The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank kicked off its 30th annual Harvest For Hunger campaign virtually Tuesday, announcing new initiatives such as a food truck to help curb community hunger.
What normally would have been a morning filled with local celebrity guest shopping challenges and a pancake breakfast was limited to a virtual press conference due to COVID-19.
This year’s campaign goal is the equivalent of 5.6 million meals $1.39 million and 100,000 pounds of food. The fundraising effort runs through June.
Online donations made through Friday will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $25,500 by other donors.
Akron-Canton Foodbank officials say that if the challenge is met, it will help provide an additional 204,000 meals for the local community. Those who wish to donate but aren’t comfortable heading out to a nearby store may donate online, by visiting the Foodbank website.
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Meijer gives birds to local food bank
Meijer announced a donation of $1 million in turkeys to 10 food banks, including Community Harvest Food Bank in Fort Wayne.
The Michigan retail chain kicked of its donation series recently with the delivery of 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 in a statement. “Meijer cares about our communities, and we wanted to do our part to help those in need.”
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In the midst of the coronavirus crisis, the Greater Cleveland Food Bank is here to help, all with adhering to social distancing standards with a drive-thru distribution.