Weekly Update

The Pop Up Pantry team delivered food directly to families at the following agency sites during the month of April:

• April 6:    Commons at Livingston-35
• April 13:   Southpoint Village-34
• April 20:   Hope Resource Center -35
• April 27:   Commons at Grant-28
• April 28:   Riverview International Center-30

Monthly totals for 2022:

• January 161
• February 159
• March 154
• April 162

Our Pop Up Panty continues to be blessed by the generosity of Richard Jacob, who purchases and donates a variety of items each week for Heart to Heart and the Trading Post.   Families at our Pop Up Pantry agency sites have greatly appreciated the personal care items donated by Richard.  We are grateful for Richard and his service to our many families.

We are happy to have Melody Smiley back at the pantry this month.  Boyce Lancaster is recovering from recent surgery and we look forward to his return in the near future. Kitty Rohrer is taking time away during April and May due to a work commitment.

Our Pop Up Pantry founding team members spoke about “Our Journey” at Guild RSZ’s meeting on April 11. The presentation was very well received and we hope to share this ministry through speaking with other church and community groups.

In May, our Pop Up Pantry will be delivering food to our agency sites on the following dates:

• May 4:    11a-2p, Commons at Livingston (1st Wednesday)
• May 11:   10a-2p, Hope Resource Center (2nd Wednesday)
• May 12:   12:30p-3:30p, Franklinton Farms (2nd Thursday)-Tentative
• May 18:   11a-2p, Southpoint Village (3rd Wednesday)
• May 25:   11a-2p, Commons at Grant (4th Wednesday)
• May 26:   12:30p-3:30p, Riverview International Center (4th Thursday)

Every year our Pop Up Pantry team will be rotating one of its Volunteer Co-Lead roles. This will enable us to enhance teamwork and continuity of services among our volunteers.  As such, Rose Kandel will be replacing Janice Rook as Co-Lead beginning next month.

We continue to be blessed by the commitment, teamwork and flexibility of our volunteers to this outreach ministry.

This training class is provided by Nationwide Children’s Hosptial. Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children is an evidence-informed prevention solution that increases knowledge, improves attitudes, and changes child protective behaciors. The training combines two 45 minute video sessions filled with real people and real stores along with a 30-minute virtual discussion about protecting children. During the discussion, you’ll receive a list of local resources to support healthy, happy kids.

Stewards of Children
June 18, 10 am – 12:30 pm

Visit FamilySafetyandHealing.org for registration information

Participants in this training will gain a better understanding of ways to connect eligible individuals to SNAP Benefits, including the ability to pre-screen and use Ohio Benefits Self Service Portal. Participants will be able to determine the right outreach strategy for their agency. Participants will discuss ways to connect clients to social Benefits such as SNAP/Medicaid/ and OWF. Participants will take away how to submit SNAP/ Medicaid/ OWF benefits using Ohio Benefits Self Service Portal. Best tips and tricks in navigating common barriers to assisting individuals. This Training will be held via Zoom. Register with your name, email address and phone number as well as your Agency Name.

Ohio Benefits Training
April 28, 10 am

Visit mofc.org/agency-360 for registration information

This training class is provided by Nationwide Children’s Hosptial. Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children is an evidence-informed prevention solution that increases knowledge, improves attitudes, and changes child protective behaciors. The training combines two 45 minute video sessions filled with real people and real stores along with a 30-minute virtual discussion about protecting children. During the discussion, you’ll receive a list of local resources to support healthy, happy kids.

Stewards of Children
June 18, 10 am – 12:30 pm

Visit FamilySafetyandHealing.org for registration information

Participants in this training will gain a better understanding of ways to connect eligible individuals to SNAP Benefits, including the ability to pre-screen and use Ohio Benefits Self Service Portal. Participants will be able to determine the right outreach strategy for their agency. Participants will discuss ways to connect clients to social Benefits such as SNAP/Medicaid/ and OWF. Participants will take away how to submit SNAP/ Medicaid/ OWF benefits using Ohio Benefits Self Service Portal. Best tips and tricks in navigating common barriers to assisting individuals. This Training will be held via Zoom. Register with your name, email address and phone number as well as your Agency Name.

Ohio Benefits Training
April 28, 10 am

Visit mofc.org/agency-360 for registration information

This training class is provided by Nationwide Children’s Hosptial. Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children is an evidence-informed prevention solution that increases knowledge, improves attitudes, and changes child protective behaciors. The training combines two 45 minute video sessions filled with real people and real stores along with a 30-minute virtual discussion about protecting children. During the discussion, you’ll receive a list of local resources to support healthy, happy kids.

Stewards of Children
June 18, 10 am – 12:30 pm

Visit FamilySafetyandHealing.org for registration information

This training will be taught by Julie Richards, Director of K-5 Ministry at First Community Church. The safety of the children we serve is our top priority, so anyone who volunteers with children or is a staff member is required to attend our Darkness to Light sexual abuse prevention training. Re-certification for staff or volunteers who work with children is required every three years. Please register to attend one session at First Community North.

Darkness to Light
Monday, April 11, 6:30- 8:30 pm
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This training class is provided by Nationwide Children’s Hosptial. Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children is an evidence-informed prevention solution that increases knowledge, improves attitudes, and changes child protective behaciors. The training combines two 45 minute video sessions filled with real people and real stores along with a 30-minute virtual discussion about protecting children. During the discussion, you’ll receive a list of local resources to support healthy, happy kids.

Stewards of Children
April 13, 5 – 7:30 pm
June 18, 10 am – 12:30 pm

Visit FamilySafetyandHealing.org for registration information

This 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. This Training will be held via Zoom. Register with your name, email address and phone number as well as your Agency Name (Heart to Heart #1042).

FreshTrak Training
April 13, 10am to 11am
April 13, 2pm to 3pm

Visit mofc.org/agency-360 for more information.

This training will be taught by Julie Richards, Director of K-5 Ministry at First Community Church. The safety of the children we serve is our top priority, so anyone who volunteers with children or is a staff member is required to attend our Darkness to Light sexual abuse prevention training. Re-certification for staff or volunteers who work with children is required every three years. Please register to attend one session at First Community North.

Darkness to Light
Monday, April 11, 6:30- 8:30 pm
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This training class is provided by Nationwide Children’s Hosptial. Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children is an evidence-informed prevention solution that increases knowledge, improves attitudes, and changes child protective behaciors. The training combines two 45 minute video sessions filled with real people and real stores along with a 30-minute virtual discussion about protecting children. During the discussion, you’ll receive a list of local resources to support healthy, happy kids.

Stewards of Children
April 13, 5 – 7:30 pm
June 18, 10 am – 12:30 pm

Visit FamilySafetyandHealing.org for registration information

This training class is provided by Mid-Ohio Foodbank online for volunteers and staff of their supported food pantries. If you are interested in learning more, please click the links below. Heart to Heart is Agency #1042

Ohio Benefits Training
Thursday, March 31, 10 am to 12 pm
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This training class is provided by Nationwide Children’s Hosptial. Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children is an evidence-informed prevention solution that increases knowledge, improves attitudes, and changes child protective behaciors. The training combines two 45 minute video sessions filled with real people and real stores along with a 30-minute virtual discussion about protecting children. During the discussion, you’ll receive a list of local resources to support healthy, happy kids.

Stewards of Children
April 13, 5 – 7:30 pm
June 18, 10 am – 12:30 pm

Visit FamilySafetyandHealing.org for registration information

This training class is provided by Mid-Ohio Foodbank online for volunteers and staff of their supported food pantries. If you are interested in learning more, please click the links below. Heart to Heart is Agency #1042

Ohio Benefits Training
Thursday, March 31, 10 am to 12 pm
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This training class is provided by Nationwide Children’s Hosptial. Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children is an evidence-informed prevention solution that increases knowledge, improves attitudes, and changes child protective behaciors. The training combines two 45 minute video sessions filled with real people and real stores along with a 30-minute virtual discussion about protecting children. During the discussion, you’ll receive a list of local resources to support healthy, happy kids.

Stewards of Children
April 13, 5 – 7:30 pm
June 18, 10 am – 12:30 pm

Visit FamilySafetyandHealing.org for registration information

Through the Community Rewards program, Kroger makes a contribution to Heart to Heart every time you shop. In the quarter beginning November 1, 2021 and ending January 31, 2022 we earned $1088.70 from the 266 participating households.

Enroll your Kroger customer loyalty card in the program today. Visit https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards and choose Organization #TB926 (First Community Church).

See how much your participation earned for us last quarter!

This training class is provided by Mid-Ohio Foodbank online for volunteers and staff of their supported food pantries. If you are interested in learning more, please click the links below. Heart to Heart is Agency #1042

Ohio Benefits Training
Thursday, March 31, 10 am to 12 pm
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This training class is provided by Nationwide Children’s Hosptial. Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children is an evidence-informed prevention solution that increases knowledge, improves attitudes, and changes child protective behaciors. The training combines two 45 minute video sessions filled with real people and real stores along with a 30-minute virtual discussion about protecting children. During the discussion, you’ll receive a list of local resources to support healthy, happy kids.

Stewards of Children
April 13, 5 – 7:30 pm
June 18, 10 am – 12:30 pm

Visit FamilySafetyandHealing.org for registration information

Households served via Drive-Thru

• 25 on Tuesday, February 22
• 39 on Thursday, February 24

Households served via Pop-Up

• 28 on Wednesday, February 23

We still need help with some shifts next week. The number of volunteers needed is indicated in parathesis after the shift time and description.

Monday, February 28
8:45 – 9:30 am Cold Stocking Shift (2)
9:30 – 11:00 am Dry Stocking Shift (4)
10:30 – 11:30 am Set-Up Shift (2)
3:30 – 5:00 pm MOFB Truck Order Unloading (7)

Tuesday, March 1
8:30 am – 10:30  am Drive-Thru (3)
10:00 am – 12:30  pm Drive-Thru (6)

Wednesday, March 2
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Mid-Ohio Foodbank Shop Thru (1)

Thursday, March 3
8:30 am – 10:30  am Drive-Thru (5)
10:00 am – 12:30  pm Drive-Thru (4)

Friday, March 4
9:30 am – 10:30 am  Cold Stocking Shift (2)

These training classes are provided by Mid-Ohio Foodbank online for volunteers and staff of their supported food pantries. If you are interested in learning more, please click the links below. Heart to Heart is Agency #1042

Ohio Benefits Training
Thursday, March 31, 10 am to 12 pm
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Households served via Drive-Thru

• 42 on Tuesday, February 15
• 31 on Thursday, February 17

Households served via Pop-Up

• 39 on Wednesday, February 16

Volunteers, mark your calendars. More information coming soon.

Virtual Volunteer Event
Thursday, March 10, 2022, at 6 pm
Zoom Meeting

Columbus Arts Festival
June 10-12, 2022
At the riverfront in the Arena District

We still need help with some shifts next week. The number of volunteers needed is indicated in parathesis after the shift time and description.

Monday, February 21
Closed for President’s Day

Tuesday, February 22
8:30 am – 10:30  am Drive-Thru (1)
10:00 am – 12:30  pm Drive-Thru (4)

Wednesday, February 23
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Mid-Ohio Foodbank Shop Thru (1)

Thursday, February 24
8:30 am – 10:30  am Drive-Thru (1)
10:00 am – 12:30  pm Drive-Thru (1)

Friday, February 25
9:30 am – 10:30 am  Cold Stocking (2)

These training classes are provided by Mid-Ohio Foodbank online for volunteers and staff of their supported food pantries. If you are interested in learning more, please click the links below. Heart to Heart is Agency #1042

Ohio Benefits Training
Thursday, March 31, 10 am to 12 pm
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This training will be taught by Julie Richards, Director of K-5 Ministry at First Community Church. The safety of the children we serve is our top priority, so anyone who volunteers with children or is a staff member is required to attend our Darkness to Light sexual abuse prevention training. Re-certification for staff or volunteers who work with children is required every three years. Please register to attend one session at First Community North.

Darkness to Light
Sunday, February 20, 3-5pm
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