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!