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The Knox County Career Center supports the Knox County Food For The Hungry Drive

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with representatives from the Knox County Career Center about their involvement with Knox County’s Food For The Hungry Drive.
Superintendent Kathy Greenich talked about how important it is to get our youth involved in community service. Principal John Feltman talked about the auction of amazing Christmas Gift Baskets. Tim Hall, Instructor of Collision Repair gave us the story behind the Car-B-Q Tailgate Trailer. Listen in. Be inspired. Place your bid today and support the hard work of Knox County Career Center students.

Click HERE to hear their conversation

Click HERE to place your bid on a basket or the Car-B-Q Tailgate Trailer.

Click HERE to stay updated on everything that is happening with the 2018 Food For The Hungry Drive.

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

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Fredericktown prepares for the annual Christmas Walk to benefit Food For The Hungry

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Cecelia McClelland about the 18th annual Christmas Walk and Charity Auction on Saturday, December 1. The Walk will take place from 3 – 7 p.m.
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 Food For The Hungry to provide food and financial services to area residents.

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Click HERE to see a complete list of events at the Fredericktown Christmas Walk.

Click HERE to stay connected to the Fredericktown Christmas Walk on Facebook.

Click HERE to stay updated on the 2018 Food For The Hungry Drive.

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The Mount Vernon News supports Food For The Hungry

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Corby Wise, Advertising Manager for The Mount Vernon News. They talked about the commitment that the News staff has to this project and the many ways they will support FFTH. The Mount Vernon News is a Legacy Partner of Knox County’s Food For The Hungry Drive.

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Click HERE to follow The Mount Vernon News and their coverage of Food For The Hungry.

Click HERE to stay updated on the 2018 Food For The Hungry Drive.

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Elementary Schools are collecting donations for Knox County’s Food For The Hungry

Elementary students all across Knox County are currently collecting donations for Knox County’s Food For The Hungry Drive. Collections are happening this week in Centerburg, Danville, East Knox, Fredericktown and Mount Vernon.
WNZR’s Lilly Buckley talked with the 3 ladies that are coordinating these collections around the community.
Linda Owens from the Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority is coordinating the Greater Knox County Elementary Collection.
Sandra Fithian and Cindi Doolittle are coordinating the Central Knox County Elementary Collection.

Click HERE to hear their conversation and all the details of how your kids and grandkids can get involved.

Click HERE to find out more details about the 2018 Food For The Hungry Drive.

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COTC encourages local high school students to support Food For The Hungry

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Tonia Osborne, Special Events Coordinator for Community Affairs for Central Ohio Technical College. Tonia is leading the coordination of the Knox County High School collection for Food For The Hungry. Tonia shared with us the new exciting way that high schools will be honored with this year’s collection. She also gives encouragement to all Knox County High School students to get involved with this project.

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Click HERE to find out more about Knox County’s Food For The Hungry.

 

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The annual Turkey Trot is back for Thanksgiving

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Scott Burgess of We Run MV about the annual Turkey Trot. This event will take place on Thanksgiving morning and is a benefit for the Knox County Food For The Hungry Drive.

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Click HERE to stay updated on all the events happening to support Food For The Hungry.

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A new mentoring program for girls comes to Mount Vernon

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Rev. Kelly Daniels about her new mentoring program GIG – Girls Investing in Girls. She shared how important mentorship is to young girls and how the community can support this new ministry outreach.

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Local Musician Timothy Noble joins Ernie Haase & Signature Sound

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with local pianist and vocalist, Timothy Noble about his upcoming Christmas concert.

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Click HERE to stay up to date on Timothy’s concert schedule.

The concert with Ernie Haase & Signature Sound is Sunday, 11/25/18
Location:
Roscoe United Methodist Church
475 High Street
Coshocton, OH  43812

6:00 PM EST
Doors Open at 5:00 PM

Ticketed Event
CALL: 740-502-0972 for ticket information
$10.00 per person – Limited Seating
Tickets are transferable, not refundable
Freewill Offering will also be taken

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The Mount Vernon Salvation Army kicks off their 2018 Red Kettle Campaign

The Salvation Army kicked-off the 2018 Red Kettle Campaign on 11/20. WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Capt. Christine Moretz about this year’s goal, kettle locations, the need for bell ringers and her heart for ministry to our community.

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Click HERE to volunteer to ring bells at a kettle.

Click HERE to stay connected to all the activities at the Mount Vernon Salvation Army.

Some exciting stats from 2018:
2,248 total families served with food/financial assistance
28 families assisted with rent or mortgage
66 families assisted with a utility shut off
6 families assisted with emergency lodging
52,794 meals provided through the food pantry
7,595 meals served through hot meals
1,504 meals served to children through Kids Clubs
41 Music and Arts instruction classes
116 days of tutoring through the Learning Zone
40 Teen leadership classes
10 Crock Pot Class graduates
22 children sent to overnight camp
60 Summer Day Campers

2018 Kettle Locations:
Walmart
Kroger
Baker’s IGA
Rural King
TSC
People’s Bank of Marietta

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Kenyon College supports Food For The Hungry

Kenyon College has many activities planned to support Food For The Hungry.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Kathy Brechler, Kenyon’s Director of Board Relations and Presidential Events and Tom Stamp, Kenyon Historian.
They talked about the 8th Annual Snowflake Gala to benefit Food for the Hungry, plus other collections that will happen on campus this holiday season.

Click HERE to hear their conversation

Click HERE to stay up to date on all the activities happening for the 2018 Food For The Hungry Drive.

Click HERE to stay up to date on what is happening at Kenyon College.

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