NEW LEXINGTON, OH – The Southeast Ohio Foodbank, a program of Hocking Athens Perry Community Action, will be hosting a mobile food distribution at the Perry County Fairgrounds on Thursday, November 10, from 11AM – 1PM. Fresh produce and other food items will be given to families who are residents of Perry County and under 200% […]
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The first annual Hocking Hills Gives Back in July campaign raised $4,197.89 to support the SE Ohio Foodbank’s mission to end hunger in our region. Eight businesses joined in the campaign to donate funds and raise awareness for the foodbank’s work. Debbie Todd, who owns The Woodlands at Hocking Hills with her family, started the
Hocking Hills Gives Back Campaign Raises $4,197 to Support SE Ohio Foodbank Read More
Two Ohio Medicaid Managed Care Organizations provide joint donation to support the health of region facing high rates of food insecurity Logan, Ohio – A collaboration between CareSource and UnitedHealthcare, two Ohio Medicaid Managed Care Organizations, will support the SE Ohio Foodbank as demand for food assistance rises. The $100,000 donation will provide emergency food
CareSource and UnitedHealthcare Support SE Ohio Foodbank with $100,000 Donation Read More
Bringing Healthy Home initiative helps pregnant and postpartum mothers and their families For most pregnancies, approximately 300 extra calories are needed per day, according to Hopkins Medicine. Meanwhile, many expecting families in Southeast Ohio struggle to keep enough food on the table to support a nutritious and healthy diet. Hunger is not a statistic or
HAPCAP For Health Helps Local Mother as Family Grows Read More
September is Hunger Action Month Everyone needs nutritious food to thrive. Yet, tens of millions of people in the United States―including Ohio individuals and 1 in 4 children in SE Ohio―face hunger. This September, join the SE Ohio Foodbank in the movement to end hunger. Your voice, actions, and commitment will help ensure every community
Hunger Action Month 2023 Read More
On a hot summer day, HAPCAP received a call from a donor in Central Ohio. A Columbus organization had mobilized to distribute fans to help with the extreme heat and he wanted to do the same for families in Southeast Ohio. “I’m going to send you a check today,” he said, “I want you to
Helping Families Cool Off Read More
Raelynn loves to paint. In her classroom, she’s gotten to explore many different ways of painting with brushes, fingers, ice cubes, and even bubbles. While Raelynn enjoys the opportunity to create, her mother, Kaylee, loves being able to talk through parenting questions, troubleshoot, and learn new parenting techniques. “It’s nice to be able to discuss
Artistic Talent Bubbles Up at Head Start Read More
Each week the need for food assistance grows as family budgets break under the pressure of rising costs for gas, groceries, and other essentials. While we work to meet this growing need, our federal dollars don’t go as far and food is hard to source due to supply chain disruptions. We need your help. Ask
Ride Along with Ronnie On a sunny spring day. Ronnie, a regular rider with Athens On-Demand Transit (AODT), finishes up his weekly therapy at Natural Freedom Wellness Centers. Ronnie’s driver, Pat, pulls out the ramp for Ronnie’s wheelchair and they load into the van. With a quick goodbye to his horse, William, Ronnie and Pat
Transportation Programs Promote Health and Independence Read More
Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) is coordinating the sale of surplus equipment. Allequipment will be sold “as is” and “where is”. Owners of the equipment will not be held responsible forany accident, injuries or malfunctions of any of the equipment purchased. There is no guaranteeimplied or assigned with any of the equipment. Bidders are
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