Tag: Food For The Hungry of Knox County

Jacob Doup, WRP CPAs, Talks Food For The Hungry 2023!

Jacob Doup with WRP CPAs joined us to share about his involvement over the years with Food For The Hungry.

He gives ways to donate, talks about how every gift counts, and why each dollar stays in the community it is raised in.

Jacob wraps up with sharing the goal for 2023 and the collection points, including how you can drop off a check at the Knox Memorial on Drive Day (12/8) or by visiting WRP CPAs. You can also call Jacob’s team to make a donation over the phone: 740-397-0779.

Listen to our full conversation below or by clicking HERE.

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Olivia Stern and Lisa Mazzari Prep You for Food For The Hungry Drive Day!

Olivia Stern, Food For The Hungry Digital Content and Marketing Director, and Lisa Mazzari, Executive Director, share all about Drive Day for Food For The Hungry 2023.

Olivia gives an overview on what events have already happened and some of the food and funds that have been raised so far.

Lisa shares the collection points for Drive Day and the details about the postal collection being done.

They both share more on the goal, how to give, where to give, how to get involved and stay up to date, and lots more!

Olivia and Lisa wrap up with sharing prayer requests and a thank you for those involved with this year’s project.

Listen to our full conversation below or by clicking HERE.

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Joe Rinehart and Jayme McMillan Preview Food For The Hungry 2023 Broadcast

Joe Rinehart and Jayme McMillan spoke with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart to preview the new Food For The Hungry broadcast format and more in this great conversation ahead of the drive day.

Joe and Jayme both shared their involvement with Food For The Hungry, their roles for the broadcast, the impact of Food For The Hungry and more.

They also talked about why it is important for students to be involved with this project and shared personal stories of how people have been impacted when they volunteer.

Joe and Jayme wrap up with sharing what the Food For The Hungry slogan means to them.

Listen to the full conversation below or by clicking HERE.

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WNZR Speaks with Interchurch Social Services Branch Managers

WNZR spoke with Interchurch Social Services Branch Managers as we build up toward drive day for Food For The Hungry. Interchurch Social Services is a grant recipient of the food and funds that are raised during the annual drive.

Sheryl O’Neil tells us all about her involvement with Interchurch Social Services in Centerburg and what the greatest needs are heading into the new year. Sheryl also gives us an idea on what she would like to see for the ministry heading into 2024.

Katie Frazier tells us about her involvement with Interchurch Social Services in Frederick Town and why she serves. She gives us a brief rundown of how the needs have grown this year and how people can help meet those needs.

Cindy Martin tells us about her involvement with Interchurch Social Services and how long she has been in the ministry. She gives us a rundown of the needs within her community and how they have grown and how people can help meet those needs. Cindy goes over her goals that she has for the ministry and what she would like to see heading into 2024. Listen in to hear how you can help and how you can pray for the needs within Knox County.

Listen to our full conversations with the Branch Managers below or by clicking HERE.

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Carolyn Fergus, Interchurch Social Services, Shares on Impact of Food For The Hungry

Carolyn Fergus, Executive Director of Interchurch Social Services in Knox County, joined WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart to talk about the impact of Food For The Hungry ahead of the annual broadcast.

Interchurch Social Services has seen an increase in households and individuals seeking assistance. Now more than ever it is important to help in the fight against food insecurity.

Carolyn shares stats for 2023 compared to 2022, the biggest needs that Interchurch has heading into the new year, and more.

For more information on how to give or how to get involved visit foodforthehungrycares.org

Listen to our full conversation with Carolyn below or by clicking HERE.

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Kathy Brechler Talks 2023 Kenyon Snowflake Gala

Kathy Brechler joined us to share all the details for this year’s Kenyon Snowflake Gala. She talked about the theme for this year’s gala being Swing Into The Holidays. There will be music, dining, and fundraising throughout the night.

Kathy also shared about the agenda for the night and more on the William A. Stroud Jr. Award that will be given out. The date for this year’s event is Dec. 8th at the Lowry Center at Kenyon College. It will begin at 6pm.

Deadline to get your tickets is Monday, Dec. 4th. You can get your tickets HERE.

Listen to our full conversation with Kathy below:

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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 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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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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