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Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon collects Coats for Kids!

The Morning Thing shared a conversation about an exciting collection to benefit families in Knox County.
WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle talked with Lisa Lloyd, Program Director for the Knox County Foundation and Kiwanis Member about the club’s annual Coats for Kids Collection. You can access the full conversation below.

The Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon is excited to partner again with Gault’s Plaza Cleaners for the drive. During the month of October, gently used coats will be collected at various locations throughout Knox County. The coats will be cleaned by Gault’s Plaza Cleaners then taken to Interchurch Social Services and the Salvation Army to be distributed to children in need before winter arrives. There are 29 different partner locations in Knox County accepting donations through the 31st.

Interchurch and the Salvation Army are predicting that the need this year will be even greater than previous years. Salvation Army’s Captain Christine Moretz said “We have seen an increase to our food pantry and hot meal needs.  It would not be surprising to see the increased need for coats as well this coming winter season.”

Carolyn Fergus, Executive Director of Interchurch Social Services agreed, adding “Our numbers have doubled since the beginning of this year. There are so many families needing help making ends meet. A warm coat at no cost will go a long way to meet their needs.”

Kiwanis is dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.

Since 1987 there have been 19,226 coats donated, cleaned, and distributed through Coats for Kids.
For more information, call Lisa Lloyd at 740-392-3270, ext. 2.

Drop off Locations:

CENTERBURG
Centerburg Elementary: 207 South Preston Street
Centerburg Middle/High School: 3782 Columbus Road
Park National Bank: 35 West Main Street

DANVILLE
Danville Elementary/Middle School: 205 Rambo Street
Danville High School: 405 South Market Street
Park National Bank: 4 South Market Street

FREDERICKTOWN
Fredericktown Elementary/Middle/High School: 111 Stadium Drive
Park National Bank: 137 North Main Street

GAMBIER
Gambier Child Care Center (Head Start): 119 Meadow Lane
The Peoples Bank: 103 East Wiggin Street
Wiggin Street Elementary: 207 East Wiggin Street

HOWARD
East Knox Jr./Sr. High School: 23227 Coshocton Road

MOUNT VERNON
CES Credit Union: 1215 Yauger Road & 400 West Chestnut Street
Chamber of Commerce: 501 South Main Street
Gault’s Plaza Cleaners: Kroger Plaza, 855 Coshocton Road
Knox County Career Center: 306 Martinsburg Road
Knox County Head Start (Hew Hope Early Education): 11700 Upper Gilchrist Road
Knox County Service Center: 117 East High Street
Knox Technical Center: 308 Martinsburg Road
Mount Vernon City Schools
– Columbia Elementary: 150 Columbus Road
– Dan Emmett Elementary: 108 Mansfield Road
– East Elementary: 714 East Vine Street
– Mount Vernon High School: 300 Martinsburg Road
– Mount Vernon Middle School: 298 Martinsburg Road
– Pleasant Street Elementary: 305 East Pleasant Street
– Twin Oak Elementary: 8888 Martinsburg Road
Park National Bank: 1 South Main & 810 Coshocton Avenue
Salvation Army of Mount Vernon: 206 East Ohio Avenue
The Peoples Bank: 11423 Upper Gilchrist Road
United Way of Knox County: 305 East High Street

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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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Captain Christine Moretz of Mount Vernon’s Salvation Army talks about the needs of her organization

WNZR’s Hunter Sutyak talked with Captain Christine Moretz of Mount Vernon’s Salvation Army.  

Christine shared how the pandemic has impacted the Salvation Army and compared service stats from 2019 to 2020.
She shared her biggest needs for the organization and the goals she has set for 2021.

They also talked about how the Salvation Army is helping residents with other needs including mental health issues and spiritual needs.

Christine also talked about the power of each donation and each dollar.

They also talk about how Food For The Hungry “works together to care for our neighbors”.  

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

You can stay connected to the FFTH calendar in a few ways online:

Website – www.foodforthehungrycares.org
Facebook – Food For The Hungry of Knox County
Twitter and Instagram – FFTH Cares

#WNZR #TheMorningThing #FFTHCares #WorkingTogether #FFTHKnoxCounty

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Today is the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Kick-Off!

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Captain Christine Moretz of Mount Vernon’s Salvation Army. She shared details about this year’s Red Kettle Campaign including the many ways that you can support the ministry. This year’s theme is “Rescue Christmas”.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to give online through a Virtual Red Kettle or to volunteer.

https://give.salvationarmy.org/campaign/the-salvation-army-northeast-ohio-division-mount-vernon/c303827

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Capt. Christine Moretz shares the impact that Food For The Hungry has on the Salvation Army

For over 3 decades, the Food For The Hungry drive has been collecting donations for the Salvation Army. WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart had a chance to talk with Capt. Christine Moretz from the Mount Vernon Salavation Army about the impact those donations have on their organization and the services that they provide to our community.

Click HERE to hear their conversation

Get involved with the 38th Annual Food For The Hungry Drive. Click HERE to find out more about this campaign.

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The Morning Thing Fave 5 celebrates the Mount Vernon Salvation Army

For The Morning Thing Fave 5 this week, we shared how much we appreciate the Salvation Army of Mount Vernon. The ministry is celebrating 130 years of serving our community.

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Hunter Sutyak

Marcy in studio

Marcy Rinehart

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Rachel Rinehart

Joe

Joe Rinehart

Wesley Boston

Wesley Boston
Find out more at https://neo.salvationarmy.org/northeastohio/mount_vernon

If you would like to volunteer, please call (740) 392-8716.

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The Mount Vernon Salvation Army celebrates 130 years of service in Mount Vernon

The Morning Thing shined a spotlight on the Mount Vernon Salvation Army to celebrate their 130th Anniversary.
We talked with Captain Christine Moretz about how the Salvation Army serves our community.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.

We also talked with Austin Swallow and Jerry Scott, Salvation Army Board Members.
We talked about the 130th anniversary of the ministry, the celebration dinner and the impact that the Army has had in Mount Vernon. They both shared touching stories of how they have personally seen the Salvation Army’s work impact local families.

Click HERE to hear our conversation with Austin Swallow.

Click HERE to hear our conversation with Jerry Scott.

Find out more about the Mount Vernon Salvation Army at https://neo.salvationarmy.org/northeastohio/mount_vernon

If you would like to volunteer, please call (740) 392-8716.

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The Salvation Army is giving away backpacks!

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WNZR’s Lilly Buckley talked to Vicki Leasure of the Mount Vernon Salvation Army about their backpack giveaway. She shared details about what items are needed, how to donate and how families can register to receive backpacks for the coming school year. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Salvation Army backpack flyer

 

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Food For The Hungry helps the Mount Vernon Salvation Army

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The Knox County Food For The Hungry Drive is making a difference! Your donations are helping meet the needs at the Mount Vernon Salvation Army.

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with the new officers Lt. Christine Baker and Lt. Megan Ashcraft. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

How can you get involved?
Stop by one of the numerous collection points this Saturday and make your donation.

Collection Points for the Food For The Hungry Drive on Saturday, December 9th

Centerburg

9:00 am – Noon: Post Office, Dollar General, Hometown Market; 9:00am -2:00 pm Interchurch office

Danville

9:00 am – Noon: First-Knox National Bank, Killbuck Savings Bank
9:00 am -2:00 pm Hometown Market, Interchurch office;

Howard

9:00 am – 2:00 pm: Dollar General;  Apple Valley: Floral Valley Community Center

Millwood December 4 – 9: Spearman’s Restaurant (cash only);

Fredericktown

Post Office, Library, Interchurch office

Mount Vernon

9-4 – Walmart, Kroger, Aldi, Pebbles, Baker’s IGA, Lanning’s
For more information, go to www.foodforthehungrycares.org
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