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Foundation presents award to Mid-Ohio Foodbank for its impact on feeding those in need.

(The Columbus Foundation, Press Release, Sept. 1. 2010) The Columbus Foundation, the nation’s ninth largest community foundation, announced 2009 highlights during its annual meeting held at the Foundation’s Davis Hall. Mid-Ohio Foodbank, a staple in central Ohio since 1980, received the 2010 Columbus Foundation Award for making a significant difference in our community. More...

Ohio's Hunger Charities Crying Foul over SNAP “Raid”

(Public News Service, August 2010) The raid on SNAP must stop - that's the message from advocates for the poor who say lawmakers should restore cuts to food stamp benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. A bill recently passed by Congress and signed by the President will fund education jobs and Medicaid by cutting $11.9 billion in food stamp benefits. More...

Poverty tally expected to be bleak

(The Columbus Dispatch, July 12, 2010) More than 15 million Americans are unemployed, homelessness has increased by 50 percent in some cities, and 38 million people are receiving food stamps - more than at any time in the program's almost 50-year history. Evidence of rising economic hardship is ample. More...

Summer Food Programs a Vital Ingredient for Many of Ohio's Youth

(Public News Service, June 2010) During the school year, close to 800,000 Ohio children receive free or reduced-priced lunches. To keep those children from going hungry during the summer months, schools, camps, churches and community centers in Ohio are opening their doors to provide nutritious meals while class is out of session. More...

Plantings can ease pangs

(The Columbus Dispatch, April 25, 2010) Since 1995, the Garden Writers Association has promoted a program called Plant a Row for the Hungry. The concept is simple: As you put in your vegetable garden, add a few plants or a row so that you can donate some of the harvest to food pantries. More...