This food distribution event will be part of a series of additional distributions in 2023 designed to support communities in the Miami Valley that have a high concentration of food insecurity.
“This will be our first time distributing at this location, and we are grateful for the opportunity to further support families in this community,” Michelle L. Riley, CEO of The Foodbank, said. “We are excited that our partnership with CareSource will allow us to increase food security for our neighbors during this event and the ones that follow.”
Credit: Jim Noelker
Credit: Jim Noelker
The additional events supplement The Foodbank’s Mobile Pantry program, which hosts distribution events across Montgomery, Greene and Preble counties each month.
According to Children’s Defense Fund Ohio, one in six children in the state lives in a household that faces hunger. That becomes a tougher issue in the summer, when children in need don’t have access to school-provided breakfast or lunch.
Tuesday’s distribution is a drive-thru event where residents will be directed into different lanes of traffic and will receive fresh produce, proteins, grains and other products free of charge. The Foodbank recommends that participants create space in their trunk or backseat for food to be placed.
CareSource is sponsoring the event and also will volunteer to help pass out food. A Premier Health mobile clinic will be on-site to provide free optional health screenings.
The website www.thefoodbankdayton.org has a resource list of 72 food pantry sites in the area, as well as links for those who wish to donate.
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