2008 Operation Feed Campaign



	Operation Feed

	For 27 years Operation Feed has provided food for needy families in central Ohio. Every year, local businesses, government agencies, school children, and civic groups team up to donate critically needed food items and dollars during this community-wide food drive. Operation Feed is coordinated by Mid-Ohio FoodBank and United Way of Central Ohio.

	2008 Operation Feed Campaign Chair
	Yvette McGee Brown, JD, President, The Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will provide leadership for the 2008 Operation Feed campaign by serving as the general chair. A long-time champion for children and families, McGee Brown has had a distinguished career focused on improving the lives of young people. Prior to her role as President of the Center for Child and Family Advocacy, she served as a Judge in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Division of Domestic Relations and Juvenile Court. As general chair of Operation Feed, McGee Brown will work to increase awareness the problem of childhood hunger in our community while helping to raise food and funds for the emergency feeding network of Mid-Ohio FoodBank.

	2008 Operation Feed Labor Chair
	Theotis L. (Theo) James, President, Transport Workers Union Local 208, is the 2008 Operation Feed labor chair. James has served in this leadership position since January 2001 and is involved in a number of other charitable activities including United Way, Habitat for Humanity, Red Cross and Faith Mission. He will support the campaign as a spokesman and liaison to labor while assisting in the recruitment of new campaigns.
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	Who Needs Help?
	Operation Feed helps keep the food shelves stocked in 243 food pantries, soup kitchens and emergency shelters in eight central Ohio counties: Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Madison, Pickaway, Union, Marion and Morrow. Hunger is often a condition of poverty. Children living in poverty frequently face hunger and have the fewest options when it comes to putting food on the table. Children are at risk for hunger in our own neighborhoods. Nearly 40% of those served by Mid-Ohio FoodBank's network of pantries are children. Mid-Ohio Foodbank provides food for over 345,870 meals for children at pantries every month. Among those families with children served by Mid-Ohio FoodBank agencies, 43% were headed by single parent households
	With your food and financial donations, Operation Feed can provide complete, nutritious meals throughout the year for our neighbors in need.
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	What Kind of Food is Needed Most?
	We ask organizations to focus on the following “Essential Eight” food items most requested by our agencies:
	Canned Meats (tuna, beef or poultry) Canned Vegetables Canned Fruit Grains (oatmeal, boxed pasta or rice) Peanut Butter Complete Meals (beef or chicken stew, ravioli) Cereal Macaroni & Cheese
	Sorry, but we can’t accept:
	Home-canned/packaged foods Outdated canned or packaged foods Bulk packages weighing more than five pounds Food in glass containers
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	We Count Your Donations in "Meals"!
	Both food and dollar donations are measured in meals. We use the following formula to determine meals raised:

	The 2008 Operation Feed Campaign goal is 4.25 million meals. With your food and financial donations, Operation Feed can provide complete, nutritious meals throughout the year.
	What Happens to the Food?
	Food collected from Operation Feed is stored at Mid-Ohio FoodBank and distributed to food pantries and soup kitchens as needed. Food donations should be delivered to: Mid-Ohio FoodBank 1625 W. Mound St. Columbus, OH 43223 Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Call (614) 274-7770 for directions and let us know when you plan to come. For food delivery directions in Marion and Marrow counties, contact the Operation Feed Office at 614-274-7770.
	And the Money?
	Send your check or money order, payable to Operation Feed, to: Operation Feed P.O. Box 182039 Department 1819 Columbus, OH 43218-2039
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	Thanks to Our Sponsors!
	The City of Columbus and Franklin County Commissioners provide major support for the campaign by providing administrative funds for Operation Feed. Because of their support, all campaign dollars are used to provide food.
	To learn more about how your company or organization can participate in Operation Feed, click on the icon below. Operation Feed Information Request
	For a list of events benefiting Operation Feed including the WBNS 10-TV Food Parade, click here. For Campaign Coordinator materials, click here.

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	Mid-Ohio FoodBank w 1625 W. Mound Street w Columbus, OH 43223 614-274-7770 w 614-274-8063 FAX website: www.midohiofoodbank.org email: mofb@secondharvest.org