The event is part of a series of food distributions to support local communities with a high concentration of food insecurity, according to a press release. They are in addition to the Foodbank’s Mobile Pantry program, which gives out food each month in Montgomery, Greene and Preble counties.
Lauren Tappel, development and marketing director for The Foodbank, said the additional distributions began last year due to the pandemic and offer more localized assistance for areas with higher food insecurity, which she said unfortunately includes Trotwood.
She added that there were a few surprises because this is a new location for food distribution, but “at the end of the day, everybody will get food, so we’re happy and we feel like this has been a success.” In total, Tappel said they saw up to 500 families on Thursday.
“We are grateful that we can offer these additional opportunities to support families who need it,” Michelle L. Riley, CEO of The Foodbank, said. “The city of Trotwood is terrific asset to the Greater Dayton area, full of economic growth and progress. It is also a community that has high levels of food insecurity due to historic disinvestment. We are excited that our partnership with CareSource will allow us to increase food security for our neighbors.”
Tappel said that there will be further food distribution events throughout the fall, which would be announced on the Foodbank website and via social media.
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