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Harvest for Hunger kicks off virtually, but the reality is the drive is much-needed
Pandemic created greater need for food making six-week event even more important
Harvest for Hunger kicks off virtually, but the reality is the drive is much-needed By Vic Gideon | February 17, 2021 at 2:32 PM EST - Updated February 18 at 4:28 AM
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Harvest for Hunger food drive streamed its kickoff event.
“As you can see, our event looks a little different this year,” said Greater Cleveland Food Bank President and CEO Kristin Warzocha.
It was a virtual event with a concrete goal.
“We are looking to collect enough food and money across Northeast Ohio to provide 25 million meals,” said Warzocha.
‘Cavs Cab’ wine released, with help of Austin Carr, Cavaliers and Washington winery
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Posted Feb 17, 2021
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CLEVELAND, Ohio – “Cavs Cab” – a wine curated from former Cleveland Cavalier, announcer and oenophile Austin Carr - is now available.
A portion of proceeds from each bottle sold will benefit the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.
Cleveland artist Aaron Sechrist (aka okpants) collaborated with the Cavaliers creative team on the label.
In October, Nocking Point Wines and the Cavs partnered on a Cavaliers Curated Wine Club. The soon-to-launch club will send subscribers a co-branded box with exclusive Nocking Point wines that feature the works of Cleveland artists on the labels and will be packaged with a mix of Cavaliers merchandise.
Greater Cleveland Food Bank launches 30th Harvest for Hunger campaign: How you can make a donation When you donate $1 to Harvest for Hunger, the Greater Cleveland Food Bank can help provide enough food for four nutritious meals. Author: Ryan Haidet Updated: 7:17 PM EST February 17, 2021
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Editor s note: Video from the top of this story was published before the official launch of the Harvest for Hunger campaign.
More than 25 million meals are in the plans this year from Northeast Ohio food banks as they launch the 30th annual Harvest for Hunger fundraising campaign.
“When you donate $1 to Harvest for Hunger, the Greater Cleveland Food Bank can help provide enough food for four nutritious meals,” officials said. “The Food Bank is serving more people than ever before. Many new families who have never used a food bank before are turning to us for the first time – the Food Bank is serving twice as many new families compared to
Executive Editor The retailer recently donated 6,000 frozen turkeys to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank s weekly food distribution event.
As the effects of the COVID-19 economy continue to challenge families across the Midwest, Meijer is pledging $1 million to help feed those in need.
The retailer recently donated 6,000 frozen turkeys to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank s weekly food distribution event, where they were immediately loaded into the vehicles of the food bank s clients. While progress is being made against the pandemic, we understand the impact it s made remains a challenge for many people, Meijer President and CEO Rick Keyes said. Meijer cares about our communities, and we wanted to do our part to help those in need. We appreciate the partnership with the Cleveland Browns to help ensure the Greater Cleveland Food Bank has what it needs to serve the community.