Category: Knox County’s Food For The Hungry

The Mount Vernon News supports Food For The Hungry

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The Mount Vernon News is a faithful partner to the Knox County Food For The Hungry Drive.

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart had a chance to talk with Managing Editor, Samantha Scoles about their involvement to the campaign. They also discussed the annual Classified for Cans collection. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Here’s more information about Classified for Cans with the Mount Vernon News.

The Mount Vernon News Classified for Cans Challenge runs through Thursday, December 7th!

The Mount Vernon News “Classified for Cans” challenge is back this year. Anyone that will donate 10 cans will receive a coupon for $5 off a classified ad in the Mount Vernon News. The coupon is redeemable through 1/31/2018. Drop off your food donation to the Classified Ad Department during business hours (Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm).
Food donations will be accepted through Thursday, 12/7.

Outdated or damaged food items will not be accepted.
Coupons exclude classified display ads.

 

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The Fredericktown Christmas Walk is this Saturday!

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The 17th annual Fredericktown Christmas Walk is this Saturday, 12/2.
This fun family event is from 3pm – 7pm in downtown Fredericktown.

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Cecilia McClelland about the many activities happening this weekend, all to support Food For The Hungry.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.

There are SO many fun events happening at this year’s Christmas Walk. Check it out!

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 local charities that provide food and financial services to area residents. All activities will support Food for the Hungry! All donations will help the work of Interchurch Social Services and the Salvation Army and all donations will stay in Fredericktown!

There is so much to see and do:

  • Annual Live Food For The Hungry Charity Auction at the Senior Citizen Building on the Square begins at 3pm
  • Santa will be seeing Children at the Gazebo
  • Gazebo tree lighting ceremony at 6
  • Ice Sculptures
  • Tractor pulled wagon rides around the Christmas light display at Stockman Park
  • Santa’s toy shop at the Masonic Lodge ( hot food too)
  • Poinsettia Sale
  • Crafts and Vendors and food at the First Presbyterian Church in the fellowship Hall
  • Crafts for Kids and the WNZR Photo Booth at the Baptist Church
  • Live musical groups
  • Visit the Historical Museum
  • The Fredericktown Merchant Association will provide special events throughout the afternoon
  • A collectable ornament of the Gazebo will be available for purchase at the Presbyterian Church
  • WNZR and the Big Blue Crew will be parked in front of the Fredericktown Village Office
  • And much more!

Don’t miss this FUN event for families on Saturday, December 2nd from 3pm – 7pm in Fredericktown.

Stop by and see WNZR at the Fredericktown Christmas Walk!
Our Photo Booth will be in the basement of the Baptist Church. Stop by, take a photo and make a memory.

Stop by Big Blue in front of the Village Office to register to win a great family prize basket!
Anyone visiting Big Blue can enter to win a special “Clean Up, Dress Up and Freshen Up “prize basket for the family featuring:
– An entire house cleaning from Carefree Cleaning Company. Amy Kessler gives you 4 hours of house cleaning! (Valued at $100)!
– Two $15 gift certificates for Premier Designs Jewelry with Amberly Frye. (One for you and one for a friend!)
– Six Scentsy Bars from Melissa Dexter, Independent Scentsy Consultant. (Valued at $25)
– Plus WNZR goodies including a jar opener, chip clips, water bottle, cups, guitar flyswatter, ice scraper, NIV Bible and more!
The prize package is valued at over $175.00! 
The winner will be drawn at 6:30pm.
Celebrate Christmas this Saturday with WNZR in Fredericktown!

Used Toy donations are needed for the Fredericktown Christmas Walk

Gently used toys are needed for Santa’s Toy Shop. They are looking for toys, board games, video game systems, sports equipment or any toy a child would love. *Stuffed animals are NOT accepted due to health regulations.*
Toys can be dropped off at the Fredericktown location of The First Knox National Bank, the Fredericktown library and Fredericktown Chevrolet.

Santa’s Toy Shop will take place in the Masonic Lodge during the Fredericktown Christmas Walk on Saturday, December 2nd from 3pm to 7pm. Call Aaron at (740) 501-0148 for more information.

Donations are needed for the Fredericktown Charity Auction

The Fredericktown community is preparing again to host the annual Christmas Walk and Charity Auction to benefit Food For The Hungry. The auction will be held on Saturday, December 2nd at 3 p.m. in the Fredericktown Senior Center at 2 East Sandusky Street.
It is time to begin searching through basements, attics and homes for possible donations.

Some ideas for donations:

  • Gift Baskets
  • Gift Certificates from local business owners
  • Service Projects – such as truckload of wood, snow shoveling, hair styling, etc.
  • Baked goods in keepsake Christmas tins or plates.

Please donate quality items in good condition.

Families, friends, neighbors, churches, and organizations are encouraged to partner to create themed baskets, service offerings, and gift certificates to donate.

Donations can be dropped off at the Fredericktown Village office. If items need to be picked up, call Laurey or Dean Grogg 740-358-6846

 

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Mount Vernon Nazarene University supports the Knox County Food For The Hungry Drive.

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Mount Vernon Nazarene University is proud to be a legacy partner in the Knox County Food For The Hungry Drive. The campus is busy with events to raise donations for this campaign. The students are also given many educational opportunities where they can learn about the issue of food insecurity and the needs of our local community.

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Joe Rinehart and Catie Hayes about what is happening at MVNU to help Knox County’s Food for the Hungry Drive. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to see a calendar of events at MVNU.

MVNU is also proud to host the live stream of the annual Food For The Hungry broadcast. You can see it from 9am – 5pm on Saturday, December 9 at www.mvnu.tv

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The Knox County Career Center helps Knox County’s Food For The Hungry

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The Knox County Career Center is busy collecting donations for Knox County’s Food For The Hungry campaign. They are also hosting 2 auctions to benefit this year’s drive. WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart had a chance to talk with Principal John Feltman about the Career Center’s commitment to our community.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to see the items up for bid for the Knox County Career Center online auction of goods and services.  Bids can be placed until 5pm on Friday, 12/8. The winners of each certificate will be announced on the Food For The Hungry broadcast on Saturday, 12/9 at 1pm.

Click HERE to see the incredible baskets that are up for bid in the Knox County Career Center basket auction. You can SEE these baskets in person at the Mount Vernon Christmas Walk on Sunday, 11/26. They will be set up in the Hunter Hall conference room from 1pm – 5pm. You can go ahead and place your bid at the Christmas Walk.
The live auction will be held during the Food For The Hungry broadcast on Saturday, 12/9 at 1pm in the Memorial Theater. Please come and join the auction live or tune in to WMVO, 100.9 FM or 1300 AM or watch it live on www.mvnu.tv
There will be phone numbers where you can call in your bid to get your chosen basket.

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The Turkey Trot is tomorrow!

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Where will you be on Thanksgiving morning? We hope to see you at the Turkey Trot to benefit Food For The Hungry of Knox County! WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart, Samantha Scoles from the Mount Vernon News and Marty Trese of Knox Pages had a chance to chat with Scott Burgess from We Run MV about this fun event!

Click HERE to hear their fun conversation.

 

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Knox County Elementary Schools collect for Food For The Hungry!

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All elementary schools around the county collected donations for Food For The Hungry last week. On Monday, 11/20, the collections were gathered into a storage building at Blubaugh Body & Frame. WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with representatives from two local sororities about their involvement in this collection.

Psi Iota Xi coordinated the collection in the Mount Vernon elementary schools, at St. Vincent DePaul and at the Mount Vernon middle school.

Delta Kappa Gamma coordinated the collection in the greater Knox County area, covering elementary schools in Centerburg, Fredericktown, Danville and East Knox. They also coordinated efforts at the Knox Learning Center.

Click HERE to hear Marcy’s conversation with a very excited group as the food was gathered.

 

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Kenyon College hosts Gala Dinner and Auction to benefit Food For The Hungry

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A special event is coming on Friday, December 1 to Kenyon College. The 7th annual Snowflake Gala Dinner Auction will be held in Gund Commons. The night includes a wonderful dinner featuring a buffet of locally sourced foods, a live fund-a-cause auction, plus live music and a special award. Jim and Maureen Buchwald are this year’s recipients of the William A. Stroud Award for Public Service. Chairpersons for the event are long-time Food For The Hungry supporters, Jan and Ken Reynolds.

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart had a chance to talk with Kathy Brechler Lake, Assistant to the President of Kenyon College and Matt Starr of Kokosing River Productions. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

To register for the event, click HERE!

 

 

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Elementary students are collecting donations this week for Food For The Hungry

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The annual Knox County Food For The Hungry drive is underway. Two local sororities are coordinating collections with elementary schools around the county.
Delta Kappa Gamma is coordinating collections in elementary schools throughout Greater Knox County and with the Knox Learning Center. Psi Iota Xi is coordinating collections with the Mount Vernon elementary and middle schools.

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Linda Owens about Delta Kappa Gamma’s commitment and involvement in the campaign. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Marcy also talked with Cindi Dolittle of Psi Iota Xi about their long-time commitment to Food For The Hungry. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Want to know more about the 2017 Food For The Hungry Drive? Go to www.foodforthehungrycares.org

The Elementary collection wraps us this Friday 11/17/17.

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

 

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