Nov. 30, 2005 - Mid Ohio FoodBank

Mission Statement:  "Mid-Ohio FoodBank is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to feeding hungry people by providing food and grocery products for distribution in the Ohio counties we serve, and increasing awareness about hunger in our community."

Mid Ohio FoodBank is a member of America's Second Harvest, the nation's largest non-governmental, domestic hunger relief organization.  As such they follow the guidelines put forth by the network and are monitored periodically to ensure that they uphold the highest standards of charitable food distribution.

HER Real Living is implementing a Food Drive to Benefit Mid-Ohio FoodBank!   On December 16,  food boxes will be collected from all HER Real Living offices to deliver to the Mid-Ohio FoodBank. 

Please donate non-perishable items to any local HER Real Living office

To donate to our food drive, click here to find your nearest HER Real Living office! 

Please do not include perishable items with the food collection. This includes fresh fruit, bread, fresh potatoes, etc. The FoodBank cannot accept home-canned products or packages with broken seals. Please call the FoodBank at 614-274-7770 with any questions.

In any given week, 42,000 different people receive emergency food assistance through Mid-Ohio FoodBank's network of pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters.

Almost half of the people the FoodBank serves are children.

Below is a list of needed items for the Mid-Ohio FoodBank:

• Canned vegetables
• Canned fruits
• Canned juices
• Boxed potato dishes
• Canned chili
• Canned beef or chicken stew
• Canned tuna or salmon
• Canned meats
• Condensed or chunky soups 
• Oatmeal
• Baking mixes / cornmeal
• Dry beans / pasta
• Rice
• Pancakes & bread mixes
• Cream soups
• Canned cranberry sauces
• Dry dressing mix / gravy mix
• Brownie mix 
•  Pie filling
• Canned yams
• Jello

Charity Navigator gives Mid Ohio FoodBank 4 Stars!!!!    4 out of 4 Stars!

Nov. 29, 2005 - "Ohio Farmers are Naturally Resourceful"

The Ohio Farm Bureau will be meeting in Columbus soon.

They'll be talking about  "Farm policy, international trade, state government and politics, private property rights and livestock agriculture"  according to a news release.

"Who is the Ohio Farm Bureau? With over 200,000 members, the Ohio Farm Bureau is Ohio's largest general farm organization. The Ohio Farm Bureau is a federation of 87 county Farm Bureaus representing all 88 counties."

The Farm Bureau' Consumer  website (that's you and me)  is a wealth of information.

Columbus own Nationwide Insurance was a Farm Bureau company until 1954 and continues to be a strong advocate of agriculture and the premier insurance provider of Farm Bureau

Did you know that 1 in 6 Ohioans has an agriculture-related job? Found that on the Ohio Farm Bureau Website. 

Nov. 29, 2005 - Fannie Mae Loan Limit

Fannie Mae announced that the maximum loan limit for 2006 will be:  $417,000

Thanks to Mary Ann Ward of Homestead Mortgage for keeping me informed.   Mary Ann's contact information is available on my website:

MaureenMcCabe.com-Mortgage

Nov. 28, 2005 - Sales up 5.3% in Ohio

According to Columbus Business First home sales in  the state of Ohio were up 5.3% in October 2005.  " Ohio home sales rose 5.3 percent in October, and are up 5.3 percent for the first 10 months of the year,  the Ohio Associaton of REALTORS® said Monday"

According to OAR:  "Data provided to OAR by Multiple Listing Services includes residential closings for new and existing single-family homes and condominiums/co-ops."