INDEPENDANCE DAY SENIOR COOKOUT Hosted by SE Ohio Foodbank and the United Seniors of Athens – JULY 3 AT 11AM ATHENS—Join us for lunch at the Athens Community Center! Enjoy cookout food and refreshments with senior friends, family, and Athens County neighbors on July 3 from 11AM – 12PM. The SE Ohio Foodbank, a HAPCAP […]
Community Action Network Recognizes 60 Years of Service 2024 marks the 60th year since the Community Action Network was established to help American families and communities overcome obstacles to poverty. Over 1,000 agencies across the country are working every day to create opportunities and transform the lives of their neighbors making communities stronger and helping
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WALMART JOINS SE OHIO FOODBANK IN FOOD DRIVE Spark Change Campaign Returns to Support Hunger Relief Efforts LOGAN – Everyone needs nutritious food to thrive. In every community, including ours, people are working hard to provide for themselves and their families. Yet in 2022, 44 million people—1 in 7 people—faced food insecurity in the U.S.
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SOUTHEAST OHIO FOODBANK INSTALLS SOLAR PANELS Upgrade will result in long-term energy cost savings and reduce the facility’s carbon footprint A new solar panel installation at the Southeast Ohio Foodbank, a program of Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP), will help the facility to save money, reduce their carbon footprint, and serve more individuals across
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The SE Ohio Foodbank JOINS IN #savelunch Movement with Communities Nationwide this March Support will help fight senior hunger and isolation in SE Ohio The SE Ohio Foodbank announced today that it will be participating in #SaveLunch – a nationwide campaign led by Meals on Wheels America designed to rally communities around our senior neighbors
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OHIO LOVES TRANSIT 2024 Transit is Essential | We Move People Every segment of Ohio – businesses, communities, individuals and families – benefit from public transportation, an essential service that enhances economic development, ensures sustainable lifestyles and a higher quality of life. Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) provides safe, reliable, sustainable and affordable transportation
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GoBus Connects Students with Family for Thanksgiving, Promotes Safety and Sustainability Last month, thousands of students flocked to GoBus’ public transportation service to journey home for Thanksgiving. With a staggering 2060 passenger trips recorded between Friday, November 17, and Tuesday, November 28, GoBus has emerged as a reliable and popular choice for students and community
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On an early fall day, Sierra met Ms. Laurie on the porch and welcomed her into the cozy home. After setting down her basket full of toys and activities, Ms. Laurie called out, “Michael,” and the happy four-year-old came bouncing into the living room from the kitchen where he had just finished breakfast. After a
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USDA’s Household Food Security Report for 2022 Shows People Living in Food Insecure Households Increased by 10 Million to 44 Million People In the US, 1 in 7 individuals (including 1 in 5 children) lack adequate access to food due to limited resources such as insufficient income. The SE Ohio Foodbank is troubled to learn
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The Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) plan will be available for public review and comment from October 20, 2023 through October 31, 2023. The CSBG program funds Community Action agencies throughout the state to create and implement projects at the local level that will help the counties that they serve. The
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