Fredericktown prepares for the annual Christmas Walk to benefit Food For The Hungry

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Cecelia McClelland about the 18th annual Christmas Walk and Charity Auction on Saturday, December 1. The Walk will take place from 3 – 7 p.m.
Come experience the spirit of what Christmas is all about! The Walk Committee invites everyone to attend and mark the beginning of the Christmas season, while supporting Food For The Hungry to provide food and financial services to area residents.

Click HERE to listen to their conversation.

Click HERE to see a complete list of events at the Fredericktown Christmas Walk.

Click HERE to stay connected to the Fredericktown Christmas Walk on Facebook.

Click HERE to stay updated on the 2018 Food For The Hungry Drive.

November 27, 2018 0

The Mount Vernon News supports Food For The Hungry

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Corby Wise, Advertising Manager for The Mount Vernon News. They talked about the commitment that the News staff has to this project and the many ways they will support FFTH. The Mount Vernon News is a Legacy Partner of Knox County’s Food For The Hungry Drive.

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Click HERE to follow The Mount Vernon News and their coverage of Food For The Hungry.

Click HERE to stay updated on the 2018 Food For The Hungry Drive.

November 27, 2018 0

Elementary Schools are collecting donations for Knox County’s Food For The Hungry

Elementary students all across Knox County are currently collecting donations for Knox County’s Food For The Hungry Drive. Collections are happening this week in Centerburg, Danville, East Knox, Fredericktown and Mount Vernon.
WNZR’s Lilly Buckley talked with the 3 ladies that are coordinating these collections around the community.
Linda Owens from the Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority is coordinating the Greater Knox County Elementary Collection.
Sandra Fithian and Cindi Doolittle are coordinating the Central Knox County Elementary Collection.

Click HERE to hear their conversation and all the details of how your kids and grandkids can get involved.

Click HERE to find out more details about the 2018 Food For The Hungry Drive.

November 26, 2018 0

COTC encourages local high school students to support Food For The Hungry

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Tonia Osborne, Special Events Coordinator for Community Affairs for Central Ohio Technical College. Tonia is leading the coordination of the Knox County High School collection for Food For The Hungry. Tonia shared with us the new exciting way that high schools will be honored with this year’s collection. She also gives encouragement to all Knox County High School students to get involved with this project.

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Click HERE to find out more about Knox County’s Food For The Hungry.

November 26, 2018 0

The Mount Vernon Salvation Army kicks off their 2018 Red Kettle Campaign

The Salvation Army kicked-off the 2018 Red Kettle Campaign on 11/20. WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Capt. Christine Moretz about this year’s goal, kettle locations, the need for bell ringers and her heart for ministry to our community.

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Click HERE to volunteer to ring bells at a kettle.

Click HERE to stay connected to all the activities at the Mount Vernon Salvation Army.

Some exciting stats from 2018:
2,248 total families served with food/financial assistance
28 families assisted with rent or mortgage
66 families assisted with a utility shut off
6 families assisted with emergency lodging
52,794 meals provided through the food pantry
7,595 meals served through hot meals
1,504 meals served to children through Kids Clubs
41 Music and Arts instruction classes
116 days of tutoring through the Learning Zone
40 Teen leadership classes
10 Crock Pot Class graduates
22 children sent to overnight camp
60 Summer Day Campers

2018 Kettle Locations:
Walmart
Kroger
Baker’s IGA
Rural King
TSC
People’s Bank of Marietta

November 20, 2018 0

Kenyon College supports Food For The Hungry

Kenyon College has many activities planned to support Food For The Hungry.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Kathy Brechler, Kenyon’s Director of Board Relations and Presidential Events and Tom Stamp, Kenyon Historian.
They talked about the 8th Annual Snowflake Gala to benefit Food for the Hungry, plus other collections that will happen on campus this holiday season.

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Click HERE to stay up to date on all the activities happening for the 2018 Food For The Hungry Drive.

Click HERE to stay up to date on what is happening at Kenyon College.

Food For The Hungry – Working Together to Care for our Neighbors!

November 20, 2018 0

Don’t miss the Christmas Auctions in Centerburg and Danville to benefit Food For The Hungry

Did you know that there are 2 auctions happening in Knox County to benefit Food For The Hungry? Did you know that these auctions have beautiful Christmas wreaths and other Christmas décor up for bid?

Don’t miss your chance to bid at the First Knox National Banks in Centerburg and Danville. The auctions run from Friday, 11/23/18 through Noon on Saturday, December 12/8/18.
All proceeds from these auctions benefit Interchurch Social Services in both villages.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart had a chance to chat with Cheryl O’Neal, Centerburg Interchurch Branch Manager and Sue Wadian, Danville Interchurch Branch Manager. Listen in for all the details. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

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

November 19, 2018 0

Knox Pages supports Food For The Hungry

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Cheryl Splain about how Knox Pages is involved with Knox County’s Food For The Hungry Drive. They talked about how the company is supporting the local food drive and encouraged others to get involved.

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Click HERE to stay connected to Knox Pages.

Click HERE to stay connected to Food For The Hungry.

November 19, 2018 0

It’s National Pumpkin Day! Yummy!!

The Morning Thing celebrated National Pumpkin Day today. Check out these yummy recipes. Does anyone want to spend some time cooking on this rainy fall weekend?
WE DO!