H.E.L.P. = His Eternal Loving Purpose
Our clients register that they earn less than the poverty guidelines of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
All are registered by household, including the children. Our monthly data show that 75% of our clients are either children or adults responsible for children (including numerous grandparents).
Last year, we distributed 201,924 items of food and 11,721 Monday soup kitchen meals.
Folks often think we get food for free from the Mid-Ohio Food Bank. Not so! Our food bill for 2018 was $38,000 -- half our budget.
The holidays can be extra stressful to those in poverty and financial distress. Stores and media are full of images that heighten our expectation of waht the holidays should be.
May we all find our own ways of enjoying this season and sharing some time to help others who may not have the resources depicted in these idealized images.
moorebarbara
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