Harvest for Hunger
Harvest for Hunger is the largest annual community-wide campaign in the country that raises food and funds to stock food pantries, hot meal programs and shelters throughout 21 counties.
The campaign is in partnership with four food banks focusing on fighting hunger across our regions. Join us this March by saying no to local hunger and yes to feeding families. Together, we can ensure families aren’t forced to make difficult choices between necessities and nutritious food!
Meet our 2025 Harvest for Hunger Honorary Chair:
Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio is pleased to announce Vic Gregovits, President/Partner of the Lake Erie Crushers Baseball Team, will be this year’s Harvest for Hunger Honorary Chairperson.
Vic’s proven track record of innovation and collaboration with over 30 years of experience in the sports and entertainment industry makes him a great fit to lead this year’s Harvest For Hunger campaign. He recognizes the growing need in our region and believes we can all make a meaningful difference by coming together.
The food and funds raised from this campaign go directly to support our network of partners. All donations stay in the county where it was raised and help restock the shelves of food pantries, hot meal programs and shelters with nutritious food for our neighbors.
We hit our 2024 goal to provide 3.5 Million Meals. Help us hit our 2025 goal to provide 3.6 Million Meals!
Harvest for Hunger
Get Involved Today!
Harvest for Hunger is a crucial program for Second Harvest and the region. There are many ways to get involved:
- Run a Harvest for Hunger Campaign at your workplace or school. Encourage your company or organization to join hundreds of others and run an employee fund and/or virtual food drive. As a student or teacher, encourage your school to get involved. Learn more about running Food & Fund Drive HERE!
- Donate at your local Giant Eagle, Buehler’s, or Heinen's store. Make a $2, $5 or $10 contribution at the register through Check Out Hunger.
- Look for Harvest for Hunger ads. Look for ads in The Morning Journal, The Chronicle Telegram, the Sandusky Register and the Norwalk Reflector.
- Radio partners. Tune in to WEOL, WOBL, WDLW, WCPZ, WMJK, WLEC, WLKR, and WKFM.
- Donate Online. For every $1, Second Harvest can provide 6 meals to local families, children, and seniors in need.
Interested in running a Harvest for Hunger campaign at your work, school, or organization? Contact Lisa Camp, Second Harvest's Campaign & Events Specialist at (440) 434-2444, or email lcamp@secondharvestfoodbank.org for more information.
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