Upcoming Events

Show your support by attending one of these upcoming fun events that benefit the Mid-Ohio Foodbank. (Click on photos for larger image.)

Striking Out Hunger—All Summer Long

The Ohio Beef Council is teaming up with Kroger and the Columbus Clippers to strike out hunger with lean beef this season. For every strike out by a Clippers’ pitcher this season, Ohio’s beef farmers and Kroger are donating two pounds of lean ground beef to Mid-Ohio Foodbank.

Fans can join in on the fun, too, by adding to the donation total. Visit the Ohio Beef Council online to learn more, or head to the virtual food drive site to get involved.

SIGN-UP YOUR KROGER PLUS CARD TO BENEFIT MID-OHIO FOODBANK—going on now

The Community Rewards programs reset on April 1st.  Don’t forget to log-on to the Kroger site and re-new your Foodbank designation! You can register your Kroger Plus Card to benefit Mid-Ohio Foodbank. It’s a great way to support the Foodbank, and it doesn’t cost you a thing! 
Each time a participating cardholder swipes a Kroger card after shopping for groceries, the organization automatically earns money. To sign up for the program, visit www.krogercommunityrewards.com and register your Kroger Plus card (Most people will have to sign up online as a new customer and register their existing card).
 
When asked which charity you’d like to support, enter in Mid-Ohio Foodbank’s organization number - #83610. Within 10 days, a percentage of your grocery purchases will benefit Mid-Ohio Foodbank.

Heating Homes and Feeding Those in Need—Going on Now!

KNOW Heating is a Heating, Cooling, Air Conditioning service and replacement company located in Franklin County.

Know Heating is donating 10% of any repair to Mid-Ohio Foodbank. Whenever a service call is made they will diagnose the problem , fix it, and help feed hungry families.

Once repairs are made, 10% of the total cost will be donated to the Mid-Ohio Foodbank. For more information, call 614.678.6344 or visit their website.

FoodHop and the Foodbank

Mid-Ohio Foodbank is proud to be FoodHop’s charity of choice for 2012. FoodHop takes folks on tasting adventures of all kinds, from sushi and tapas to craft beer and surprising wines.

As part of their “Women Who Wine on Wednesdays” promotion FoodHop will donate 10% of the ticket price to the Foodbank.Every second Wednesday of the month, join them as they “hop” to one of central Ohio’s popular hangouts, bars, kitchens—even homes – for a private tasting that may include flights of red, white or sparkling wine!  And, keep an eye out for new FoodHop/Foodbank announcements coming soon!

Plant a Row for the Hungry

Do you have a green thumb and want to help out families in need? Then you should consider taking part in Plant a Row for the Hungry. Every year the Garden Writer’s Association asks gardeners all over the country to plant an extra row of vegetables and donate their surplus harvest to local hunger-relief agencies.

Fresh tomatoes, squash, beans, peppers, and other produce provide nutritious meals for clients at our member pantries. You can drop your veggies off at the Foodbank between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or call 614.274.7770 and ask for information on a pantry near you.

Let's Giviton!

Mid-Ohio Foodbank is pleased to be one of several great charities to benefit from giviton. When you buy one gift card to your favorite place for yourself, you get to giviton to two people for free. Not only will you be able to help your friends, but 10% of your purchase will be given to a local non-profit organization.

When you buy a giviton, you will be able to choose which of their charity partners you want to receive the giviton donation. To learn more, visit the giviton website.

An Inspiring Life

Shanile Goggins was a vibrant college student with a strong will to help those in and around her community. At age 19, she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma and given only weeks to live. The Summer That Changed My Life details her experiences after the diagnosis, as she continued to work and volunteer while undergoing cancer treatments. Towards the end of her life, she chose to donate a large portion of her savings to the Foodbank to help families need.

The book is a sobering, yet uplifting and spiritual account of a young woman who’s desire to help others never diminished despite her daunting illness. This book has been made available by her family in hopes that it continues to provide support for others diagnosed with cancer and their families. A portion of the proceeds from this book will benefit both Mid-Ohio Foodbank and Lutheran Social Services.