Dayton police and Foodbank staff will manage traffic flow, and people should not line up before 9 a.m.
>>Photos from the Foodbank giveaway at Welcome Stadium
“This mass distribution is made possible through the generosity of the CareSource Foundation. The entire Foodbank team is grateful for their unwavering support and assistance to families most in need during these challenging times,” said Michelle L. Riley, CEO of The Foodbank. “An additional thanks to Declare Dayton, UD Arena, Welcome Stadium and the Dayton Police Department for their day-of support.”
We will be hosting another mass food distribution this Thursday, August 27 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm at University of Dayton...
Posted by The Foodbank, Inc. on Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Questions about the mass drive-thru distribution in Montgomery County can be directed to The Foodbank’s main line at 937-461-0265 or their Facebook page @thefoodbankinc.
Ohio food insecurity rates have nearly doubled because of the coronavirus pandemic, a new study found, and food banks in the state say government action is needed now.
The Census Household Pulse Survey found that food insecurity rates in the state have gone from 13.9% to 23%.
“Those are scary numbers,” said Lisa Hamler-Fugitt, executive director of the Ohio Association of Foodbanks.
Local people’s need for food increased sharply in March and the first part of April, according to service data from The Foodbank in Dayton.
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