Weekly Update

Statistics

Households Served

• 87 in Drive- Thru on Tuesday, May 7
• 41 at Pop-Up Pantry on Wednesday, May 8
• 67 in Drive-Thru on Thursday, May 9
• 47 total new families this week
• Families Served YTD:  3309

Calling All Volunteers!

It’s almost summer which means OSU Semester of Service students head back to their parents’ houses, high school students are off to various camps, and families take their vacations. This time of year we experience a transition in available volunteers that often leaves us wanting! We also open our Wednesday evening stocking shift to everyone during the summer. Students needing service hours (and teachers!) can now volunteer during the day, since they’re home from school. Minors will need a signed waiver form, which can be found online here. Please consider volunteering when you’re available this summer.

Volunteers Needed

The following shifts next week are still in need of volunteers. Please click the button below to sign up for one of these open shifts.

Monday, May 13

• 8:30 am – 9:30 am Cold Stocking (1)
• 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Shop & Stock (2)

Tuesday, May 14

• 8:30 am- 10:30 am Drive Thru (6)
• 10:00 am- 12:30 pm Drive-Thru (7)

Wednesday, May 15

• 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm MOFB Shop-Thru (1)
• 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Shop & Stock (3)

Thursday, May 16

• 8:30 am- 10:30 am Drive Thru (5)
• 10:00 am- 12:30 pm Drive-Thru (1)

Friday, May 17

• 9:30 am- 10:30 am Cold Stocking (2)

Sunday, May 12

On Mother’s Day, May 12, we will hold a collection for diapers and essential baby care supplies during worship services. Show your support for local mothers and families caring for infants by making a donation. Our volunteers, Becky and Susan, will be waiting outside worship spaces to take your donations at both First Community North (in the parking lot) and First Community South (outside the Crane Welcome Center).  Read about the importance of this drive in the May issue of On a Mission! monthly newsletter. Please give generously to support mothers in need!

Announcement from Pop-Up Pantry

Below is an email excerpt from Rose Kandel:

May 9, 2024
Dear Dedicated Pop Up Volunteers,
I cannot believe two years have passed since I took the Co-Lead position with Heart to Heart’s Pop Up Pantry.  Our team is on a two year rotation, and it is my time to step down and let our other dedicated volunteers take on the co-lead position.  My time will end this month.
Kathleen Hatcher has helped me co-lead for the past six months and will be stepping up to replace me.  Kathleen will be assisted by Carla Edlefson and Bobbie Doak.  Both have been long time volunteers with our Pop Up Team.
I have enjoyed working with you and look forward to seeing you all when I return in the fall.
Serving in Faith,
~Rose

“I have seen so many good deeds-people helped, lives improved-because someone cared.  Do what you can to show you care about other people, and you will make our world a better place.” ~Rosalynn Carter

@hearttoheartpantry

3-Part Learning Journey

Facilitator Daniel Juday, will explore inclusion, culture, barriers and obstacles in the work that we do while learning tools for building better relationships with our customers, co-workers, and volunteers.

All sessions will take place in-person at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective main campus: 3960 Brookham Dr. Grove City, OH. 43123.

For more information on this 3-Part training and a link to sign up, please click here.

• June 4 Part. 2 – Understanding Our World
• September 12 Part. 3 – Understanding Our Team

Save the Dates!

Grants 101 Workshop

Thu, Jun 20 9:30 am-11:30 am

Grants 102 Workshop

Tue, Jun 23 9:30 am-11:30 am

More information coming soon. To stay informed, please click here.

Strategic Storytelling

Erich Hiner, MOFC’s Communications Manager, will conduct the training.

In this interactive training, we will cover the “why,” the “what,” the “who,” and the “how” of customer storytelling for all Partner Agencies of Mid-Ohio Food Collective. Participants will learn the strategic value of storytelling; leave with practical, low-cost storytelling techniques; and get real story examples from their peers and the team at MOFC.

The following dates and times are available:

• Fri, May 24 at 10:30 am in Barnesville, Ohio

Advocacy 101

Join the Conversation

MOFC’s Government Relations Team- Tim White and Hallie Carrino-Lee will host an open forum to discuss the State Budget and its effects on essential programs and benefits for your customers.

Explore ways to push back and advocate against the continued assault on SNAP and othe Hinger/Feeding issues and what’s happening on Capitol Hill.

Bring your questions and prepare to engage! Registration is required. This session of Advocacy will be held via ZOOM.

• Thu, Jun 13 at 10 am

FreshTrak Basic Training

(FKA PantryTrak)

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.

The following dates and times are available:

• Tue, May 21 at 2 pm
• Wed, Jun 13 at 2 pm
• Thu, Jul 25 at 10 am

MOFC Food Safety Training

Level 1 Person In Charge

This training was developed by Feeding America and ServSafe for those who partner with foodbanks and is relevant to the work you are doing in your communities.

The course is online, at no-cost to your agency and once taken and successfully passed, the certification never expires for the person who takes the training!

The following dates and times are available:

• Wed, May 29 at 2 pm
• Fri, Jun 14 at 10 am
• Mon, Jul 8 at 10 am

Statistics

Households Served

• 62 in Drive- Thru on Tuesday, April 30
• 57 at Pop-Up Pantry on Wednesday, May 1
  • 42 at Livingston
  • 15 at South Park / Franklinton Farms
• 58 in Drive-Thru on Thursday, May 2
• 41 total new families this week
• Families Served YTD:  3115

MOFC Order Monday

Here’s what we can expect on the truck arriving tomorrow afternoon! It will be about 8,500 pounds. If you can help unload at 3:30pm or stock the shelves at 5pm, please sign up at tinyurl.com/h2hvolunteersignup

Click image to enlarge

Volunteers Needed

The following shifts next week are still in need of volunteers. Please click the button below to sign up for one of these open shifts.

Monday, May 6

• 8:30 am – 9:30 am Cold Stocking (1)
• 9:30 am – 10:30 am Stock Donations from Grace Fellowship (5)
• 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm MOFC Truck Unload (4)
• 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Shop & Stock (1)

Tuesday, May 7

• 8:30 am- 10:30 am Drive Thru (7)
• 10:00 am- 12:30 pm Drive-Thru (6)

Wednesday, May 8

• 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm MOFB Shop-Thru (1)
• 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Shop & Stock (3)

Thursday, May 9

• 8:30 am- 10:30 am Drive Thru (6)
• 10:00 am- 12:30 pm Drive-Thru (2)

Friday, May 10

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

Sunday, May 12

Read about the importance of the Baby Care Drive being held on Mother’s Day in the May issue of On a Mission! monthly newsletter.

Mission Volunteer Workday

Memorial Day, May 27

It’s been quite a few months since our last Missions Volunteer Workday. We take these opportunities on days off, when they align with personal schedules, to do cleaning, repairs and other necessary non-routine tasks. Our next session is scheduled for Memorial Day, when many people are off work and school. If your BBQs are scheduled for Saturday or Sunday, please consider joining Amy that Monday!, May 27, at 10am. Sign up at tinyurl.com/h2hvolunteersignup

@hearttoheartpantry

Calling All Volunteers!

It’s almost summer which means OSU Semester of Service students head back to their parents’ houses, high school students are off to various camps, and families take their vacations. This time of year we experience a transition in available volunteers that often leaves us wanting! We also open our Wednesday evening stocking shift to everyone during the summer. Students needing service hours (and teachers!) can now volunteer during the day, since they’re home from school. Minors will need a signed waiver form, which can be found online here. Please consider volunteering when you’re available this summer.

3-Part Learning Journey

Facilitator Daniel Juday, will explore inclusion, culture, barriers and obstacles in the work that we do while learning tools for building better relationships with our customers, co-workers, and volunteers.

All sessions will take place in-person at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective main campus: 3960 Brookham Dr. Grove City, OH. 43123.

For more information on this 3-Part training and a link to sign up, please click here.

• June 4 Part. 2 – Understanding Our World
• September 12 Part. 3 – Understanding Our Team

Save the Dates!

Grants 101 Workshop

Thu, Jun 20 9:30 am-11:30 am

Grants 102 Workshop

Tue, Jun 23 9:30 am-11:30 am

More information coming soon. To stay informed, please click here.

Strategic Storytelling

Erich Hiner, MOFC’s Communications Manager, will conduct the training.

In this interactive training, we will cover the “why,” the “what,” the “who,” and the “how” of customer storytelling for all Partner Agencies of Mid-Ohio Food Collective. Participants will learn the strategic value of storytelling; leave with practical, low-cost storytelling techniques; and get real story examples from their peers and the team at MOFC.

The following dates and times are available:

• Mon, May 6 at 10 am at MOFC Grove City
• Fri, May 24 at 10:30 am in Barnesville, Ohio

Advocacy 101

Join the Conversation

MOFC’s Government Relations Team- Tim White and Hallie Carrino-Lee will host an open forum to discuss the State Budget and its effects on essential programs and benefits for your customers.

Explore ways to push back and advocate against the continued assault on SNAP and othe Hinger/Feeding issues and what’s happening on Capitol Hill.

Bring your questions and prepare to engage! Registration is required. This session of Advocacy will be held via ZOOM.

• Thu, Jun 13 at 10 am

FreshTrak Basic Training

(FKA PantryTrak)

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.

The following dates and times are available:

• Tue, May 21 at 2 pm
• Wed, Jun 13 at 2 pm
• Thu, Jul 25 at 10 am

MOFC Food Safety Training

Level 1 Person In Charge

This training was developed by Feeding America and ServSafe for those who partner with foodbanks and is relevant to the work you are doing in your communities.

The course is online, at no-cost to your agency and once taken and successfully passed, the certification never expires for the person who takes the training!

The following dates and times are available:

• Wed, May 29 at 2 pm
• Fri, Jun 14 at 10 am
• Mon, Jul 8 at 10 am

Statistics

Households Served

• 53 in Drive- Thru on Tuesday, April 23
• 41 at Pop-Up Pantry on Wednesday, April 24
• 78 in Drive-Thru on Thursday, April 25
• 25 total new families this week
• Families Served YTD:  2,896

Sunday, May 12

Read about the importance of the Baby Care Drive being held on Mother’s Day in the May issue of On a Mission! monthly newsletter.

Volunteers Needed

The following shifts next week are still in need of volunteers. Please click the button below to sign up for one of these open shifts.

Monday, April 29

• 8:30 am- 9:30 am Cold Stocking (2)
• 3:30 pm- 4:30 pm Stock Donations from OLV (2)
• 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Shop & Stock (1)

Tuesday, April 30

• 8:30 am- 10:30 am Drive Thru (3)
• 10:00 am- 12:30 pm Drive-Thru (5)

Wednesday, May 1

• 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm MOFB Shop-Thru (1)
• 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Shop & Stock (6)

Thursday, May 2

• 8:30 am- 10:30 am Drive Thru (7)
• 10:00 am- 12:30 pm Drive-Thru (5)

Friday, May 3

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

Donations Needed

We are running low on these items, and could use your material donations! More information can be found at h2h.FCchurch.com/donate.

@hearttoheartpantry

Advocacy 101

Join the Conversation

MOFC’s Government Relations Team- Tim White and Hallie Carrino-Lee will host an open forum to discuss the State Budget and its effects on essential programs and benefits for your customers.

Explore ways to push back and advocate against the continued assault on SNAP and othe Hinger/Feeding issues and what’s happening on Capitol Hill.

Bring your questions and prepare to engage! Registration is required. This session of Advocacy will be held via ZOOM.

• Thu, Jun 13 at 10 am

MOFC Food Safety Training

Level 1 Person In Charge

This training was developed by Feeding America and ServSafe for those who partner with foodbanks and is relevant to the work you are doing in your communities.

The course is online, at no-cost to your agency and once taken and successfully passed, the certification never expires for the person who takes the training!

Questions? Contact Ann Miller-Tobin at amillertobin@mofc.org

The following dates and times are available:

• Mon, Apr 29, 10 am – 12:30 pm

Strategic Storytelling

Erich Hiner, MOFC’s Communications Manager, will conduct the training.

In this interactive training, we will cover the “why,” the “what,” the “who,” and the “how” of customer storytelling for all Partner Agencies of Mid-Ohio Food Collective. Participants will learn the strategic value of storytelling; leave with practical, low-cost storytelling techniques; and get real story examples from their peers and the team at MOFC.

The following dates and times are available:

• Mon, May 6 at 10 am at MOFC Grove City
• Fri, May 24 at 10:30 am in Barnesville, Ohio

For more information on this training and a link to sign up, please click here.

3-Part Learning Journey

Facilitator Daniel Juday, will explore inclusion, culture, barriers and obstacles in the work that we do while learning tools for building better relationships with our customers, co-workers, and volunteers.

All sessions will take place in-person at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective main campus: 3960 Brookham Dr. Grove City, OH. 43123.

• June 4 Part. 2 – Understanding Our World
• September 12 Part. 3 – Understanding Our Team

For more information on this 3-Part training and a link to sign up, please click here.

Statistics

Households Served

• 58 in Drive- Thru on Tuesday, April 16
• 41 at Pop-Up Pantry on Wednesday, April 17
• 71 in Drive-Thru on Thursday, April 18
• 27 total new families this week
• Families Served YTD: 2,725

Monday Truck

Here’s what we can expect to see on the truck Monday afternoon. Please sign up using the button to the right if you’re able to help unload and stock this delivery! We expect about 6,100 pounds.

Click image to enlarge

Volunteers Needed

The following shifts next week are still in need of volunteers. Please click the button below to sign up for one of these open shifts.

Monday, April 22

• 8:30 am- 9:30 am Cold Stocking (2)
• 3:30 pm- 5:00 pm MOFB Order Unloading (3)
• 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Shop & Stock (2)

Tuesday, April 23

• 8:30 am- 10:30 am Drive Thru (7)
• 10:00 am- 12:30 pm Drive-Thru (5)

Wednesday, April 24

• 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm MOFB Shop-Thru (1)

Thursday, April 25

• 8:30 am- 10:30 am Drive Thru (3)

Friday, April 26

• 9:30 am- 10:30 am Cold Stocking (1)

May and June’s SUG are live. Click button below to access.

Donations Needed

We are running low on these items, and could use your material donations to hold us over until the next order arrives on April 22! More information on donating, including a link to contribute online, can be found at h2h.FCchurch.com/donate.

@hearttoheartpantry

Advocacy 101

Join the Conversation

MOFC’s Government Relations Team- Tim White and Hallie Carrino-Lee will host an open forum to discuss the State Budget and its effects on essential programs and benefits for your customers.

Explore ways to push back and advocate against the continued assault on SNAP and othe Hinger/Feeding issues and what’s happening on Capitol Hill.

Bring your questions and prepare to engage! Registration is required. This session of Advocacy will be held via ZOOM.

• Thu, Jun 13 at 10 am

MOFC Food Safety Training

Level 1 Person In Charge

This training was developed by Feeding America and ServSafe for those who partner with foodbanks and is relevant to the work you are doing in your communities.

The course is online, at no-cost to your agency and once taken and successfully passed, the certification never expires for the person who takes the training!

Questions? Contact Ann Miller-Tobin at amillertobin@mofc.org

The following dates and times are available:

• Mon, Apr 29, 10 am – 12:30 pm

Strategic Storytelling

Erich Hiner, MOFC’s Communications Manager, will conduct the training.

In this interactive training, we will cover the “why,” the “what,” the “who,” and the “how” of customer storytelling for all Partner Agencies of Mid-Ohio Food Collective. Participants will learn the strategic value of storytelling; leave with practical, low-cost storytelling techniques; and get real story examples from their peers and the team at MOFC.

The following dates and times are available:

• Mon, May 6 at 10 am at MOFC Grove City
• Fri, May 24 at 10:30 am in Barnesville, Ohio

For more information on this training and a link to sign up, please click here.

3-Part Learning Journey

Facilitator Daniel Juday, will explore inclusion, culture, barriers and obstacles in the work that we do while learning tools for building better relationships with our customers, co-workers, and volunteers.

All sessions will take place in-person at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective main campus: 3960 Brookham Dr. Grove City, OH. 43123.

• April 25 Part 1. Understanding Ourselves
• June 4 Part. 2 – Understanding Our World
• September 12 Part. 3 – Understanding Our Team

For more information on this 3-Part training and a link to sign up, please click here.

Statistics

Households Served

• 49 in Drive- Thru on Tuesday, April 2
• 42 at Pop-Up Pantry on Wednesday, April 3
• 57 in Drive-Thru on Thursday, April 4
• 15 total new families this week (April 1-5)
• 70 in Drive- Thru on Tuesday, April 9
• 40 at Pop-Up Pantry on Wednesday, April 10
• 56 in Drive-Thru on Thursday, April 11
• 37 total new families this week (April 8-12)
• Families Served YTD: 2,555

Donation Drive This Sunday

Volunteers Needed

The following shifts next week are still in need of volunteers. Please click the button below to sign up for one of these open shifts.

Monday, April 15

• 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Shop & Stock (5)

Tuesday, April 16

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

Wednesday, April 17

• 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm MOFB Shop-Thru (1)

Thursday, April 18

• 8:30 am- 10:30 am Drive Thru (3)
• 10:00 am- 12:30 pm Drive-Thru (2)

Friday, April 19

• 9:30 am- 10:30 am Cold Stocking (1)

Donations Needed

We are running low on these items, and could use your material donations to hold us over until the next order arrives on April 22! More information on donating, including a link to contribute online, can be found at h2h.FCchurch.com/donate.

@hearttoheartpantry

Advocacy 101

Join the Conversation

MOFC’s Government Relations Team- Tim White and Hallie Carrino-Lee will host an open forum to discuss the State Budget and its effects on essential programs and benefits for your customers.

Explore ways to push back and advocate against the continued assault on SNAP and othe Hinger/Feeding issues and what’s happening on Capitol Hill.

Bring your questions and prepare to engage! Registration is required. This session of Advocacy will be held via ZOOM.

• Thu, Jun 13 at 10 am

MOFC Food Safety Training

Level 1 Person In Charge

This training was developed by Feeding America and ServSafe for those who partner with foodbanks and is relevant to the work you are doing in your communities.

The course is online, at no-cost to your agency and once taken and successfully passed, the certification never expires for the person who takes the training!

Questions? Contact Ann Miller-Tobin at amillertobin@mofc.org

The following dates and times are available:

• Mon, Apr 29, 10 am – 12:30 pm

Strategic Storytelling

Erich Hiner, MOFC’s Communications Manager, will conduct the training.

In this interactive training, we will cover the “why,” the “what,” the “who,” and the “how” of customer storytelling for all Partner Agencies of Mid-Ohio Food Collective. Participants will learn the strategic value of storytelling; leave with practical, low-cost storytelling techniques; and get real story examples from their peers and the team at MOFC.

The following dates and times are available:

• Mon, May 6 at 10 am at MOFC Grove City
• Fri, May 24 at 10:30 am in Barnesville, Ohio

For more information on this training and a link to sign up, please click here.

3-Part Learning Journey

Facilitator Daniel Juday, will explore inclusion, culture, barriers and obstacles in the work that we do while learning tools for building better relationships with our customers, co-workers, and volunteers.

All sessions will take place in-person at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective main campus: 3960 Brookham Dr. Grove City, OH. 43123.

• April 25 Part 1. Understanding Ourselves
• June 4 Part. 2 – Understanding Our World
• September 12 Part. 3 – Understanding Our Team

For more information on this 3-Part training and a link to sign up, please click here.

Statistics

Households Served

• 62 in Drive- Thru on Tuesday, April 2
• 37 at Pop-Up Pantry on Wednesday, April 3
• 78 in Drive-Thru on Thursday, April 4
• 30 total new families this week
• Families Served YTD: 2,201

Mark Your Calendar

Heart to Heart will be closed Monday, April 8. The truck delivery for that day has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 10.

Upcoming closings listed below:

Volunteers Needed

The following shifts next week are still in need of volunteers. Please click the button below to sign up for one of these open shifts.

Monday, April 1

• Closed

Tuesday, April 2

• 8:30 am- 10:30 am Drive Thru (5)
• 10:00 am- 12:30 pm Drive-Thru (3)

Wednesday, April 3

• 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm MOFB Shop-Thru (1)

Thursday, April 4

• 8:30 am- 10:30 am Drive Thru (6)
• 10:00 am- 12:30 pm Drive-Thru (4)

Friday, April 5

• 11:00 am- 12:30 pm Shop & Stock (6)

Donation Drive

We implore you to help those visiting our pantry by contributing to the Dental Hygiene drive during worship on April 14. While food is the priority at Heart to Heart, we strive to provide as many personal care items as possible. That day, you will find our volunteers Susan and Becky outside worship spaces ready to collect your donations!
More information on donating, including a link to contribute online, can be found at h2h.FCchurch.com/donate.

Annual UAHS PTO Shred Day & Food Drive

Jumpstart your Spring Cleaning April 6 from 10 am to 1 pm at Jones Middle School. We will be on site collected non-perishable food items and cash donations. For an additional donation to the PTO, you can bring up to 3 boxes of paper ($5 each) to be confidentially shredded.

Advocacy 101

Join the Conversation

MOFC’s Government Relations Team- Tim White and Hallie Carrino-Lee will host an open forum to discuss the State Budget and its effects on essential programs and benefits for your customers.

Explore ways to push back and advocate against the continued assault on SNAP and othe Hinger/Feeding issues and what’s happening on Capitol Hill.

Bring your questions and prepare to engage! Registration is required. This session of Advocacy will be held via ZOOM.

• Thu, Jun 13 at 10 am

FreshTrak Basic Training

(FKA PantryTrak)

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.

Questions? Contact Ann Miller-Tobin at amillertobin@mofc.org

The following dates and times are available:

• Tue, Apr 2 at 10 am

MOFC Food Safety Training

Level 1 Person In Charge

This training was developed by Feeding America and ServSafe for those who partner with foodbanks and is relevant to the work you are doing in your communities.

The course is online, at no-cost to your agency and once taken and successfully passed, the certification never expires for the person who takes the training!

Questions? Contact Ann Miller-Tobin at amillertobin@mofc.org

The following dates and times are available:

• Mon, Apr 29, 10 am – 12:30 pm

3-Part Learning Journey

Facilitator Daniel Juday, will explore inclusion, culture, barriers and obstacles in the work that we do while learning tools for building better relationships with our customers, co-workers, and volunteers.

All sessions will take place in-person at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective main campus: 3960 Brookham Dr. Grove City, OH. 43123.

• April 25 Part 1. Understanding Ourselves
• June 4 Part. 2 – Understanding Our World
• September 12 Part. 3 – Understanding Our Team

Questions? Contact Ann Miller-Tobin at amillertobin@mofc.org

For more information on this 3-Part training and a link to sign up, please click here.

Statistics

Households Served

• 65 in Drive- Thru on Tuesday, March 19
• 42 at Pop-Up Pantry on Wednesday, March 20
• 64 in Drive-Thru on Thursday, March 21
• 29 total new families this week
• Families Served YTD: 2,024

Mark Your Calendar

Heart to Heart will be closed Monday, April 8. The truck delivery for that day has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 10.

Upcoming closings listed below:

Volunteers Needed

The following shifts next week are still in need of volunteers. Please click the button below to sign up for one of these open shifts.

Monday, March 25

• 8:30 am- 9:30 am Cold Stocking (2)
• 3:30 pm- 5:00 pm MOFB Order Unloading (4)

Tuesday, March 26

• 10:00 am- 12:30 pm Drive-Thru (2)

Wednesday, March 27

• 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm MOFB Shop-Thru (1)

Thursday, March 28

• 8:30 am- 10:30 am Drive Thru (2)
• 10:00 am- 12:30 pm Drive-Thru (1)

Friday, March 29

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

Pop-Up Pantry Calendar

Calling All Gardeners!

Annual UAHS PTO Shred Day & Food Drive

Jumpstart your Spring Cleaning April 6 from 10 am to 1 pm at Jones Middle School. We will be on site collected non-perishable food items and cash donations. For an additional donation to the PTO, you can bring up to 3 boxes of paper ($5 each) to be confidentially shredded.

Advocacy 101

Join the Conversation

MOFC’s Government Relations Team- Tim White and Hallie Carrino-Lee will host an open forum to discuss the State Budget and its effects on essential programs and benefits for your customers.

Explore ways to push back and advocate against the continued assault on SNAP and othe Hinger/Feeding issues and what’s happening on Capitol Hill.

Bring your questions and prepare to engage! Registration is required. This session of Advocacy will be held via ZOOM.

• Thu, Jun 13 at 10 am

FreshTrak Basic Training

(FKA PantryTrak)

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.

Questions? Contact Ann Miller-Tobin at amillertobin@mofc.org

The following dates and times are available:

• Tue, Apr 2 at 10 am

MOFC Food Safety Training

Level 1 Person In Charge

This training was developed by Feeding America and ServSafe for those who partner with foodbanks and is relevant to the work you are doing in your communities.

The course is online, at no-cost to your agency and once taken and successfully passed, the certification never expires for the person who takes the training!

Questions? Contact Ann Miller-Tobin at amillertobin@mofc.org

The following dates and times are available:

• Mon, Apr 29, 10 am – 12:30 pm

3-Part Learning Journey

Facilitator Daniel Juday, will explore inclusion, culture, barriers and obstacles in the work that we do while learning tools for building better relationships with our customers, co-workers, and volunteers.

All sessions will take place in-person at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective main campus: 3960 Brookham Dr. Grove City, OH. 43123.

• April 25 Part 1. Understanding Ourselves
• June 4 Part. 2 – Understanding Our World
• September 12 Part. 3 – Understanding Our Team

Questions? Contact Ann Miller-Tobin at amillertobin@mofc.org

For more information on this 3-Part training and a link to sign up, please click here.

Statistics

Households Served

• 60 in Drive- Thru on Tuesday, March 12
• 40 at Pop-Up Pantry on Wednesday, March 13
• 46 in Drive-Thru on Thursday, March 14
• 49 total new families this week
• Families Served YTD: 1,853

Notes

Tuesday is Election Day

Both First Community campuses serve as polling locations. Tuesday is election day (primaries), but Heart to Heart will remain open. The drive-thru will function with slight modifications to accommodate additional traffic in the parking lot. Volunteers are asked to please park on Cambridge Blvd. or First Ave, allowing preschool parents and voters use of the limited parking lot spaces. Heart to Heart will only close for November elections.

Upcoming Dates

• Feminine Hygiene drive during worship this Sunday, March 17.
• Next MOFB Truck delivery is Monday, March 25.
• Yohan’s jury duty starts Monday, March 25.
• First Community Offices close at noon on Good Friday, March 29. Heart to Heart has no volutneer shifts on Friday afternoons.
• First Community Offices, and Heart to Heart, are closed all day Monday, April 1.

Volunteers Needed

The following shifts next week are still in need of volunteers. Please click the button below to sign up for one of these open shifts.

Monday, March 18

• 8:30 am- 9:30 am Cold Stocking (2)

Tuesday, March 19

• 8:30 am- 10:30 am Drive-Thru (7)
• 10:00 am- 12:30 pm Drive-Thru (5)

Wednesday, March 20

• 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm MOFB Shop-Thru (1)

Thursday, March 21

• 7:00 am – 9:00 am MOFB Shop Thru (1)
• 8:30 am- 10:30 am Drive Thru (7)
• 10:00 am- 12:30 pm Drive-Thru (1)

Friday, March 22

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

Donations Needed

We are running low on these items, and could use your material donations to hold us over until the next order arrives on March 25!

All non-perishable donations are to be delivered directly to First Community South. Please leave them on the red cart marked for this purpose, which is in the alley across from the dumpsters, beneath the overhang, near the kitchen doors. This is the only area Heart to Heart can accept donations outside the building. Donations left elsewhere may not be received.

More information on donating, including a link to contribute online, can be found at h2h.FCchurch.com/donate.

Seasonal PUP Site

Franklinton Farms

From May through October, the PUP will serve at the South Park Apartments along with with Franklinton Farms. Franklinton Farms will provide fresh produce and a hot meal, while our Pop-Up Pantry provides groceries on the first Wednesday of each month. This seasonal distribution takes place outside in the afternoon, when many children are not in school.

Franklinton Farms is one of the three sites of South Side Family Farms organization. The organization’s goal is Planting Seeds of Progress through Cultivation, Collaboration, and Conversation. Through their Produce Package Program, South Side provides subscriptions of produce for the benefit of area food pantries/assistance programs. First Community’s Mission and Community Justice programs have been working closely with the director, Minister Aaron Hopkins on the development of the project over the past two years.

We are grateful for the growing partnership between our two organizations. The PUP team is able to provide dry goods to the South Park Apartments site once a month in cooperation with Franklinton Farms. In return, the Franklinton Farms project regularly provides produce to Heart to Heart’s drive-thru during the growing season. An opportunity to volunteer for their garden program is also available (see right).

Advocacy 101

Join the Conversation

MOFC’s Government Relations Team- Tim White and Hallie Carrino-Lee will host an open forum to discuss the State Budget and its effects on essential programs and benefits for your customers.

Explore ways to push back and advocate against the continued assault on SNAP and othe Hinger/Feeding issues and what’s happening on Capitol Hill.

Bring your questions and prepare to engage! Registration is required. This session of Advocacy will be held via ZOOM.

• Thu, Jun 13 at 10 am

FreshTrak Basic Training

(FKA PantryTrak)

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.

Questions? Contact Ann Miller-Tobin at amillertobin@mofc.org

The following dates and times are available:

• Tue, Apr 2 at 10 am

MOFC Food Safety Training

Level 1 Person In Charge

This training was developed by Feeding America and ServSafe for those who partner with foodbanks and is relevant to the work you are doing in your communities.

The course is online, at no-cost to your agency and once taken and successfully passed, the certification never expires for the person who takes the training!

Questions? Contact Ann Miller-Tobin at amillertobin@mofc.org

The following dates and times are available:

• Mon, Apr 29, 10 am – 12:30 pm

3-Part Learning Journey

Facilitator Daniel Juday, will explore inclusion, culture, barriers and obstacles in the work that we do while learning tools for building better relationships with our customers, co-workers, and volunteers.

All sessions will take place in-person at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective main campus: 3960 Brookham Dr. Grove City, OH. 43123.

• April 25 Part 1. Understanding Ourselves
• June 4 Part. 2 – Understanding Our World
• September 12 Part. 3 – Understanding Our Team

Questions? Contact Ann Miller-Tobin at amillertobin@mofc.org

For more information on this 3-Part training and a link to sign up, please click here.

Statistics

Households Served

• 81 in Drive- Thru on Tuesday, March 5
• 42 at Pop-Up Pantry on Wednesday, March 6
• 69 in Drive-Thru on Thursday, March 7
• 33 total new families this week
• Families Served YTD: 1,707

Annual Report 2023

The revised and final copy of the annual report is now available online. Special thanks to Kevin Orsini and Dave Westman from our Heart to Heart Ministry Team for their attention to detail!

Volunteers Needed

Monday, March 11

• 3:30 pm – 5 pm MOFB Order Unloading (3)

Tuesday, March 12

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

Wednesday, March 13

• 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm MOFB Shop-Thru (1)

Thursday, March 14

• 7:30 am – 9:00 am MOFB Shop-Thru (1)
• 8:30 am- 10:30 am Drive Thru (4)
• 10:00 am- 12:30 pm Drive-Thru (3)

Friday, March 15

• 9:00 am- 10:00 am Direct Retail Pickup (1)

Happy Anniversary!

Amanda Brofford

Amanda Brofford has worked for First Community for one year! She came on staff as a part-time Administrative Assistant on March 13, 2023. Amanda is a wonderful addition and integral part of the team. Next time you see Amanda, please convey your well wishes and gratitude! Click to learn more about her!

Monday’s Order

Click below to enlarge image.

Advocacy 101

Join the Conversation

MOFC’s Government Relations Team- Tim White and Hallie Carrino-Lee will host an open forum to discuss the State Budget and its effects on essential programs and benefits for your customers.

Explore ways to push back and advocate against the continued assault on SNAP and othe Hinger/Feeding issues and what’s happening on Capitol Hill.

Bring your questions and prepare to engage! Registration is required. This session of Advocacy will be held via ZOOM.

• Thu, Jun 13 at 10 am

FreshTrak Basic Training

(FKA PantryTrak)

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.

Questions? Contact Ann Miller-Tobin at amillertobin@mofc.org

The following dates and times are available:

• Thu, Mar 14 at 10 am
• Tue, Apr 2 at 10 am

MOFC Food Safety Training

Level 1 Person In Charge

This training was developed by Feeding America and ServSafe for those who partner with foodbanks and is relevant to the work you are doing in your communities.

The course is online, at no-cost to your agency and once taken and successfully passed, the certification never expires for the person who takes the training!

Questions? Contact Ann Miller-Tobin at amillertobin@mofc.org

The following dates and times are available:

• Mon, Apr 29, 10 am – 12:30 pm

3-Part Learning Journey

Facilitator Daniel Juday, will explore inclusion, culture, barriers and obstacles in the work that we do while learning tools for building better relationships with our customers, co-workers, and volunteers.

All sessions will take place in-person at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective main campus: 3960 Brookham Dr. Grove City, OH. 43123.

• April 25 Part 1. Understanding Ourselves
• June 4 Part. 2 – Understanding Our World
• September 12 Part. 3 – Understanding Our Team

Questions? Contact Ann Miller-Tobin at amillertobin@mofc.org

For more information on this 3-Part training and a link to sign up, please click here.

Statistics

Households Served

• 59 in Drive- Thru on Tuesday, February 26
• 36 at Pop-Up Pantry on Wednesday, February 27
• 47 in Drive-Thru on Thursday, February 28
• 20 total new families this week
• Families Served YTD: 1,515

Please note: We are revising the 2023 Annual Report. It will be reposted soon. Apologies for the error.

Volunteer of the Month

Billie Sarich Read more>>

Volunteers Needed

Monday, March 4

• 8:30 am- 9:30 am Cold Stocking (2)

Tuesday, March 5

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

Wednesday, March 6

• 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm MOFB Shop-Thru (1)

Thursday, March 7

• 8:30 am- 10:30 am Drive Thru (7)
• 10:00 am- 12:30 pm Drive-Thru (1)

Friday, March 8

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

Happy Anniversary!

Yohan Kim

As of March 1, Yohan Kim has worked at First Community for 3 years. He came on staff as a part-time Volunteer Coordinator and was quickly promoted to full-time Food Pantry Manager. We are lucky to have him leading such a wide-reaching ministry. Next time you see Yohan, please convey your well wishes and gratitude! Click to learn more about him from his recently posted bio.

Pop-Up Pantry March Calendar

Click below to enlarge image or visit h2h.FCchurch.com/pup for more info.

PUPdate February 2024

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

• February 7:          Commons at Livingston – 43
• February 14:        Hope Resource Center – 42
• February 21:        Southpoint – 44
• February 22:        Riverview – 40
• February 28:        Grant – 36

Pop Up 2024 Monthly totals: 

• January:     238
• February:   205

YTD:  Individuals/families served:  443

Read the whole update at h2h.FCchurch.com/PUP022024

Advocacy 101

Join the Conversation

MOFC’s Government Relations Team- Tim White and Hallie Carrino-Lee will host an open forum to discuss the State Budget and its effects on essential programs and benefits for your customers.

Explore ways to push back and advocate against the continued assault on SNAP and othe Hinger/Feeding issues and what’s happening on Capitol Hill.

Bring your questions and prepare to engage! Registration is required. This session of Advocacy will be held via ZOOM.

• Thu, Jun 13 at 10 am

FreshTrak Basic Training

(FKA PantryTrak)

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.

Questions? Contact Ann Miller-Tobin at amillertobin@mofc.org

The following dates and times are available:

• Thu, Mar 14 at 10 am
• Tue, Apr 2 at 10 am

MOFC Food Safety Training

Level 1 Person In Charge

This training was developed by Feeding America and ServSafe for those who partner with foodbanks and is relevant to the work you are doing in your communities.

The course is online, at no-cost to your agency and once taken and successfully passed, the certification never expires for the person who takes the training!

Questions? Contact Ann Miller-Tobin at amillertobin@mofc.org

The following dates and times are available:

• Mon, Apr 29, 10 am – 12:30 pm

3-Part Learning Journey

Facilitator Daniel Juday, will explore inclusion, culture, barriers and obstacles in the work that we do while learning tools for building better relationships with our customers, co-workers, and volunteers.

All sessions will take place in-person at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective main campus: 3960 Brookham Dr. Grove City, OH. 43123.

• April 25 Part 1. Understanding Ourselves
• June 4 Part. 2 – Understanding Our World
• September 12 Part. 3 – Understanding Our Team

Questions? Contact Ann Miller-Tobin at amillertobin@mofc.org

For more information on this 3-Part training and a link to sign up, please click here.