanksgiving morning!

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Scott Burgess with We Run MV about the 9th annual Turkey Trot event.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Event takes place on Thursday, 11/28, Thanksgiving morning
Registration opens up at 8am
Race starts at 9am
First place trophies will be given out to the first female, male and dog to pass over the finish line.
No entry fee. Participants are asked to bring food and dollars to support Food For The Hungry.

turkey trot

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – We LOVE Italian Food!

In honor of the Kenyon Snowflake Gala and their theme of “Tour of Italy”, we decided to share our favorite Italian foods.

The deadline to reserve tickets for the Kenyon Gala is TODAY, 11/22/19.
To reserve your place, please contact Kathryn Brechler Lake at 740-427-5111 or email lakek@kenyon.edu.

Click HERE to hear our favorite Italian Food!

Click HERE for all the event details.

Finalized Menu for the Gala:

Appetizers
Bruschetta
Arancini Stuffed with Italian Cheeses and Ham or with Asparagus and
Portabello Mushrooms, Served with Ammoglio Sauce
Antipasti

Salad
Caesar Salad, with Housemade Dressing, Focaccia Croutons,
and Parmesan Tuile

Breads
Parmesan Grissini Breadsticks, Housemade Focaccia with Rosemary,
Served with Olive Oil and Roasted Tomato Dipping Sauces

“Tour of Italy” Chef Stations
Chicken Marsala
Sauteed Chicken Scallopini, Wild Mushroom Marsala Sauce,
Served with Roasted Asparagus

Carved Beef Braciole
Flank Steak Rolled with Fresh Italian Herbs and Spices,
Braised in Housemade Tomato Gravy

Housemade Seafood and Vegetarian Ravioli
Lobster and Truffle Stuffed Pasta, with Salsa di Limone
Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Pasta, with Tomato-Basil Sauce
and Shaved Parmesan

Primavera Pasta (Vegetarian)
Pappardelle Pasta and Local Roasted Vegetables,
Sauced with Alfredo Toscana or Sugo Verde

Desserts
Chef’s Selection of Italian Pastri

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