October 2023

Volunteer of the Month: November 2023

By Amy CaskieVolunteer

Drew Poling

Every time that I volunteer at Heart to Heart I feel more connected with myself, other volunteers, the Heart to Heart staff, and my community. I am thankful that I have the opportunity to give back and support my community in such a welcoming and joyous space. Many aspects of my life are placed hectically upon each other and feel very chaotic, but volunteering at Heart to Heart helps to keep me grounded and in the moment. Connecting and developing relationships with others through volunteering is wonderful and any chance that I have to serve at Heart to Heart is an opportunity that I will anticipate with happiness.

October 27, 2023

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Pop-UPdate: October 2023

By Amy CaskiePupdate

In October, the Pop Up Pantry, delivered to the following sites:

October 4: Commons at Livingston – 40
October 9: Southpark Apts w/Franklinton Farms – 30
October 11: Hope Resource Center – 40
October 18: Southpoint – 40
October 25: Grant – 31

Pop Up 2023 Monthly totals:

January: 153
February: 161
March: 190
April: 171
May: 226
June: 190
July: 188
August: 237
September: 215
October: 181

YTD: Individuals/families served: 1,912

We are happy to share that Guild Group RSZ members prepared 155 jars of dried bean soup jars and donated them to the Pop Up Pantry for our sites. This was a labor of love getting all this completed in one meeting – a big undertaking for sure. Danielle at Commons at Grant was happy to be serving the residents the Bean Soup. See photos attached.

Our Southpoint Christmas Gift Drive is beginning to take shape. This will be our fourth year granting wishes for the children at Southpoint. Wickliffe Progressive Elementary School will once again partner with the Pop Up Team to give the school children, along with their families and staff, an opportunity for Service Learning and giving back to our neighbors in need.

As always, our team is continually blessed and grateful for everyone who contributes to Heart to Heart and the Pop Up Pantry with their continued donations and service. We couldn’t do all this without the dedicated individuals who give so freely to our community in need.

October 27, 2023

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October 28, 2023

By Amy CaskieWeekly Update

Weekly Update

Statistics

Drive-Thru Households Served

55 on Tuesday, October 24
53 on Thursday, October 26

Pop-Up Households Served

31 on Wednesday, October 25

Monday’s Order

Volunteers Needed

These are the spots we still need filled for the week!

Monday, October 30

8:30am- 9:30am Cold Stocking Shift (1)
3:30pm- 5:00pm MOFB Order Unloading (8)

Tuesday, October 31

8:30am- 10:00am Drive-Thru Volunteer (5)
10:00am- 12:30pm Drive-Thru Volunteer (6)

Wednesday, November 1

1:00pm- 2:00pm Mid-Ohio Foodbank Shop-Thru (1)

Thursday, November 2

8:00am- 9:00am Mid-Ohio Foodbank Shop-Thru (1)
8:30am- 10:30am Drive-Thru Volunteer (7)

Friday, November 3

9:00am- 10:00am Direct Retail Pickup (1)
9:30am- 10:30am Cold Stocking Shift (2)

Sign up to Volunteer

Pantry Closed Nov. 7

Donations Needed

News from Hilliard Food Pantry

Monthly PUPdate

In October, the Pop Up Pantry, delivered to the following sites:

October 4: Commons at Livingston – 40
October 9: Southpark Apts – 30
October 11: Hope Resource Center – 40
October 18: Southpoint – 40
October 25: Grant – 31

Pop Up 2023 Monthly totals:

January: 153
February: 161
March: 190
April: 171
May: 226
June: 190
July: 188
August: 237
September: 215
October: 181

YTD: Individuals/families served: 1,912

Click the image below for the November PUP Calendar

This Week at the Pantry

Upcoming Events

Thanksgiving

Click here for a summary of our Thanksgiving plans this year.

Christmas

Click here for a summary of our Holiday Help Program this year.

Volunteer Training Opportunities

Mid-Ohio Food Collective Trainings

The Mid-Ohio Food Collective offers regular training opportunities for food pantry staff and volunteers. Trainings on FreshTrak and Food Safety will help you learn more about pantry operations and make you an even more effective volunteer! They also occasionally offer training on advocacy, and other topics that may be of interest to you.

For most trainings, volunteers will need to register with an agency name and number: Heart to Heart Agency #1042

Register at MOFC Agency360

MOFC FreshTrak Basic Training

This online via zoom workshop will provide the fundamentals to get started with FreshTrak at your agency. Participants with learn how to administer the intake process using FreshTrak and will be guided on best practices for developing an efficient process in registering your clients. For agencies already using FreshTrak, this workshop will be helpful as a refresher of the basics.

Wed, Nov 15, 10am

MOFC Food Safety Training

Level 1 Person In Charge

We are excited to announce that MOFC/Agency Services is launching a brand new Person in Charge (Level 1) Food Safety Training developed by Feeding America and ServSafe.

This training is targeted to those who partner with foodbanks and is much more relevant to the work you are doing in your communities.

The new FA Food Safety will be offered, online, at no-cost to your agency AND even more exciting is the fact that once taken and successfully passed, the certification never expires for the person who takes the training!

The following dates and times will be available to choose from:

Mon, Nov 6, 10am
Tue, Dec 5, 2pm

October 27, 2023

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October 21, 2023

By Amy CaskieWeekly Update