Category: Local

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 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 with Lori Totman about Fire and Ice

WNZR talked to Lori Totman, Director of the Knox County Park District, about Fire and Ice, a fun community event that benefits Food For The Hungry.

Lori tells us about:

  • The history of Fire and Ice. This is the 7th year for the event
  • All of the details! It will be held December 9th, after the Food For The Hungry Drive. Parking is at the Millwood Church of Christ, and a shuttle service will be provided to take you from the church to the waterfall in Honey Run Falls to see the 600 luminaries light up the night.
  • Shuttle service starts at 4:45pm at the church, and the final shuttle leaves at 8:15pm. There will be a shuttle for wheelchair and walker users that will take them to a special deck to see the whole scene.
  • She thanks the volunteers who make Fire and Ice possible
  • The importance of connecting Fire and Ice and Food For The Hungry. Volunteers will be there to collect food and money to support Food For The Hungry.
  • She encourages the community to give to Food For The Hungry this year. People deserve to live in food security, not insecurity, and Food For The Hungry helps with that.
  • “Working Together to Care for our Neighbors,” the Food For The Hungry slogan, tells Lori that, because food insecurity occurs year-round, we should all work together to keep our neighbors fed through the year. Giving during Food For The Hungry helps with this year-round aid.

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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WNZR talks with Carolyn Fergus and Shawn Dugan about their involvement with Food For The Hungry

We got to talk with Carolyn Fergus, Executive Director of Interchurch Social Services.

She tells us about the following:

  • How long she’s worked with Interchurch Social Services. This is her first Food For The Hungry, but she’s donated in past Drives
  • Her job as Executive Director of Interchurch Social Services. She’s in charge of all four branches
  • An overview of the service numbers in 2021 and 2022
  • The top 10 items needed, like peanut butter, soups, sides, boxed potatoes, as well as coffee, tea, and hot chocolate
  • How a $1 donation becomes $5.22 worth of food at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective.
  • How Food For The Hungry allows Interchurch to help people. They help provide food, but they can also help with rent, utilities bills, prescriptions, and gas vouchers for out-of-town medical appointments.
  • Her goals for 2023- fresh foods to give their clients and having the pantry open for visits every week.
  • She asks for prayer for unity between all four Interchurch branches.
  • That the Food For The Hungry slogan (“Working Together to Care for our Neighbors”) means that no one gets left behind in food insecurity, and that the four Interchurch branches work together to care for their neighbors in need.
  • No one should be afraid to ask for help. Reach out to the Interchurch Social Services in your community by calling, emailing, or visiting in person. To find the contact details of the branch nearest to you, visit https://www.interchurchknox.org/

We also talked with Shawn Dugan about the Knox County High School’s Food For The Hungry collection.

He tells us about:

  • When the collections wrap up at each high school
    • Fredericktown- 12/6
    • Danville- 12/7
    • Mount Vernon- 12/7
    • Centerburg- 12/8
    • Knox County Career Center- 12/8
  • The competition between the schools to raise the most food and money. Food For The Hungry hands out an award for the school to raise the most food and funds, and the students like to beat the previous year’s record.
  • How Shawn has been involved in Food For The Hungry.
  • Some of the fun competitions at some of the schools. Fredericktown is raffling off basketball tickets and a gift card to the Brickhouse Grind, and the Knox County Career Center has their own lab competitions and unique collections.
  • How the Food For The Hungry slogan (“Working Together to Care for our Neighbors”) shows that everyone is your neighbor and you can do something to help.

Click HERE to listen to these conversations.

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 presents the December 2022 MVNU Presidential Update

MVNU’s President, Dr. Henry Spaulding, talked with The Morning Thing for his monthly Presidential Update.

Dr. Spaulding shared his thoughts on the last month of the year. He shared an update from MVNU’s Leadership Team including some openings for new positions that have been created by the new strategic investment initiatives.

He shared his biggest goals for the month of December and a highlight of MVNU’s calendar.

Dr. Spaulding also shared special messages for MVNU students, faculty, and staff as they get ready to celebrate Christmas.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Click HERE to stay up to date with MVNU.

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WNZR talks with Carol Grubaugh about the Service Club Challenge

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart has a conversation with Carol Grubaugh of the Knox County Chamber of Commerce and Knox County Convention and Visitors Bureau about the Service Club Challenge to benefit Food For The Hungry.

Click HERE to listen to their conversation.

They discuss:
What got Carol and her husband interested in Food For The Hungry
Details about the 3rd year of the Service Club Challenge
The importance of giving
What the slogan of Food For The Hungry, “Working Together to Care for our Neighbors” means to her.

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 with Robin McClay and Ellen Hoam about the Fredericktown Christmas Walk

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart and Allison Prouty talked with Robin McClay and Ellen Hoam, Committee Members for the Fredericktown Christmas Walk.

Click HERE to listen to the conversations.

They talk about the following:

How long they’ve been involved with the Fredericktown Christmas Walk.
Their roles on the committee
A sneak peak of performances at the Gazebo
Activities they’re looking forward to
What working with Food For The Hungry Means to them
Details about the 5K and Fun Run

You can find more information about the Fredericktown Christmas Walk on their Facebook page: Fredericktown Annual Christmas Walk and Auction

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WNZR talks with Joely Lepley about the 22nd Fredericktown Christmas Walk

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Joely Lepley from TD Landscaping about this Saturday’s Fredericktown Christmas Walk.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Joely has been with the Christmas Walk Committee for over 9 years!

She shares a list of activities at the Walk this year. She is very excited about a live ice sculptor that will be making sculptures in the Splash Pad Area. He will also be offering hands-on activities for kids.

Joely also shares details about this year’s collectible ornament. It is a horse-drawn carriage in front of a barn. It brings the theme of “A Country Christmas” to life.

Here is the schedule:

Date” December 3, 2022
Time: 3-7pm

12pm – 3pm – Scrumptious Food Drop Off – Council Chambers
2:30pm – 3:15pm – Catch Me If You Can 5K – Gazebo
3pm – 6pm – Santa, Reindeer & Hot Cocoa – Red Tent on Square, Sponsored by FC Bank
3pm – 7pm – Craft Show – First Presbyterian Church
3pm – 7pm – Ornament Sales – First Presbyterian Church 
3pm – 7pm – Gingerbread House Contest – Park National Bank Lot, Sponsored by The Shoppe on Main
3pm – 7pm – Kids Crafts – First Baptist Church
3pm – 6pm – Candle Making – Brickhouse Grind
3pm – 7pm – Card Making – First Presbyterian Church Basement
3pm – 7pm – Food – Masonic Lodge
3pm – 5pm – People Mover Up and Down Main Street, Provided by Fredericktown Recreation District
3:15pm – Christmas Walk Tree Lighting – Gazebo 3:15
3:20pm – Fredericktown High School Choir – Gazebo
3:45pm – Fredericktown Christian Preschool – Gazebo
4pm – Scrumptious Food Auction – Council Chambers
4:15pm – 6:30pm – Live Ice Sculpting – Kokosing Splash Pad
4:30pm – Fredericktown Methodist Choir – Gazebo
5pm – Granny Creek Band -Gazebo
5pm – 7pm – People Mover Up and Down Main Street plus taking trips to see Christmas Lights at Sockman Lake

To stay up to date on the Fredericktown Christmas Walk, go to their Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/Fredericktown-Annual-Christmas-Walk-and-Auction-750047435033075

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WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart sat down with Kathryn Brechler to talk about the Snowflake Gala at Kenyon College.

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart sat down with Kathryn Brechler to talk about the Snowflake Gala at Kenyon College.

Click HERE to listen to their conversation

They talked about the following:

  • Kathryn’s position as Director of Board Relations and Presidential Events at Kenyon College
  • The excitement of the committee members in charge of the Snowflake Gala. This is the first Gala in two years!
  • The Snowflake Gala’s theme of “Swinging Into The Holidays”
  • The events, including time set aside for dancing, mingling, food, Fund-A-Cause, and the William A. Stroud Jr. Award
  • The Snowflake Gala will be held on December 9th at 6pm. Attire is formal. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased HERE. Funds raised go towards Food For The Hungry
  • Peggy and Dick Mavis will be honored with the William A. Stroud Jr. Award this year. Kathryn gives us the history of this award.
  • The deadline to purchase tickets is December 2nd.
  • Kathryn tells us how the slogan “Working Together to Care for Our Neighbors” shows that we can all work together to help our neighbors in need.

You can help with Food For The Hungry this year. Stay up to date on all the events at www.foodforthehungrycares.org

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