Dayton Foodbank closes events Tuesday, Wednesday due to extreme cold

The Mobile Farmer’s Markets on Tuesday and the drive-thru food distribution planned for Wednesday have been canceled by The Foodbank, Inc. due to extreme temperatures this week.

The Foodbank, located at 56 Armor Place in Dayton, said it made the decision “in consideration of the safety of our customers, volunteers and team.”

Foodbank officials said anyone in need of immediate food assistance can call the Foodbank hotline at 937-238-5132, or reach out on social media channels via @thefoodbankinc.

At noon Sunday, the National Weather Service listed the temperature in the Dayton area at 4 degrees, with a wind chill of minus-17. The current wind chill advisory lasts at least through Monday afternoon.

Below normal temperatures are expected all week. High temperatures Monday and Tuesday are expected to be in the teens, and wind chills will dip below zero at times on both days.

More assistance and information about The Foodbank can be found at www.thefoodbankdayton.org/needfood.

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