2024 Impact
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- More than 61,980 individuals received food assistance, 51% of those served were children or seniors
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- Distributed more than 5.6 million pounds of food, equaling more than 4.6 million meals
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- Provided food at no cost to 70 member food pantries and meal providers
Serving 10 counties in Southeast Ohio, including Athens, Gallia, Hocking, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton, and Washington
Volunteers are vital to our mission!
More than 1,700 individuals contributed 7,846 hours in 2024.
Preventing Senior Hunger
This year, more older adult neighbors came to us for food assistance. We're proud to provide access to the nutritious food they need to maintain their health and wellness.
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- More than 54,660 meals provided to seniors in Athens and Hocking Counties through Meals on Wheels
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- More than 27,000 senior food boxes provided through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program
- More than 27,000 senior food boxes provided through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program
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- More than 4,240 meals provided a congregate dining sites for seniors.
Fighting Hunger, Supporting Health
Not having enough to eat can negatively impact health. Our health programs fight food insecurity and provide one-on-one support with a community health worker to reach health goals.
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- Provided 339 home visits, and 20,268 miles driven by Community Health Workers
- Provided 339 home visits, and 20,268 miles driven by Community Health Workers
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- 3,663 meals enabled for 1197 individuals
All this would not be possible without the generous support of financial contributors and volunteers. We're so grateful for those who join us to end hunger in Southeast Ohio!