Food for the Hungry - Mount Vernon
Food Pantries
1684 Venture Drive, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
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Cooper-Risser named Food For The Hungry’s annual drive and community relations director
May 20, 2026
Food For The Hungry has appointed Tanner Cooper-Risser as its new Annual Drive and Community Relations Director.
Kathy Brechler retires as executive director of Food For The Hungry in Mount Vernon
Apr 9, 2026
Kathy Brechler is retiring as executive director of Food For The Hungry after leading two annual drives.
Food For The Hungry seeks Annual Drive and Community Relations Director
Apr 9, 2026
Food For The Hungry is hiring an Annual Drive and Community Relations Director for its Knox County operations.
Food For The Hungry opens summer grant applications for local food programs
Mar 29, 2026
Food For The Hungry is offering Summer grants for local organizations running food distribution programs for families with children out of school.
Food for the Hungry drive exceeds goal with $394K raised
Jan 19, 2026
Food for the Hungry - Mount Vernon's 2025 drive surpassed its fundraising goal by raising over $394,000 and collecting significant food donations.
Food for the Hungry thanks supporters after successful 2025 drive
Dec 31, 2025
Food for the Hungry - Mount Vernon celebrates a successful fundraising drive in 2025, raising significant funds and food donations to combat food insecurity in Knox County.
Food for the Hungry drive surpasses goal with over $360k raised
Dec 23, 2025
The Food For The Hungry Drive in Knox County exceeded its target by raising over $360k along with significant food donations.
Captain Christine Moretz receives Zelkowitz Award for community service
Dec 20, 2025
Captain Christine Moretz has been awarded the Zelkowitz Memorial Award by Food For The Hungry - Mount Vernon.
Food For The Hungry's annual drive aims to raise $340K for Knox County charities
Dec 11, 2025
Knox County will host the 44th annual Food For The Hungry (FFTH) Drive Day on Friday, December 12.
December volunteer opportunities spotlight local initiatives
Dec 9, 2025
Volunteer opportunities for December 2025 have been announced, focusing on the Food for the Hungry Pledge Drive and United Way VITA tax preparers.
Food for the Hungry awards $10K grant to Salvation Army of Mount Vernon
Dec 9, 2025
Food for the Hungry of Knox County has announced a significant grant to The Salvation Army of Mount Vernon.
Pop-up food pantries address rising need amid government shutdown
Dec 3, 2025
Food For The Hungry of Knox County, Interchurch Social Services of Knox County, and Knox County Foundation organized two pop-up food pantries in November to support local families.
Snowflake Gala returns to support Food For The Hungry's $340K drive goal
Dec 2, 2025
Food for the Hungry - Mount Vernon is set to host its 15th Annual Snowflake Gala on Saturday, December 13.
Fire and Ice event supports Food For The Hungry's mission against hunger
Nov 25, 2025
The Knox County Park District and the Millwood Church of Christ are collaborating to host the Fire and Ice event at Honey Run Waterfall.
Knox County high schools join annual Food For The Hungry drive
Nov 21, 2025
Knox County high schools are set to participate in the annual Food For The Hungry (FFTH) Drive, which will run from November 24 to December 5, 2025.
Food for the Hungry awards $53,500 in grants to Knox County organizations
Nov 19, 2025
Food for the Hungry, a nonprofit organization in Mount Vernon, Ohio, has awarded $53,500 in Winter Grants to 22 organizations in Knox County.
Knox County service clubs join annual campaign for food assistance
Nov 14, 2025
Local service clubs in Knox County are being called to participate in the annual Friendly Competition to support the 44th Food For The Hungry (FFTH) Campaign.
Psi Iota Xi supports annual food drive benefiting local communities
Nov 13, 2025
The Psi Iota Xi Knox County Elementary School Drive is set to begin on November 17, with support from the Psi Iota Xi Sorority.
Knox County food distribution event invites families and volunteers
Nov 11, 2025
Families in Knox County who meet the criteria of being at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level are invited to receive a food box on Saturday, November 22nd.
Food For The Hungry sets $340K goal for annual drive aiding Knox County
Nov 8, 2025
The annual Food For The Hungry Drive has commenced in Mount Vernon, Ohio, with a target of raising $340,000.