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Freestore Foodbank to Host Produce Pop-Ups in Partnership With Anthem®

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According to the USDA, half of every meal you eat should be made up of fruits and vegetables. However, many families have a difficult time easily accessing fresh fruits and vegetables.

Freestore Foodbank is working to change this. Produce Pop Ups in partnership with Anthem® bring a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, along with the option to add other items such as bread, to communities in need.

Produce Pop-Ups are scheduled throughout the month of February at the following locations:

  • Tuesday, February 9th starting at 11 a.m. @ The Welcome Project, 2936 Colerain Ave.
  • Wednesday, February 17th starting at 2 p.m. @ Community Action Agency, 1740 Langdon Farm Rd.
  • Monday, February 22nd starting at noon @ Tryed Stone Church, 5550 Reading Road
  • Thursday, February 25th starting at 3 p.m. @ Corinthian Baptist Church, 1920 Tennessee Ave.

For more information about Produce Pop-Ups, visit the Freestore Foodbank website or contact Sharon Watkins at 513-924-2021.

Hamilton County Food Pantry Collaborative

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collaborative-1-1Janet started the Hamilton County Food Pantry Collaborative in April of 2015.

The first meeting was held at the St. George Food Pantry. The mission statement is, “to come together quarterly as food pantry administrators to support one another, collaborate ideas, and network.”

All food pantry directors and administrators in Hamilton county are invited to join and there currently about 40 members. Pictured is Janet speaking at a breakout session at the FreeStore Foodbank All Agency conference in September 2016.

The next meeting will be help at CAIN Food Pantry in Northside.