Food For The Hungry celebrated its 40th Anniversary on Friday, 12/10/21. WNZR talked with crew members, board members, and volunteers. They shared their thoughts about this memorable experience and the legacy of giving in Knox County.
WNZR talked with Audrey Spearman about 2021 Food For The Hungry and the
Festival of Trees event.
Audrey tells us why it was important for her and her team to host Festival
of Trees and make it a collection point for Food For The Hungry.
She also shares how Food For The Hungry’s slogan impacts her and her team.
Click HERE to hear Audrey Spearman’s conversation with
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart.
You can stay connected to the Food For The Hungry calendar in a few ways
Website – www.foodforthehungrycares.org
Facebook – Food For The Hungry of Knox County
Twitter and Instagram – FFTH Cares
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WNZR talked with Captain Christine Moretz of the Mount Vernon Salvation Army. She shared an overview of their service numbers and the current needs for her ministry.
Christine talks about how donations help families in lots of different ways and how the challenge of COVID has affected not only our community and residents, but her team as well.
She also shares her goals for 2022.
Click HERE to hear Christine’s conversation with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart.
You can stay connected to the Food For The Hungry calendar in a few ways
WNZR talked with Carol Grubaugh today about the exciting Knox County Service Club challenge to collect donations to benefit Food For The Hungry. Carol is Executive Director for the Knox County Chamber of Commerce, Knox County Convention and Visitors Bureau and Main Street Mount Vernon.
She shared the details of this challenge. 5 clubs are participating: Lions Club, Kiwanis Club, Psi Iota Xi, Rotary Club and Soroptimist Club.
She also shares why it is so important for people to get involved by donating and volunteering this year.
Click HERE to hear Carol’s conversation with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart.
You can stay connected to the Food For The Hungry calendar in a few ways
WNZR talked with Dr. Henry Spaulding, MVNU’s President for our December Presidential Update. He shared how proud he is of our campus community for their resilience throughout this fall semester. He talked about his top goals for the month of December and for 2022. He also shared a highlight of MVNU’s calendar for December. Dr. Spaulding also shares a special message to students, faculty, and staff as MVNU prepares for Christmas break.
Bidding closes at 3pm on Friday, December 10th. The winning bidders will be announced at 3:30pm on the Annual Food For The Hungry Broadcast. Watch it at www.mvnu.tv
Click HERE to hear Jim’s conversation with WNZR’s Wesley Boston.
You can stay connected to the Food For The Hungry calendar in a few ways
WNZR talked with Anthony McNeal, Downtown Manager with Main Street Mount Vernon about another exciting event on the Winter in Downtown Calendar. The Festival of Lights is this Saturday!
Click HERE to hear Anthony’s conversation with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart.
Click HERE to find the map to vote for your favorite light displays. It will be posted on Friday, 12/3.
WNZR talked with Lauren Heffelfinger about the history of the Festival of Lights in Mount Vernon. She shares more information about the 3 categories for voting and how to participate.
Click HERE to hear Lauren’s conversation with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart.
WNZR talked with Amber Keener from Mount Vernon City Council about this year’s Festival of Lights. Amber shares more details about how to see this year’s light displays. She also shares how WNZR is providing the special music you can listen to as you follow the map of displays.
Click HERE to hear Amber’s conversation with WNZR’s Wesley Boston.
WNZR talked with Lisa Lloyd from the Knox County Foundation about this year’s Festival of Lights. Lisa shares what the winners will receive and how the Foundation is proud to be the main sponsor for 2021. She also shared a highlight of the Foundation’s calendar for 2022.
Click HERE to hear Lisa’s conversation with WNZR’s Wesley Boston.
Click HERE to stay connected with the Knox County Foundation.
WNZR talked with Ellen Hoam of the Fredericktown Christmas Walk Committee about one of the exciting events on this year’s calendar – the 5K Run and Walk.
Click HERE to hear Ellen’s conversation with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart.
WNZR talked with two committee members today about this exciting event to support families in Fredericktown.
Joely Lepley gives us an overview of the Christmas Walk schedule and thanks the generous sponsors for their support.
Click HERE to hear Joley’s conversation with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart.
Shari Miller talks about the two different auctions taking place this year. You can participate in a Facebook Auction of donated themed baskets, service offerings, gift certificates and more. The Facebook Auction will be held from 12/5 until 11:59PM on 12/11. On Saturday, 12/4, a live auction will be held at 3pm in the newly renovated Council Chambers (formerly Senior Citizen Building). This will be a scrumptious food auction. Donations can be dropped off at Council Chambers between 12pm and 3pm on December 4th – the day of the Fredericktown Christmas Walk.
Click HERE to hear Shari’s conversation with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart.
Rise and Shine 