MOUNT VERNON – The annual Food For The Hungry Drive officially kicks off in November as a community-wide effort to raise food and funds for Interchurch Social Services, The Salvation Army and other ministries and organizations throughout the county that support food initiatives.
This year, FFTH has established a financial goal of $250,000 and hopes to collect as many non-perishable food items as the community can donate.
The rising inflation this year has impacted the community. A recent report shows the price of food purchased in grocery stores has risen 13.5% annually. Various COVID relief programs have ended, including increased government aid to agencies like the Mid-Ohio Food Collective (formerly known as Mid-Ohio Food Bank), a major source of food for the agencies supported through FFTH. In addition, it is reported this year that the buying power of $1 at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective has fallen from $11 to $5.22.
FFTH is confident that those less fortunate in this community can continue to count on donors to help disrupt food insecurity in Knox County.
Those who wish to help can donate and find out how to volunteer online at foodforthehungrycares.org or follow on Facebook and Instagram for event details and updates all season long.
The 2022 FFTH live broadcast will take place on Friday, Dec. 9, at the Memorial Theater inside the Knox Memorial. For opportunities to give, volunteer, and donate to the 2022 drive, visit FoodForTheHungryCares.org or contact Lisa Mazarri at 740-398-0569.
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