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(Marietta, OH) – Hunger Solutions Mid-Ohio Valley announced today $45,000 in donations to Mountaineer Food Bank and Southeast Ohio Foodbank to assist with their fight against food insecurity this holiday season in Tyler, Wood and Washington Counties. $20,000 is being donated to Mountaineer Food Bank to be used for seven food pantries that support Tyler and Wood Counties in West Virginia. $25,000 is being donated to Southeast Ohio Foodbank to be used for nine food pantries that support Washington County in Ohio.
“Hunger is a hidden crisis that has only been made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. It impacts families, individuals, and children, leaving the most vulnerable among us with the inability to meet the basic need of putting food on the table,” said Mountaineer Food Bank’s Strategic Gifts Officer, Laura Tolley. “We’re thrilled to have the continued support of Hunger Solutions Mid-Ohio Valley. Through our partnership, we can better serve our neighbors in need this holiday season.”
Ben Isham, Grants and Contracts Manager of Southeast Ohio Foodbank, said “we would like to thank Hunger Solutions Mid-Ohio Valley for their continued commitment in the fight against hunger in Washington County. These funds will help our member food pantries keep their shelves stocked to feed their communities.”
“There is no better time than the holidays to give back to your community. This donation provides more than 200,000 meals for the Mid-Ohio Valley. We are thankful for the support Mountaineer Food Bank and Southeast Ohio Foodbank provide our local food pantries. Also, we are very thankful for the supporters of Hunger Solutions Mid-Ohio Valley, who make donations like this possible,” said Hunger Solutions Mid-Ohio Valley Treasurer, Kevin Eagan.
Together Against Hunger
If you would like to support Hunger Solutions Mid-Ohio Valley, donations can be made via PayPal and 100% of the donation goes towards fighting hunger insecurity in the Mid-Ohio Valley.
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Together We Fight Hunger
(Marietta, OH) – Hunger Solutions Mid-Ohio Valley announced today a $10,000 donation to GoPacks to assist with their fight against food insecurity in Washington County. The donation will be used for meals and in-school educational support.
GoPacks’ mission is to fight food insecurity by providing students with nutritious foods during school weekends and breaks, while working to increase families’ resources and support networks.
Heather Warner, Founder & Director of GoPacks, said “A big thank you to Hunger Solutions Mid-Ohio Valley for their continued support. We are fortunate to live in a community that is so supportive and values collaboration.”
DeeAnn Gehlauf, President of Hunger Solutions Mid-Ohio Valley, said “We are impressed with the work that GoPacks and their volunteers provide children in need in Washington County. Providing education as well as meals to go are essential to overcoming food insecurity.”
To learn more about GoPacks, visit gopacks4kids.org
Support Hunger Relief
If you would like to support Hunger Solutions Mid-Ohio Valley, tickets are available for the 5th annual Bounty by the River. This annual fundraiser takes place on October 2, 2021 at Memorial Health System's Cancer Center at Belpre Medical Campus and 100% of the ticket cost goes towards fighting hunger insecurity in the Mid-Ohio Valley.
Community Food Support
End Hunger in Our Community
(Parkersburg, WV) – Hunger Solutions Mid-Ohio Valley announced today a $16,000 donation to Mountaineer Foodbank specifically to support Wood County food pantries.
DeeAnn Gehlauf, President of Hunger Solutions Mid-Ohio Valley, said “Hunger Solutions is committed to combat hunger in the Mid-Ohio Valley as we know the impact that food insecurity can have on individuals and families in our community.”
Laura Hedrick, Strategic Gifts Officer for Mountaineer Food Bank, said, “We are extremely grateful for Hunger Solutions Mid-Ohio Valley’s generous gift. With more than 11,000 people struggling with food insecurity in Wood County, we are always relieved when we can depend on the support of our community partners to help us continue feeding those who are unable to feed themselves.”
Since its inception in 2012, Hunger Solutions Mid-Ohio Valley has contributed over $400,000 to provide nutritional food to those in need and over $175,000 in programmatic support to help provide nutrition education to over 2000 children in our communities.
As the founding partners of Hunger Solutions Mid-Ohio Valley, Peoples Bank, Memorial Health System, Marietta College and Brickler & Eckler have partnered to bring resources and support to our community to lessen and end hunger in the Mid-Ohio Valley.
Pictured from left to right are Kevin Eagan, Hunger Solutions Mid-Ohio Valley Treasurer, Laura Hedrick, Strategic Gifts Officer for Mountaineer Food Bank and Paige Smith, Hunger Solutions Mid-Ohio Valley Board Member.
Supporting Food Security
If you would like to support Hunger Solutions Mid-Ohio Valley, tickets are available for the 5th annual Bounty by the River. This annual fundraiser takes place on October 2, 2021 at Memorial Health System's Cancer Center at Belpre Medical Campus and 100% of the ticket cost goes towards fighting hunger insecurity in the Mid-Ohio Valley.
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(Marietta, OH) – Hunger Solutions Mid-Ohio Valley announced today a $34,000 donation to Southeast Ohio Foodbank specifically to support Washington County food pantries.
DeeAnn Gehlauf, President of Hunger Solutions Mid-Ohio Valley, said “Hunger Solutions is committed to combat hunger in the Mid-Ohio Valley as we know the impact that food insecurity can have on individuals and families in our community.”
Ben Isham, Grants and Contracts Manager of Southeast Ohio Foodbank, said “we would like to thank Hunger Solutions Mid-Ohio Valley for their continued commitment in the fight against hunger in Washington County. These funds will help our member food pantries keep their shelves stocked to feed their communities.”
Since its inception in 2012, Hunger Solutions Mid-Ohio Valley has contributed over $400,000 to provide nutritional food to those in need and over $175,000 in programmatic support to help provide nutrition education to over 2000 children in our communities.
As the founding partners of Hunger Solutions Mid-Ohio Valley, Peoples Bank, Memorial Health System, Marietta College and Brickler & Eckler have partnered to bring resources and support to our community to lessen and end hunger in the Mid-Ohio Valley.
Pictured from left to right are Ben Isham, Grants and Contracts Manager of Southeast Ohio Foodbank, Telah Taylor, Hunger Solutions Mid-Ohio Valley Secretary, Kevin Eagan, Hunger Solutions Mid-Ohio Valley Treasurer, Sherry Hill, Marietta Community Food Pantry Director.
Working Together to End Hunger
If you would like to support Hunger Solutions Mid-Ohio Valley, tickets are available for the 5th annual Bounty by the River. This annual fundraiser takes place on October 2, 2021 at Memorial Health System's Cancer Center at Belpre Medical Campus and 100% of the ticket cost goes towards fighting hunger insecurity in the Mid-Ohio Valley.
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Hope Through Food
May 6, 2021 - Hunger Solutions of the Mid-Ohio Valley today donated $1,000 to the Sistersville Lion's Club for their outdoor food pantry.
Pictured is Cindy Carpenter presenting the check to Brandon Chadock of Sistersville Lions Club.
Senior Food Support
Food Aid for Seniors
March 24, 2021 - Hunger Solutions of the Mid-Ohio Valley today donated $5,500 to the O'neill Center in Marietta, Ohio for their Senior Restaurant Meals Program, which delivers food to homes of Senior Citizens in need.
Pictured from left to right are Connie Huntsman, O'neill Center Executive Director, Trina Cummings, O'neill Center Board Member, Erin O'neill, O'neill Center Development Coordinator, and Kevin Eagan, Hunger Solutions MOV Treasurer.