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.
Click HERE for more info on WRP CPAs!
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!
Interchurch Social Services Executive Director Carolyn Fergus recently sat down with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart to talk about the growing need they’re seeing across Knox County.
Click HERE to hear the full interview!
Fergus, who has been with Interchurch for three and a half years and oversees all four branches, says the number of families asking for help has more than tripled since last year. So far in 2025, Interchurch has already provided more than 189,000 meals, a number she says shows just how challenging things have become for many local families.
Right now, Fergus says volunteers are their biggest need. Some days, the Mount Vernon pantry alone serves up to 50 families, which puts a huge strain on their team. Mount Vernon has seen the largest spike in need, but thankfully the other branches have been able to step in and support where they can.
Fergus also shared the story behind the two pop-up food distributions they held this fall. These events were created to help people who couldn’t get to their main locations but still needed immediate support.
Donations continue to be important, especially canned goods like beans, which always seem to run out quickly. Fergus pointed out that even small financial gifts go a long way—every $1 donated turns into about $4.56 worth of food through their partnerships.
Interchurch offers more than food, too. Fergus talked about the other services they provide, including rental and deposit assistance, help with utilities and prescriptions, gas vouchers, and more. She’s already looking ahead to 2026 and hopes they’ll be able to expand their storage space to meet the rising demand.
When asked how people can pray for them, Fergus mentioned rest for their volunteers, patience, and the ability to show Christ’s love to everyone who walks through their doors. She’s been connected with Food For The Hungry almost since its beginning and says she’s passionate about serving local missions.
Fergus ended the conversation with a story that gives a glimpse into the lives of the people Interchurch serves. She hopes more people will get involved, reminding listeners that everyone deserves a good meal—and to know that someone cares. She says Food For The Hungry’s slogan, “Working together to care for our neighbors,” perfectly captures why this work matters so much to her.
Click HERE to learn more about Interchurch Social Services!
Click HERE to learn more about Food For The Hungry!
Cindy Martin, Branch Manager with the Danville Branch of Interchurch Social Services talks with WNZR’s Eric Brown about her role in the organization and their ministry.
Click HERE to hear the full interview!
She has served the ministry since 1998, volunteered for 9 years then became manager in 2019. She talks about the changes in the economy has made getting items much harder, stretching dollars.
She shares several numbers including in 2024, they served 17,514 meals equating to 1,946 people, to date in 2025, they have served 15, 867 meals equating to 1,763 people this year. She adds what the biggest needs are in Danville including: loaves of bread, boxed meals, canned foods and other non-perishable foods. She adds that any monetary donations are used to getting frozen meat to distribute.
Cindy says the among the Food For The Hungry’s Top 10 ten list she points to condiments among the most desired items, because they are rarely donated.
She talks about how Interchurch can take $1 and turn it into $4.56 worth of food and how Food For The Hungry donations help in more ways than just providing food.
Cindy talks about the Danville’s branch silent Wreath and Home Décor Auction going on through December 12th at the Danville Branch of Park National Bank. There are five different items to bid on including a wreath featuring ice skates that are over 50 years old. All items may be viewed in-person during regular business hours. All proceeds benefit Food For The Hungry and Interchurch Social Services Danville Branch.
She says that the best way to pray for their staff is to give them the ability to do what they do.
Finally, she explains what the slogan, “Food For The Hungry, Working Together to Care For Our Neighbors,” means to her which includes that people should share and share alike.
Click HERE to find out more about Interchurch Social Services!
Click HERE to find out more about Food For The Hungry!
Christmas preparations are underway and some of you may have already started your baking. In honor of the great bakers, we are going to talk about Christmas Cookies!
For our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing hosts will share their favorite Christmas Cookie.
We have been talking about the Fredericktown Christmas Walk all week.
Today on the Morning Thing, Kristine Lindemann shared about the gingerbread house contest!
She talked about what the contest normally looks like and where it is located. Kristine also explains what she is most looking forward to this Saturday and shared some other details about the Fredericktown Christmas Walk!
The Fredericktown Christmas Walk is happening this Saturday from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
To find more information about the event click HERE!
We have been talking about the Fredericktown Christmas Walk all week.
Today on the Morning Thing, we got the chance to talk with Cecelia McClelland about the Crafter and Vendor Fair!
The fair takes place at the Fredericktown Presbyterian Church right by the gazebo. Cecelia shared what she is most looking forward to this Saturday and shared some other details about the Fredericktown Christmas Walk!
The Fredericktown Christmas Walk is happening this Saturday from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
To find more information about the event click HERE!
Brandon Schroepfer is the Natural Resource Manager for the Knox County Park District.
He shared details about Fire and Ice which is happening this Saturday at Millwood Church of Christ and Honey Run Park.
This event helps support Food For The Hungry and Brandon explained how you can help!
For more details about the event click HERE!
For more details about the Knox County Park District click HERE!
Jamie Sanders is in charge of the Christmas tree decorating competition at the Fredericktown Christmas Walk.
He shares details about the contest and talks about the prizes. Jamie also highlights some of the other events that are happening!
To find more information about the Fredericktown Christmas Walk click HERE!
Robin McClay organizes much of the entertainment at the Fredericktown Christmas Walk.
She shared with us the schedule for this year. She also told us she is most excited for the Scrumptious Food Auction!
To find more information about the Fredericktown Christmas Walk click HERE!
Rise and Shine 