Upcoming Events

Show your support by attending one of these upcoming fun events that benefit the Mid-Ohio Foodbank. (Click on photos for larger image.)

Souper Bowl of Caring—Sunday, February 5

The annual Souper Bowl of Caring challenges groups to collect donations for hunger organizations in their community. You can get involved by raising funds to help hungry people in their community.

In the past, we’ve had families throw Super Bowl parties and ask friends and family to make a donation to the Foodbank. Youth groups have collected dollar donations in soup pots at local churches, synagogues, and other religious organizations. People have held bake sales to raise funds for the hungry. Any money collected is then given directly to a local charity you choose; you are only asked to report totals via www.souperbowl.org.

We hope you’ll consider taking part and supporting Mid-Ohio Foodbank through your efforts. If you would like to participate or have any questions, please call Claire Badger at 614-317-9403. You can also check out the Souper Bowl website at www.souperbowl.org for further project ideas and materials.

Columbus Sports, Vacation & Boat Show—February 9 thru 12

Come to this fun weekend show and escape winter at the Columbus Sports, Vacation & Boat Show held at the Ohio Expo Center.  There will be fun for all ages with demos from the region’s top fishing experts; the opportunity to shop for boats, fishing tackle, outdoor equipment and campers; the chance to book your next lodge vacation and even shows from the one-and-only Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel!

Admission to the show is FREE Thursday, February 9th in exchange for three canned food items! All food donations will go to The Mid-Ohio Foodbank. For more information, visit www.columbussportsshow.com or check out their commercial on YouTube.

Love Bites—Saturday, February 11

The Costume Vault presents Love Bites – the fashion show benefitting The Mid-Ohio Foodbank on Saturday, February 11th. Come check out unique and upcoming fashions at this exciting event being held at The Costume Vault from 6:00 pm. - 9:00 p.m. There will be store wide discounts the night of the show and something for all ages and styles!

Admission cost is a non-perishable food item or a cash donation – all proceeds and food will be donated to Mid-Ohio Foodbank! For more information, check out the Facebook Event page or The Costume Vault’s general Facebook page.

Boston's Gives Back—now Thru February 28

Boston’s The Gourmet Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar, with locations in Marysville & the Arena District, will be giving back to the Foodbank through its Boston’s Cares promotion.

There are several easy ways to get involved:

• Paper Hearts are available for restaurant patrons to purchase to benefit Mid-Ohio Foodbank.
• A portion of sales of various menu items will benefit Mid-Ohio Foodbank. See some of those menu items here:
• Dine to Donate – Boston’s in the Arena District will donate 10% of sales from 10 – 2 every Tuesday through Feb. 28. Boston’s in Marysville will donate 10% of sales from 5 – 8 on the same dates.

To learn more, visit Boston's website.

Calling all sweet tooths! Cakes for a Cause is Back!—Thursday, April 5

Cakes for A Cause in 2011 was a huge success and they are excited for 2012's event to be even bigger and sweeter!

This year's Cakes for a Cause is scheduled for Thursday, April 5th from 6:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. at Mid-Ohio Foodbank. Organizers will be auctioning off beautiful cakes and confections as well as holding a prize drawing. The annual event benefits Operation Feed.

Tickets are on sale now! For tickets and more information, visit Cakes for a Cause Columbus.

Heating Homes and Feeding Those in Need—Going on Now!

KNOW Heating is a Heating, Cooling, Air Conditioning service and replacement company located in Franklin County.

Know Heating is donating 10% of any repair to Mid-Ohio Foodbank. Whenever a service call is made they will diagnose the problem , fix it, and help feed hungry families.

Once repairs are made, 10% of the total cost will be donated to the Mid-Ohio Foodbank. For more information, call 614.678.6344 or visit their website.

SIGN-UP YOUR KROGER PLUS CARD TO BENEFIT MID-OHIO FOODBANK

The Community Rewards programs reset on April 1st.  Don’t forget to log-on to the Kroger site and re-new your Foodbank designation! You can register your Kroger Plus Card to benefit Mid-Ohio Foodbank. It’s a great way to support the Foodbank, and it doesn’t cost you a thing!  Kroger's Columbus Division is giving up to $5 million to nonprofit organizations this year through their Community Rewards Program.

Each time a participating cardholder swipes a Kroger card after shopping for groceries, the organization automatically earns money, up to a maximum of $50,000 quarterly. To sign up for the program, visit www.krogercommunityrewards.com and register your Kroger Plus card (Most people will have to sign up online as a new customer and register their existing card).
 
When asked which charity you’d like to support, enter in Mid-Ohio Foodbank’s organization number - 83610. Within 10 days, a percentage of your grocery purchases will benefit Mid-Ohio Foodbank.

Let's Giviton!

Mid-Ohio Foodbank is pleased to be one of several great charities to benefit from giviton. When you buy one gift card to your favorite place for yourself, you get to giviton to two people for free. Not only will you be able to help your friends, but 10% of your purchase will be given to a local non-profit organization.

When you buy a giviton, you will be able to choose which of their charity partners you want to receive the giviton donation. To learn more, visit the giviton website.

An Inspiring Life

Shanile Goggins was a vibrant college student with a strong will to help those in and around her community. At age 19, she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma and given only weeks to live. The Summer That Changed My Life details her experiences after the diagnosis, as she continued to work and volunteer while undergoing cancer treatments. Towards the end of her life, she chose to donate a large portion of her savings to the Foodbank to help families need.

The book is a sobering, yet uplifting and spiritual account of a young woman who’s desire to help others never diminished despite her daunting illness. This book has been made available by her family in hopes that it continues to provide support for others diagnosed with cancer and their families. A portion of the proceeds from this book will benefit both Mid-Ohio Foodbank and Lutheran Social Services.