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Stories of Hope

Your Impact in Action
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Lynsey, a neighbor of the Foodbank

Every meal has a story. Meet Lynsey.

Lynsey is resourceful. She and her husband work hard to budget his income as a repairman, shopping in bulk whenever possible to save money. Despite…
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Pete, a neighbor of the Foodbank

Every meal has a story. Meet Pete.

Pete is resilient. One year ago, he had to have his foot amputated after what he thought was just a twisted ankle turned out to be a severely broken…
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Anne Marie at Shepherd's House

Homeless shelter serves Portage County

Several years ago, Anne Marie was overseeing a food pantry. One day, an open sign outside the pantry caught the attention of a woman driving by.…
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Volunteers Terry and Jack

Meet volunteers Terry and Jack

Meet Terry and Jack. They’ve been married 13 years. The energetic couple knew they wanted to stay active after retirement.“We try to do our fair…
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Resource room partner

Connecting neighbors with support beyond food

Families experiencing food insecurity may face other hardships. Our neighbors may have to navigate challenges like unemployment, housing instability…
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A neighbor of the Foodbank

Food boxes provide older adults reliable nutrition

May is Older American’s Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of older Americans while also examining the hardships they may face. Older…
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Candy and her daughter Vicky at their local food pantry

Every meal has a story. Meet Candy.

Candy is a hardworking, loving mother. Her family is at the heart of everything she does. When she's not at work, she cares for her 19-year-old…
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A neighbor with groceries

Foodbank collects survey results regarding food preferences to better serve neighbors

As part of our strategic plan, the Foodbank strives to deepen its relationships with neighbors receiving food. To best serve them, we collected…
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Judy in The Venarge Family Food Pantry

Local donor's respect for food inspires her to join Sustainer Circle program

“In our family, we showed our love through food, by feeding one another. Family gatherings always centered around the dinner table.”Meet Judy.…
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Carl volunteers

Compassionate volunteers fuel food pantry

Visiting a food pantry can be a vulnerable experience; asking for help isn't always easy. But a pantry staffed with caring, welcoming individuals can…
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Meet Jack

Meet Jack

Jack is one of thousands of kids in our area who may struggle with hunger.

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