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COMING UP SOON

Green on the Green

Green on the Green is a FREE community festival all about going green!

Visit Worthington’s Historic Village Green and experience an array of green samplings from 75 fabulous vendors, live music, and great food!

May 19th, 9am to 2pm

Stop by the Food Pantry's Booth and get your pack of seeds to get that garden started!

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ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR AMERICORPS VISTA PROGRAM

Do you know any college-aged kids looking for a great first job?

The food pantry is now accepting applications for the AmeriCorps Vista program. The chosen person will be working with our Executive Director and our fabulous volunteers to create the systems, processes & structure necessary to ensure the future success of the pantry. A living stipend and health coverage will be provided. A great opportunity for any kid looking to make a difference in the community!

MORE INFO HERE

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List of Items Needed	Monthly Statistics
THREE BIGGEST NEEDS: Pineapple, Shampoo, & Crackers •Canned fruit in natural juices •100% fruit juices •Dried fruits •Canned vegetables in all varieties. We tend to get plenty of green beans and corn. Some low salt versions are appreciated •White, wild and brown rice •Whole grain pastas •Whole grain crackers •Baking flours •Shelf stable tofu •Whole grain breakfast cereals •Unsweetened breakfast cereals •Granola bars with fruits and nuts •Beef Stew •Ravioli and other canned pasta meals •Soups - hearty & meaty preferred *Some low salt versions are appreciated •Shelf stable milk •Canned fish •Canned beans, other than green beans •Dried beans •Nut butters such as peanut butter •Nuts & Seeds •Popcorn •Cooking Oil •Sugar •Sugar substitute •Toilet Paper •Kleenex •Shampoo •Toothpaste & toothbrushes •Deodorant •Dish detergent •Laundry detergent (powder preferred) •Diapers (all sizes)	April 2012 Families served - 298 (individuals 929) children - 385 adults- 473 seniors - 71 Food distributed 13,522 lbs. of food and personal items Food donations received- 9,165 lbs. Food purchased- 4,912 lbs. Volunteer hours logged - 889 hours

List of Items Needed

Monthly Statistics

THREE BIGGEST NEEDS:

Pineapple,

Shampoo, &

Crackers

•Canned fruit in natural juices
•100% fruit juices
•Dried fruits
•Canned vegetables in all varieties.
*We tend to get plenty of green beans and corn.
*Some low salt versions are appreciated
•White, wild and brown rice
•Whole grain pastas
•Whole grain crackers
•Baking flours
•Shelf stable tofu
•Whole grain breakfast cereals
•Unsweetened breakfast cereals
•Granola bars with fruits and nuts
•Beef Stew
•Ravioli and other canned pasta meals
•Soups - hearty & meaty preferred
*Some low salt versions are appreciated
•Shelf stable milk
•Canned fish
•Canned beans, other than green beans
•Dried beans
•Nut butters such as peanut butter
•Nuts & Seeds
•Popcorn
•Cooking Oil
•Sugar
•Sugar substitute
•Toilet Paper
•Kleenex
•Shampoo
•Toothpaste & toothbrushes
•Deodorant
•Dish detergent
•Laundry detergent (powder preferred)
•Diapers (all sizes)

April 2012

Families served - 298

(individuals 929)

children - 385
adults- 473
seniors - 71

Food distributed

13,522 lbs. of food and personal items

Food donations received- 9,165 lbs.

Food purchased- 4,912 lbs.

Volunteer hours logged - 889 hours

* Note - Please drop off fresh fruit, vegetables, and perishable items (e.g. milk, eggs, cheese, yogurt and meat) during pantry hours.

Food Donation Locations:
•    Drop off at Pantry location during open hours (Monday, Wednesday and Saturday).
•    Saturday mornings at the Worthington Farmer’s Market
•    Collection box at the Worthington Libraries
•    Collection box at the Worthington Community Center.

Please refer to the Food Drives page to plan and schedule a large food drive collection.

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PANTRY LOCATION

445 E. Dublin -Granville Road
Worthington, Ohio 43085
Building G., OSU/Harding Campus, east side lower level suite

(614) 985-1766

CURRENT HOURS
Monday 10:00 A.M. - NOON
Wednesday 4:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M.
Saturday 10:00 A.M. - NOON