Knox County Comes Together to Raise over $260,000 for Food on Food For The Hungry!

Food For The Hungry LIVE and Drive Day on December 12, 2025 was one to remember! From start to finish, the day was filled with generosity, celebration, and community spirit.

Click HERE to hear comments from those associated with the broadcast!

By the end of Drive Day, an incredible $260,465 had been raised along with 12.5 truckloads of food—a powerful reminder of what happens when Knox County comes together. Donors, volunteers, and grant recipients all played a part in making the day such a success, and we couldn’t be more grateful.

To relive the highlights, be sure to watch the recap video created by FFTH volunteer Ben Slater, which perfectly captures the energy and heart behind the event.

Looking ahead, our 2025 Drive Goal is $340,000, and we’re excited to keep the momentum going. Want to learn more or help make an impact?

Click HERE to learn more about Food For The Hungry!

December 15, 2025 0

WNZR talks with Captain Christine Moretz from the Salvation Army!

Captain Christine Moretz joins us and talks about the Salvation Army and Food For The Hungry!

She highlights the Salvations Army’s new building as well as what they can do with just a single dollar. Captain Christine also shares about what can happen when generosity is a priority and how amazing it can be if you choose to help.

To learn more about the Salvation Army click HERE!

December 9, 2025 0

WNZR joins Women United to pack backpacks and tour the new Salvation Army “Learning Lighthouse”

Today was an exciting day at the Salvation Army in Mount Vernon. A group of Women United joined together to pack 300 backpacks for the Salvation Army. Women United is an affinity group of the United Way of Knox County Ohio comprised of passionate women who offer their time, talent and treasure to improve lives throughout Knox County.
After packing backpacks for local students, the ladies had the chance to tour the new Salvation Army 13,270-square-foot childcare center called “The Learning Lighthouse”.

Captain Christine Moretz shared a timeline for opening the new center, plus an update on fundraising.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation or click on the link below. Pictures from the event are also included below.

August 5, 2025 0

An update on the Salvation Army’s Light The Day Campaign!

We spoke to Captain Christine Moretz and Campaign Cabinet Chair, Austin Swallow, from the Salvation Army of Mount Vernon as they shared an update on their fantastic Light The Day Campaign!

They talk about everything regarding the new “Learning Lighthouse on Salvation Square”! Fundraising, construction, as well as how they got started!

The new building is set to open early next year and they chat about everything that they will have on site there!

If you want to hear the full conversation, click HERE!

To stay updated on what they are doing, click HERE!

May 15, 2025 0

The Salvation Army is serving the community with the help of Food For The Hungry

Captain Christine Moretz and Cadet Jalicia Smalley from the Mount Vernon Salvation Army discuss the tough economic times and their reliance on the community and Food For The Hungry for support.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Christine notes that the economy is bringing more families in need, especially during the holidays. Jalicia reports serving 900 households, totaling over 3,100 people, with 199 new households included. Nearly $20,000 went to utility and rental aid. In 2024, 846 households, about 3,000 people, received over $20,000 in utility and rental assistance with a few weeks remaining. Christine notes that community donations, especially during Food For The Hungry, help them make things happen. Over 700 kids applied for Christmas Assistance this year. She adds how you can donate or volunteer to make a difference.

You can make a donation HERE