The slogan for Food For The Hungry is “Working together to care for our neighbors.” There are so many community events is Knox County to support Food For The Hungry.
Audrey Spearman is hosting one of these events called The Festival of Trees. This is a great event to raise money and food for Food For The Hungry in a fun and unique way.
To hear all about the Festival of Trees click HERE
To find out more about Food For The Hungry click HERE
Joe and Marcy Rinehart have been involved with the Knox County Food For The Hungry drive since 1991. They stay involved because the project is making a difference.
WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Joe and Marcy about their history with the drive. They also highlight this year’s broadcast schedule.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
Click HERE to find out more about Food For The Hungry and to get involved.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 –
Santa Cents –
The Knox County Career Center online auction of themed baskets returns to benefit Food For The Hungry!
The Knox County Career Center is making your Christmas shopping easy this year. They are hosting an online auction to benefit Food For The Hungry. This is an online silent auction featuring 7 themed gift baskets!
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talks with KCCC Principal, Jim Riggle about the details of each basket. Click HERE to hear their conversation.
Go to www.knoxcountycareercenterbaskets.yolasite.com to place your bid.
You can click on the picture of each basket to see the amazing gifts up for bid!
Enter your contact information at the bottom of the page and then enter a bid on your favorite gift basket.
The themed baskets include:
The baskets will contain gift cards to local businesses as well as gift certificates to be used for services at Knox County Career Center labs. You will find certificates for auto tech, cosmetology, collision repair, digital media, computer networking and more.
Bidding ends at 3pm on Saturday, 12/14. The winning bidders will be announced at the Food For The Hungry broadcast at 3:30pm on Saturday, 12/14.
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.
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.
Rise and Shine 