Category: Knox County’s Food For The Hungry

The Salvation Army and Food For The Hungry work together to serve families

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Captain Christine Moretz of the Mount Vernon Salvation Army.
This is a busy time for the ministry as they serve families in our community for Christmas.
Christine shares some eye-opening stats of their service numbers for 2023. The need has greatly increased.
She shares her biggest needs right now and her goals for 2024.
They shared a top 10 list for the food pantry and how the Army can take a dollar donation and turn that into $4.89 worth of food!
Christine also shared how we can pray for her and her team.

The Salvation Army needs volunteers on Friday’s Food For The Hungry Drive Day and for red kettles. Can you help?
Please call 740-392-8716.

Click HERE for more information about The Salvation Army.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

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

WNZR’s Allison Prouty talked with Food For The Hungry volunteer, Audrey Spearman.
Audrey shared how she got involved with this incredible project. She also shares how she volunteers each year to feed the crew on Drive Day.
Audrey also shares the exciting news that the Festival of Trees is returning to Apple Valley! You can see 9 trees at the Floral Valley Community Center and drop off a donation for Food For The Hungry. The collection will continue throughout December.
The Floral Valley Community Center is located at 850 Crestrose Drive in Howard.
Their hours are:
Monday through Friday: 2pm – 7pm
Saturday 9AM – 7PM
Sunday Noon – 7PM

Click HERE for more information on Food For The Hungry.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation with Audrey Spearman.

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Join WNZR at the Fredericktown Christmas Walk this Saturday!

There is an exciting family event happening this Saturday in Fredericktown!
Join the Big Blue Crew and have some fun at the 2023 Fredericktown Christmas Walk.

The Morning Thing featured members of the Walk Committee on Wednesday and Thursday.
Listen in as they share highlights of the schedule, details of the numerous activities, and what this event means to the community. Each member talks about how important it is to support one another and the great impact that all money raised at the Walk will have on families from Fredericktown.

Proceeds from the Fredericktown Christmas Walk support Fredericktown Interchurch Social Services and the Salvation Army through Food For The Hungry. The Walk proceeds also support the Fredericktown Community Relief fund which helps residents with financial support for rent and utilities.

Enjoy the conversations with Loely Lepley, Cecelia McClelland, Robin McClay, Kristine Lindeman, Ellen Hoam, and Carolyn Fergus.

For the latest updates on The Fredericktown Christmas Walk, go to their Facebook page.

Here is the schedule:

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The Turkey Trot returns to Thanksgiving Morning!

Are you ready for Thanksgiving?
The Morning Thing has an idea on how to make the day even better.
Come out to the annual Turkey Trot to benefit Food For The Hungry.
We talked with Scott Burgess from WeRunMV about this annual event.
When: Thanksgiving morning. Registration opens up at 8am, the race starts at 9am
Where: R.R. Hodges Chapel on the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Who: Everyone is invited including canines
What to bring: Non-perishable food and dollars to benefit the Food For The Hungry campaign

Scott talks about how cash feed more. $1.00 = $4.89 of buying power at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective.
All donations stay here in Knox County to support families in our community.

To find out more, go to www.foodforthehungrycares.org

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Psi Iota Xi partners with Knox County Elementary School to support Food For The Hungry

The Morning Thing talked with Debbie Ruggles, Chair of Psi Iota Xi about this year’s Elementary School Collection.
This is collection week! Local elementary school students are asked to bring donations to support the 2023 Food For The Hungry Drive.
Debbie shares a top 10 list of needs at our local pantries. She also talks about the rewards for the top collectors in each school and how the top classes can earn a pizza party!

Click HERE to find out more about this year’s collection.

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

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Today is Kick-Off Day for the 2023 Food For The Hungry Drive

Today, The Morning Thing featured a special conversation with Lisa Mazzari, FFTH Executive Director and Olivia Stern, Digital Content and Marketing Director.

The ladies shared an in-depth look at this year’s campaign.
Click HERE to hear the entire conversation or click the link below.

The topics included:

  • History of the organization and campaign
  • Dates for this year’s collection and broadcast
  • This year’s goal
  • How the legacy of giving is the true success story of Food For The Hungry
  • How this collection is really making a difference in our community.
  • Information about the Partner Board and their involvement
  • Highlights of the 2023 FFTH Event Calendar
  • How to stay connected
  • Distribution of funds
  • How FFTH is a local drive to benefit local families in Knox County
  • The impact of $1.00. In 2023, $1.00 will buy $4.89 in groceries at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective
  • How to give
  • Summer Grants
  • Winter Grants
  • Discussion about the mission of FFTH – “Working Together To Care For Our Neighbors”

If you would like to volunteer, call or text Lisa Mazzari at 740-398-0569 or
email lisam.ffth@gmail.com

Follow Food For The Hungry:
 – Facebook @Food For The Hungry Knox County
 – Instagram @ffthcares
 – Website – www.foodforthehungrycares.org

Food For The Hungry Board of Directors:
– Austin Swallow
– Jacob Doup
– Curtis Newland
– Marcy Rinehart
– Joe Rinehart
– Michelle Coscia
– Jim McLaughlin
– Lisa Lloyd
– Chelsea Porter
– Jim Riggle
– Melanie Snow
– Jared Stein

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The Food For The Hungry crew share their thoughts about the Drive Day

The Food For The Hungry Drive Day broadcast was held on December 9th at the Knox Memorial Theater. As of 12/13, a total of $274,000 and 18.3 truckloads of food have been collected! Thank you for doing your part to fight hunger in our community!

We spoke to several members of our team who collect donations, ran a camera, hosted the broadcast, and worked hard to make the broadcast go smoothly.

Click HERE to hear comments from:

Alaina Bonham

Audrey Spearman

Ben Alexander

Carolyn Fergus

Captain Christine Moretz

Curtis Newland

Jayme McMillan

Jeff Mabe

Joe Rinehart

John Nixon

Jonathon Langdon

JR Bonham

Judah Keith

Kasey Middaugh

Lori Lybarger

MacKenzie Holder

Matt Salvucci

Ricky Geyer

Ryan Tiell

Zoe Bricker

To stay up to date with Food For The Hungry, go to foodforthehungrycares.org

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WNZR talks to Captain Christine Moretz of the Mount Vernon Salvation Army about Food For The Hungry

WNZR sat down with Captain Christine Moretz of the Mount Vernon Salvation Army to talk about Food For The Hungry.

Christine tells us about-
-Her work with the Salvation Army
-How the economy has created an increased need for giving due to increased food pantry visits
-The Salvation Army’s service visits this year and last year
-The Salvation Army’s biggest needs this year
-The top 10 list of most needed items
-How your $1 donation becomes $5.22 worth of food
-How monetary donations help your neighbors in more ways than feeding them, including helping for housing, clothing, food for students through the year, transportation, and medical appointments
-Christine’s goals for the Salvation Army of Mount Vernon in 2023
-How you can pray for her
-She shares a story of how Food For The Hungry helps our neighbors in Mount Vernon
-Christine gives encouragement for helping your neighbors in need. She tells us about what the “Working Together to Care for our Neighbors” means to her.

Click HERE to listen to the conversation.

To learn about how you can give to Food For The Hungry, go to foodforthehungrycares.org

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WNZR talks to Cindy Martin of Danville Interchurch Social Services about Food For The Hungry

WNZR talked to Cindy Martin, Branch Manager of the Danville Interchurch Social Services.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Cindy tells us about:
• How long she’s been with Interchurch Social Services
• An update on their service numbers and comparing this year to last year. Service numbers are up because of the economy. Danville has seen a 25% increase in the past year.
• She gives an overview of the food items needed for the food pantry
• How your donation of just $1 becomes $5.22 worth of food at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective
• The many ways Food For The Hungry helps people- the dollars help feed people, but can also help with rent, utility bills or medical bills.
• Goals for 2023 for Danville Interchurch Social Services.
• She asks for prayers as they continue to serve Danville families
• How “Working Together to Care for our Neighbors,” the Food For The Hungry slogan, means that her pantry can serve clients more generously.

For more information about all the ways you can be involved with Food For The Hungry, go to foodforthehungrycares.org

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WNZR talks to Katie Frazier of Fredericktown Interchurch Social Services about Food For The Hungry

WNZR talked to Katie Frazier, Branch Manager of the Fredericktown Interchurch Social Services.

Lori tells us about:

  • How long she’s been with Interchurch Social Services
  • An update on their service numbers, and comparing this year to last year
  • She gives an overview of the food items needed, as well as the taxable items like hygiene products and soaps
  • How your donation of just $1 becomes $5.22 worth of food at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective
  • The many ways Food For The Hungry helps people- it puts food on family’s tables, but also helps clients pay for car repairs, ongoing education, summer lunch programs for students, and school supplies
  • Katie’s goals for Fredericktown Interchurch Social Services in 2023. She wants to improve food selection and availability at the pantry
  • She asks for prayers as they help people and their situations
  • Katie thanks the community for their generosity
  • How “Working Together to Care for our Neighbors,” the Food For The Hungry slogan, shows that it is good for the community to care for their neighbors in need

Click HERE to listen to the conversation.

For more information about all the ways you can be involved with Food For The Hungry, go to foodforthehungrycares.org

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