Pet Blessing and Food Drive

Mural Contest

Statistics

Drive-Thru Households Served

• 64 on Tuesday, October 10
• 48 on Thursday, October 12

Pop-Up Households Served

• 40 on Wednesday, October 11

Monday’s Order

Click the image below to see Monday’s incoming order from MOFC.

Volunteers Needed

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

Volunteer Education Event

Mental Health First Aid, presented by Dr. Dan Davis

On September 28, several Heart to Heart and First Community volunteers joined us in the Weist Room at First Community South to learn more about Mental Health First Aid. Dr. Dan Davis, Forensic Psychologist, gave us a summary of common mental health issues and gave us tips for deescalating situations that may arise. He provided real-time solutions, resources to access on demand, and programs for further education opportunities. His presentation and a handout that summarizes the key points are available for viewing and download by clicking below.

• Presentation Download (pdf)

• Handout Download (pdf)

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!

Thanksgiving

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

Holiday Help

Click here for a summary of our Christmas Program this year.

Thank You, Columbus Humane Society!

Seems like this week is all about pets! On Wednesday, we received a donation of pet food from Columbus Humane totaling 1,032 pounds.

This Week at the Pantry

Mid-Ohio Food Collective Trainings

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

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

Register at MOFC Agency360

MOFC FreshTrak Basic Training

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

• Wed, Nov 15, 10am

MOFC Food Safety Training

Level 1 Person In Charge

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

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

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

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

• Mon, Nov 6, 10am
• Tue, Dec 5, 2pm

Statistics

Drive-Thru Households Served

• 68 on Tuesday, September 26
• 80 on Thursday, September 28
• 56 on Tuesday, October 3
• 52 on Thursday, October 5

Pop-Up Households Served

• 31 on Wednesday, September 27
• 39 on Thursday, September 28
• 40 on Wednesday, October 4

Miscellaneous Reports

• Click here to see September stats

Volunteers Needed

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

Pop-Up Pantry

September Stats

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

• September 6: Commons at Livingston – 34
• September 11: Southpark Apts w/Franklinton Farms – 29
• September 13: Hope Resource Center – 42
• September 20: Southpoint – 40
• September 27: Grant – 31
• September 28: Riverview International Center – 39

Pop Up 2023 Monthly totals:

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

YTD:     Individuals/families served:  1,731

October Calendar

Click below to view the Pop-Up Pantry’s October 2023 Service Calendar .

Community Bulletin Boards

Does your favorite local café, library or bookstore have a community bulletin board? Let us know! We are always looking for more volunteers at Heart to Heart. You can help us spread the word about the opportunities by getting flyers on these bulletin boards. If you frequent an establishment with space to hang a flyer please get in touch with us. We can give you a flyer to take and hang up (example pictured), or we can send them information directly.

Does your favorite local café, library or bookstore have a community bulletin board? Let us know! We are always looking for more volunteers at Heart to Heart. You can help us spread the word about the opportunities by getting flyers on these bulletin boards. If you frequent an establishment with space to hang a flyer please get in touch with us. We can give you a flyer to take and hang up (example pictured), or we can send them information directly.

Does your favorite local café, library or bookstore have a community bulletin board? Let us know! We are always looking for more volunteers at Heart to Heart. You can help us spread the word about the opportunities by getting flyers on these bulletin boards. If you frequent an establishment with space to hang a flyer please get in touch with us. We can give you a flyer to take and hang up (example pictured), or we can send them information directly.

Volunteer Education Event

Mental Health First Aid, presented by Dr. Dan Davis

On September 28, several Heart to Heart and First Community volunteers joined us in the Weist Room at First Community South to learn more about Mental Health First Aid. Dr. Dan Davis, Forensic Psychologist, gave us a summary of common mental health issues and gave us tips for deescalating situations that may arise. He provided real-time solutions, resources to access on demand, and programs for further education opportunities. His presentation and a handout that summarizes the key points are available for viewing and download by clicking below.

• Presentation Download (pdf)

• Handout Download (pdf)

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!

Thanksgiving

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

Holiday Help

Click here for a summary of our Christmas Program this year.

Volunteer of the Month

Thank You, Jones Middle School!

Pet Blessing and Food Drive

Art with a Heart

Mid-Ohio Food Collective Trainings

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

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

Register at MOFC Agency360

MOFC FreshTrak Basic Training

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

• Thu, Oct 12, 2pm
• Wed, Nov 15, 10am

MOFC Food Safety Training

Level 1 Person In Charge

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

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

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

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

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

Statistics

Drive-Thru Households Served

• 55 on Tuesday, September 19
• 51 on Thursday, September 21

Pop-Up Households Served

• 40 on Wednesday, September 20

Miscellaneous Reports

• Click here to see the PUP’s Monthly Report
• Click here to see all stats by month
• Click here to view the 2022 Annual Report

Donations Needed

The food pantry is running low and could use donations of the following items:

• Jelly/Jam
• Canned Vegetables
• Canned Fruits
• Pancake Syrup
• Boxed Dinner Kits

Please visit h2h.FCchurch.com/donate for instructions

Volunteers Needed

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

Monday, September 25

• 8:30am- 9:30am Cold Stocking Shift (2)

Tuesday, September 26

• 8:30am- 10:30am Drive-Thru: Opening Shift (6)
• 10:00am-12:30pm Drive-Thru: Closing Shift (5)

Wednesday, September 27

• 1:00pm- 2:00pm MOFB Shop Thru (1)

Thursday, September 28

• 8:30am- 10:30am Drive-Thru: Opening Shift (3)

Friday, September 29

• 9:30am- 10:30am Cold Stocking (2)

Community Bulletin Boards

Does your favorite local café, library or bookstore have a community bulletin board? Let us know! We are always looking for more volunteers at Heart to Heart. You can help us spread the word about the opportunities by getting flyers on these bulletin boards. If you frequent an establishment with space to hang a flyer please get in touch with us. We can give you a flyer to take and hang up (example pictured), or we can send them information directly.

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!

Welcome OSU Students!

Welcome Back FC Youth!

You’re Invited

Art with a Heart

Mid-Ohio Food Collective Trainings

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

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

Register at MOFC Agency360

MOFC FreshTrak Basic Training

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

• Thu, Oct 12, 2pm
• Wed, Nov 15, 10am

MOFC Food Safety Training

Level 1 Person In Charge

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

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

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

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

• Thu, Sep 28, 2pm
• Tue, Oct 10, 2pm
• Mon, Nov 6, 10am
• Tue, Dec 5, 2pm

Statistics

Drive-Thru

• 76 on Tuesday, September 12
• 85 on Thursday, September 14

Pop-Up

• 29 on Monday, September 11
• 42 on Wednesday, September 13

More reports

• Click here to see the PUP’s Monthly Report
• Click here to see all stats by month
• Click here to view the 2022 Annual Report

Monday’s Incoming Order

Click the image to enlarge.

Volunteers Needed

Click the button below to view open shifts and sign up to volunteer online!

Monday, September 18

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

Tuesday, September 19

• 8:30am- 10:00am Drive-Thru Volunteer (3)
• 10:00am- 12:30pm Drive-Thru Volunteer (6)

Wednesday, September 20

• 1:00pm- 2:00pm MOFB Shop-Thru (1)

Thursday, September 21

• 8:30am- 10:30am Drive-Thru Volunteer (4)

Friday, September 22

• 9:30am- 10:30am Cold Stocking (2)

Social Media

In the News

Mid-Ohio Food Collective Trainings

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

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

MOFC FreshTrak Basic Training

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

• Thu, Oct 12, 2pm
• Wed, Nov 15, 10am

MOFC Food Safety Training

Level 1 Person In Charge

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

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

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

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

• Thu, Sep 28, 2pm
• Tue, Oct 10, 2pm
• Mon, Nov 6, 10am
• Tue, Dec 5, 2pm

2022 Statistics

Better late than never! Our 2022 annual report is now available on our website. Click image to view and download.

Pop-Up Pantry

This month’s schedule for the PUP.

Volunteers Needed

Click the button below to view open shifts and sign up to volunteer online!

Monday, September 11

• 8:30am- 9:30am Cold Stocking (2)

Tuesday, September 12

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

Wednesday, September 13

• 1:00pm- 2:00pm MOFB Shop-Thru (1)

Thursday, September 14

• 8:30am- 10:30am Drive-Thru Volunteer (2)

Friday, September 15

• 9:30am- 10:30am Cold Stocking (2)

Mid-Ohio Food Collective Trainings

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

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

MOFC FreshTrak Basic Training

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

• Thu, Oct 12, 2pm
• Wed, Nov 15, 10am

MOFC Food Safety Training

Level 1 Person In Charge

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

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

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

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

• Mon, Sep 11, 10am
• Wed, Sep 13, 6pm
• Thu, Sep 28, 2pm
• Tue, Oct 10, 2pm
• Mon, Nov 6, 10am
• Tue, Dec 5, 2pm

Weekly Numbers

Households served via Drive-Thru

• 58 on Tuesday, August 29
• 58 on Thursday, August 31

Households served via Pop-Up Pantry

• 41 on Wednesday, August 30

2022 Statistics

Better late than never! Our 2022 annual report is now available on our website. Click image to view and download.

Volunteers Needed

Click the button below to view open shifts and sign up to volunteer online!

Wednesday, September 6

• 10 am – 2 pm Pantry Workday (4)

Thursday, September 7

• 10 am – 2 pm Pantry Workday (5)

Back to School

It’s that time of year again! Students are headed back to school and that means they can’t volunteer during the day. We are grateful for their service this summer and sorry to see them go. Can you help in their absence? We are looking for volunteers starting next week. Check out the link above to see where you might be able to help.

Donations Needed!

Heart to Heart is looking for these donations this week:

• Jelly
• Spaghetti
• Skillet Dinners / Side Dishes
• Soup

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 at h2h.fcchurch.com/donate

Volunteer of the Month

Mid-Ohio Food Collective Trainings

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

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

MOFC FreshTrak Basic Training

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

• Sep 6, 10-11:30am

MOFC Food Safety Training

Level 1 Person In Charge

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

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

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

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

• Mon, Sep 11, 10am
• Wed, Sep 13, 6pm
• Thu, Sep 28, 2pm
• Tue, Oct 10, 2pm
• Mon, Nov 6, 10am
• Tue, Dec 5, 2pm

Weekly Numbers

Households served via Drive-Thru

• 47 on Tuesday, August 14
• 58 on Thursday, August 16

Households served via Pop-Up Pantry

• 40 on Wednesday, August 15

2022 Statistics

Better late than never! Our 2022 annual report is now available on our website.

Volunteers Needed

Click the button below to view open shifts and sign up to volunteer online!

Tuesday, August 22

• 8:30 – 10:30 am Drive-Thru Opening Shift (2)
• 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Drive-Thru Closing Shift (5)

Wednesday, August 23

• 1:00 – 2:00 pm MOFB Shop-Thru (1)

Thursday, August 24

• 8:30 – 10:30 am Drive-Thru Opening Shift (2)
• 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Drive-Thru Closing Shift (2)

Friday, August 25

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

Back to School

It’s that time of year again! Students are headed back to school and that means they can’t volunteer during the day. We are grateful for their service this summer and sorry to see them go. Can you help in their absence? We are looking for volunteers starting next week. Check out the link above to see where you might be able to help.

Mid-Ohio Food Collective Trainings

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

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

MOFC FreshTrak Basic Training

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

• Sep 6, 10-11:30am

MOFC Food Safety Training

Level 1 Person In Charge

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

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

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

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

• Mon, Sep 11, 10am
• Wed, Sep 13, 6pm
• Thu, Sep 28, 2pm
• Tue, Oct 10, 2pm
• Mon, Nov 6, 10am
• Tue, Dec 5, 2pm

Weekly Numbers

Households served via Drive-Thru

• 55 on Tuesday, August 8
• 44 on Thursday, August 10

Households served via Pop-Up Pantry

• 40 on Wednesday, August 9

Volunteers Needed

Click the button below to view open shifts and sign up to volunteer online!

Wednesday, August 16

• 1:00 – 2:00 pm MOFB Shop-Thru (1)
• 3:30 – 5:00 pm MOFB Order Unloading (8)

Thursday, August 17

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

Friday, August 18

• 9:30 – 10:30 am Cold Stocking (2)

Time Change!

Please note the truck from MOFB will not arrive until Wednesday, August 16. We will need extra help unloading that day.

School Supply Drive Ends Sunday

During worship August 13, Heart to Heart is holding a Backpack and School Supply Drive for clients of our Pop-Up Pantry at Riverview International Center. Fill a new backpack with all new school supplies and bring it with you to worship on Sunday! A complete list of requested supplies can be found at h2h.fcchurch.com/monthlydrives. If you are attending services at North, please look for the donation station sign in the parking lot and drop off your donations before you come inside! If you’re attending services at South, please look for the donation cart at Crane welcome center, where you can drop off your donation with our volunteer.

Pastoral News

Mid-Ohio Food Collective Trainings

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

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

MOFC FreshTrak Basic Training

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

• Sep 6, 10-11:30am

MOFC Food Safety Training

Level 1 Person In Charge

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

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

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

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

• Wed, Aug 30, 2pm
• Mon, Sep 11, 10am
• Wed, Sep 13, 6pm
• Thu, Sep 28, 2pm
• Tue, Oct 10, 2pm
• Mon, Nov 6, 10am
• Tue, Dec 5, 2pm

Enroll Now

Sexual Abuse Prevention Training

The safety of the children we serve is our top priority, so anyone who volunteers with children or is a staff member (whether you work with children or not) at First Community is required to attend our Darkness to Light sexual abuse prevention training. We are asking Heart to Heart volunteers to take this training, as we work in and around the building when Preschool is in session. The training is now offered at no cost to our volunteers. Please consider enrolling to learn how to better protect our children.

Register by Friday, August 18.

Weekly Numbers

Households served via Drive-Thru

• 30 on Tuesday, August 1
• 46 on Thursday, August 3

Households served via Pop-Up Pantry

• 30 on Wednesday, August 2

Volunteers Needed

Click the button below to view open shifts and sign up to volunteer online!

Monday, August 7

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

Wednesday, August 9

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

Thursday, August 10

• 8:00 – 9:00 am MOFB Shop-Thru (1)

Friday, August 11

• 9:30 – 10:30 am Cold Stocking (2)

Donations Needed

We weren’t able to get a few of our pantry staples on our last order, so we are reaching out to our community to ask for these donations: jelly, rice, canned soups, boxed side dishes and dinners.

Donation instructions at h2h.fcchurch.com/donate

PUPdate

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

• July 5:         Commons at Livingston – 29
• July 10:       Southpark Apts w/Franklinton Farms – 19
• July 12:       Hope Resource Center – 40
• July 19:       Southpoint –  40
• July 26:       Grant – 30
• July 27:       Riverview International Center – 30

Pop Up 2023 Monthly totals:

• January:     153
• February:    161
• March:        190
• April:           171
• May:            226
• June:           190
• July:            188

YTD:     Individuals/families served:  1,279

Enroll Now

Sexual Abuse Prevention Training

The safety of the children we serve is our top priority, so anyone who volunteers with children or is a staff member (whether you work with children or not) at First Community 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.

We are asking Heart to Heart volunteers to take this training, as we work in and around the building when Preschool is in session. The training is now offered at no cost to our volunteers. Please consider enrolling to learn how to better protect our children.

Mid-Ohio Food Collective Trainings

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

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

MOFC FreshTrak Basic Training

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

• Sep 6, 10-11:30am

MOFC Food Safety Training

Level 1 Person In Charge

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

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

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

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

• Mon, Aug 7, 10am
• Mon, Sep 11, 10am
• Thu, Sep 28, 2pm
• Tue, Oct 10, 2pm
• Mon, Nov 6, 10am
• Tue, Dec 5, 2pm

Weekly Numbers

Households served via Drive-Thru

• 56 on Tuesday, July 25
• 45 on Thursday, July 27

Households served via Pop-Up Pantry

• 31 on Wednesday, July 26

Volunteers Needed

Click the button below to view open shifts and sign up to volunteer online!

Monday, July 31

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

Tuesday, August 1

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

Wednesday, August 2

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

Thursday, August 3

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

Friday, August 4

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

Volunteer Covenant

We agree to foster a welcoming culture of kindness and respect that upholds the worth and dignity of every person, striving to listen with empathy, and use teamwork to carry out the mission and vision of Heart to Heart.

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Sexual Abuse Prevention Training

The safety of the children we serve is our top priority, so anyone who volunteers with children or is a staff member (whether you work with children or not) at First Community 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.

We are asking Heart to Heart volunteers to take this training, as we work in and around the building when Preschool is in session. The training is now offered at no cost to our volunteers. Please consider enrolling to learn how to better protect our children.

Mid-Ohio Food Collective Trainings

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

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

MOFC FreshTrak Basic Training

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

• Sep 6, 10-11:30am

MOFC Food Safety Training

Level 1 Person In Charge

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

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

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

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

• Mon, July 31, 10am
• Mon, Aug 7, 10am
• Mon, Sep 11, 10am
• Thu, Sep 28, 2pm
• Tue, Oct 10, 2pm
• Mon, Nov 6, 10am
• Tue, Dec 5, 2pm