The annual Empty Bowls by the Lake fundraiser is an artistic means to fight hunger in our communities. October 12, 2019 from 11AM until 2PM at the American Legion Post 211, 31972 Walker Road, Avon Lake.
Generous Helpings is right around the corner! Join us on Sunday, September 29th from 5:00PM - 8:00PM. We’ll share an evening of great food and fun as we celebrate our favorite and most delicious event at the Nordson Food Distribution Center. The event will feature tastings of local restaurants’ signature dishes, wine and ale parings, live music by the ever-popular Swamp Boogie Band, raffles, and silent auctions – all set in our beautiful facility. We are expecting a fun crowd and a large number of tasters this year, so hurry and purchase your tickets TODAY!
Maria Torres has been living in Lorain for 19 years. At times, she worked three part-time jobs, but it still was hard to make ends meet. She has been taking care of a disabled husband and brother for several years, and made her way to Second Harvest’s Mobile Pantry at the VFW in Lorain for the first time. “There were times I had to not pay a bill so I could get food for my family. This is such a help.” Maria’s friend, Wilma Mercado, came with her to the VFW distribution. Wilma and her family came to Lorain after the hurricane devastated Puerto Rico in 2017. Wilma’s husband is employed but they really need two incomes to thrive. Wilma can’t find a job that covers the cost for day care for their three children.
The School Pantry Program is designed to alleviate child hunger through the provision of food to children, their families, and the immediate school community. Our mobile markets, located at seven area middle schools, are intended to provide a more readily accessible source of food assistance to low-income students and their families. These markets have proven to provide greater assistance than the BackPack program, at an equal or lower cost. School Pantries serve entire families and increase the amount of fresh food and protein entering homes.
When: THURSDAY, SEPT. 19, 2019 | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
