Weekly Update

Statistics

Households Served

• 80 in Drive- Thru on Tuesday, June 11
• 40 at Pop-Up Pantry on Wednesday, June 12
• 65 in Drive-Thru on Thursday, June 13
• 60 total new families this week
• Families Served YTD:  4,152

Monday’s Order

Our next order arrives Monday afternoon. We expect approximately 9,500 pounds of food to be delivered. Please volunteer for the unloading shift or the stocking shift that follows if you’re available.

Click the image below 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, June 17

• 3:30 pm – 5 pm MOFB Order Unload (2)

Wednesday, June 19

• Church closed for Juneteenth holiday
• Mission Workday Volunteers needed 10 am to 2 pm, see below

Friday, June 21

• 8:30 am- 9:30 am Cold Stocking (2)

Filming

For the next few weeks you’ll see First Community’s Worship Technology Team filming at Heart to Heart. Led by Stewart Pitchford, the team will be shooting scenes at the food pantry at each shift, both onsite and offsite. The footage will be compiled into videos to be used by Heart to Heart for educational purposes.

We are asking volunteers to be aware of and prepared for this by doing the following:

• Sign the Photo & Social Media Waiver and submit it via email to hearttoheart@fcchurch.com or turn it in to Yohan.
• Let us know if you do not want to be recorded. Please speak up! If you’re not comfortable being on camera, we will accommodate your request!
• If you’re willing to speak on camera about what you’re doing, please let Yohan know. We will have opportunities for volunteers to summarize their work on film.
• Wear your Heart to Heart t-shirts while volunteering. Don’t have one? Click the icon below to purchase a t-shirt online!

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:

• 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:

• Mon, Jul 8 at 10 am

Statistics

Households Served

• 60 in Drive- Thru on Tuesday, June 4
• 9 at Pop-Up Pantry on Wednesday, June 5
• 48 in Drive-Thru on Thursday, June 6
• 38 total new families this week
• Families Served YTD:  3,968

Upcoming Closing

On Wednesday, June 19, First Community will be closed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. There will be no standard volunteer shifts at Heart to Heart that day, but we will have another Mission Volunteer Workday. See below for details. Click here for a complete list of holiday closings.

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, June 10

• 8:30 am- 9:30 am Cold Stocking (2)

Tuesday, June 11

• 8:30 am- 10:30 am Drive Thru (1)
• 10:00 am- 12:30 pm Drive-Thru (4)

Wednesday, June 12

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

Thursday, June 13

• 8:30 am- 10:30 am Drive Thru (2)
• 10:00 am- 12:30 pm Drive-Thru (4)

Wednesday, June 19

• Church & Heart to Heart closed for Juneteenth Holiday
• Mission Workday Volunteers needed 10 am to 2 pm, see below

This Month

Donation Drive

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:

• 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:

• Fri, Jun 14 at 10 am
• Mon, Jul 8 at 10 am

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.

• September 12 Part. 3 – Understanding Our Team

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

Statistics

Households Served

• 53 in Drive- Thru on Tuesday, May 28
• 41 at Pop-Up Pantry on Wednesday, May 29
• 45 in Drive-Thru on Thursday, May 30
• 29 total new families this week
• Families Served YTD:  3,801

Monday’s Order

Click the image below 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, June 3

• 8:30 am – 9:30 am Cold Stocking Shift (1)
• 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm MOFB Order Unloading (7)
• 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Shop & Stock (3)

Tuesday, June 4

• 8:30 am- 10:30 am Drive Thru (3)
• 10:00 am- 12:30 pm Drive-Thru (4)

Wednesday, June 5

• 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm MOFB Shop-Thru (1)
• 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Shop & Stock (7)

Thursday, June 6

• 7:00 am – 9:00 am MOFB Shop-Thru (1)
• 8:30 am- 10:30 am Drive Thru (5)
• 10:00 am- 12:30 pm Drive-Thru (2)

Friday, June 7

• 9:30 am- 10:30 am Cold Stocking (2)

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:

• 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:

• Fri, Jun 14 at 10 am
• Mon, Jul 8 at 10 am

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

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

Statistics

Households Served

• 65 in Drive- Thru on Tuesday, May 21
• 42 at Pop-Up Pantry on Wednesday, May 22
• 59 in Drive-Thru on Thursday, May 23
• 4 at Pop-Up Pantry on Thursday, May 23
• 28 total new families this week
• Families Served YTD:  3,650

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

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 27

• 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Mission Workday (9)

Regular volunteer shifts canceled

Tuesday, May 28

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

Wednesday, May 29

• 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm MOFB Shop-Thru (1)

Thursday, May 30

• 8:30 am- 10:30 am Drive Thru (1)
• 10:00 am- 12:30 pm Drive-Thru (3)

Friday, May 31

• 9:30 am- 10:30 am Cold Stocking (2)

Special Skills

We understand not everyone can or wants to volunteer during our regular weekly shifts, but may still want to contribute to our overall success. Heart to Heart is on the lookout for a few volunteers with specialized skills to help with projects from time to time. Please let us know if you have a particular interest or are skilled in:

• Woodworking, DIY, Building
• Social Media
• Community Advocacy
• Elementary Education
• One time assembly projects (eg. birthday bags)

While we may not have a related project in mind at the moment, these are some needs we have encountered over time and we would love to know who might be interested in helping with these things in the future. Have another skill or interest you think may be useful? Let us know!

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:

• 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

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

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

Statistics

Households Served

• 64 in Drive- Thru on Tuesday, May 14
• 41 at Pop-Up Pantry on Wednesday, May 15
• 66 in Drive-Thru on Thursday, May 16
• 25 total new families this week
• Families Served YTD:  3,481

Monday’s Delivery from MOFC

This is what we can expect to see on the truck with Monday’s order of roughly 9,000 pounds. Click “Sign Up to Volunteer” button to the right if you’re able to help with unloading that afternoon. Click the image below 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 20

• 8:30 am – 9:30 am Cold Stocking (2)
• 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm MOFC Truck Unload (6)
• 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Shop & Stock (4)

Tuesday, May 21

• 8:30 am- 10:30 am Drive Thru (5)
• 10:00 am- 12:30 pm Drive-Thru (4)

Wednesday, May 22

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

Thursday, May 23

• 8:30 am- 10:30 am Drive Thru (4)
• 10:00 am- 12:30 pm Drive-Thru (1)

Friday, May 24

• 9:00 am- 10:00 am Direct Retail Pickup (1)
• 9:30 am- 10:30 am Cold Stocking (2)
• 11:00 am- 12:30 pm Shop & Stock (1)

Monday, May 27

• 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Mission Workday (10)
• Regular volunteer shifts canceled

Special Skills

We understand not everyone can or wants to volunteer during our regular weekly shifts, but may still want to contribute to our overall success. Heart to Heart is on the lookout for a few volunteers with specialized skills to help with projects from time to time. Please let us know if you have a particular interest or are skilled in:

• Woodworking, DIY, Building
• Social Media
• Community Advocacy
• Elementary Education
• One time assembly projects (eg. birthday bags)

While we may not have a related project in mind at the moment, these are some needs we have encountered over time and we would love to know who might be interested in helping with these things in the future. Have another skill or interest you think may be useful? Let us know!

This Week

Kroger Community Rewards

Through the Community Rewards program, Kroger makes a contribution to Heart to Heart every time you shop.

In the quarter beginning Feb 1 and ending Apr 30, 2024 we earned $924.01 from the 253 participating households.

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

You can also login to your account to see how much your participation earned for us last quarter!

Food Safety Memo

Change in procedure!

MOFC recently notified us that these items need to be refrigerated:

• Asparagus
• Berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, etc.)
• Celery
• Cherries
• Grapes
• Salads, Spinach, Lettuce, Cabbage
• Root Vegetables (Carrots, Turnips, Radishes, Rutabagas, Parsnips, etc.)
• Walnuts

Produce items not listed can be stored at room temperature.
All dairy items, including eggs, must be refrigerated. Meat must be frozen.
Please use your best judgement. Better safe than sorry!

The memo below will be posted in food storage areas!

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

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

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.

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.