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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         9:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M.
Wednesday     4:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M.
Saturday        1:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M.

HOURS STARTING MARCH 3
Monday         10:00 A.M. - NOON
Wednesday     4:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M.
Saturday        10:00 A.M. - NOON

Please contact Hands On (First Link) at (614) 341-2282 to schedule your first pantry appointment

List of Items Needed	Monthly Statistics
THREE BIGGEST NEEDS: Fruit, Canned Spaghetti Sauce, & Toilet Paper •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)	December 2011 Families served - 301 (individuals 957) children - 350 adults- 532 seniors - 75 Food distributed 15,441 lbs. of food and personal items Food donations received- 13,106 lbs. Food purchased- 5,469 lbs. Volunteer hours logged - 886 hours

List of Items Needed

Monthly Statistics

THREE BIGGEST NEEDS:

Fruit, Canned Spaghetti Sauce, & Toilet Paper

•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)

December 2011

Families served - 301

(individuals 957)

children - 350
adults- 532
seniors - 75

Food distributed

15,441 lbs. of food and personal items

Food donations received- 13,106 lbs.

Food purchased- 5,469 lbs.

Volunteer hours logged - 886 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.