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Stories of Hope

Your Impact in Action
Julia
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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Barbara visits a food pantry

Every meal has a story. Meet Barbara.

Barbara is resilient. Her health journey has been challenging, but she always perseveres and remains positive.  Barbara has regularly visited…
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Janice, a neighbor of the Foodbank

Every meal has a story. Meet Janice.

Food has always been at the heart of Janice's life. "I'm a cake decorator," she beams. Four years ago, she retired and closed her cake business,…
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Gail, a neighbor of the Foodbank

Every meal has a story. Meet Gail.

Gail has a heart full of compassion. Every month, she dedicates time to volunteering at her local food pantry to help feed her neighbors. "I pack the…
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Penny, a neighbor of the Foodbank

Every meal has a story. Meet Penny.

Penny has a heart for helping others. She’s a mother of three, a grandmother of four, and a former nurse.Like Penny, her husband’s life was dedicated…
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Tammy volunteers at the Foodbank

Meet Tammy: A Dedicated Volunteer

Meet Tammy. After 35 years with the Department of Defense, she retired in 2016 but realized she wanted to stay busy. In 2019, she and her husband…
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Betty receiving groceries

Every meal has a story. Meet Betty.

Betty is one of the first to arrive at the Wooster Hope Center on a hot summer morning for a grocery distribution. As a home health aide, she has a…
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Tonya Meyers

Older adults find friendship and food at senior center

Life changes as we age. Navigating a new lifestyle and budget as an older adult can be challenging. The Carroll County Council on Aging, a hunger-…
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Jack is one of thousands of kids in our area who may struggle with hunger.

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