Category: health

The Elementary Schools around Knox County show their support of Food For The Hungry

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart had a chance to see NINE food pallets stacked with food from local elementary school collections. She visited a warehouse at Blubaugh Body & Frame to see the result of generous gifts from kids in our community.
Listen in as she talks with Cindi Doolittle and Sandra Fithian of Psi Iota Xi and Linda Owens of Delta Kappa Gamma about this county-wide collection.

Marcy also talked with representatives from The Salvation Army and Interchurch Social Services about how these gifts will impact their ministries.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to give to the 2018 Food For The Hungry Drive.

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The Knox County Parks District supports Food For The Hungry

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Lori Totman from the Knox County Parks District about their event to support Food For The Hungry. Fire and Ice will be held Saturday, December 8th from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm.
Over 600 luminaries will light your paths to Honey Run Waterfall and the Kokosing State Scenic River. Honey Run Waterfall is one of Knox County’s most spectacular natural gems and is absolutely mesmerizing with the hundreds of candle-lit snowflake bags. Please stay for holiday treats and enjoy a roaring bonfire! Be sure to bring a canned food item(s) for the Food For The Hungry drive. Deposit your food gift in one of the boxes provided. Last year patrons donated 115 lbs. of food and we hope to surpass that number this year. The Knox County Park District thanks you for your generosity to our neighbors and friends in need!

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to give to the 2018 Food For The Hungry Drive.

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WRP CPAs supports Food For The Hungry

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Lori Bosworth of Wilging, Roush and Parsons CPAs about their involvement with Food For The Hungry. WRP CPAs is a legacy partner of the food drive.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to give to the 2018 Food For The Hungry Drive.

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Food For The Hungry benefits Interchurch Social Services of Knox County

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with representatives from Knox County’s Interchurch Social Services. Listen in and hear how Food For The Hungry benefits Interchurch’s ministry throughout the entire county.
Marcy talks with Executive Director, Joy Harris and Branch Managers Katie Frazier (Fredericktown), Sheryl O’Neal (Centerburg) and Sue Wadian (Danville).

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to stay up to date with Interchurch Social Services.

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

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The Salvation Army of Mount Vernon is grateful for Food For The Hungry donations

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Captain Christine Moretz and Lieutenant Megan Ashcraft of the Mount Vernon Salvation Army. They shared how Food For The Hungry impacts their ministry during the Christmas season and throughout the year.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to give to Food For The Hungry.

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Food For The Hungry President, Samantha Scoles share her passion for this year’s project

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Samantha Scoles, Food For The Hungry President. She shared some insight into how the food drive impacts our community. She talked about her passion for being involved and encouraged others to live out the campaign slogan, “Working Together to Care for Our Neighbors”.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to give to Food For The Hungry.

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Festival of Trees returns to Apple Valley to support Food For The Hungry

The Festival of Trees event is a wonderful event held each year to benefit Food For The Hungry. The Apple Valley Property Owners Association is hosting this event. Clubs and organizations of Apple Valley decorate a Christmas tree and the public is invited to come and vote for their favorite tree. Voting tickets may be purchased for $1.00 for 2 tickets or by providing 1 food item per ticket. All proceeds benefit Food For The Hungry.

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Audrey Spearman about this exciting event.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Festival of Trees is being held at the Floral Valley Community Center and is open EVERY DAY of the week from 2pm – 8pm. For more information, call Cheri at 740-397-1027 or Audrey at 740-397-1962.

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Foodstock comes to the Memorial Theatre on Tuesday 12/4/18

WNZR’s Abby Fairless talked with Mike and Chris Petee about Foodstock 2018. This concert will benefit Food For The Hungry and feature the music of Tom Petty.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Please plan to attend on Tuesday, 12/4/18 at the Memorial Theatre. Doors open at 6pm, the concert starts at 7pm.

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A Mom and Daughter Team coordinate the annual Food For The Hungry Drive

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart was privileged to talk to Lisa Mazzari, Food For The Hungry Coordinator and her Assistant (and daughter), Kailea Sparks. They talked about this year’s goal, summer visits to grant recipients from 2017, the FFTH website, social media sites and how to stay up to date with all events connected to this year’s drive.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to stay connected to Food For The Hungry through their website.

Click HERE to access the Food For The Hungry Facebook page.

Please join us on Saturday, December 8th as we work to reach the goal of $220,000.

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Kokosing River Productions supports Food For The Hungry

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Matt Starr of Kokosing River Productions about their involvement with Food For The Hungry. They talked about the annual broadcast, a special Public Service Announcement that highlights the “family” of volunteers and shared memories together.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

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