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Pressure is rising on Ohio’s foodbanks, now serving more people than ever
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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Though there are signs the U.S. economy is strong, millions of Ohioans are still struggling to afford the basics. And in the 17 months since the federal government ended pandemic-related… Read More

Dollar General settlement gives Ohio foodbanks $750,000
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Money from a settlement between Dollar General and the Ohio attorney general will go to foodbanks throughout the state. The state sued Dollar General… Read More

As the pandemic rages on, lines and costs are up at foodbanks across Ohio
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — This latest omicron variant has schools in Cleveland and Cincinnati going back to remote learning, workplaces delaying returning to offices – and people continuing to head to… Read More

Ohio National Guard Is Continuing To Help The State’s Foodbanks
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ohio National Guard members have been helping foodbanks out with distribution. The Guard was supposed end its mission… Read More

Ohio’s Food Banks Say They Need Help to Meet the Current Need for Services
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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Leaders of Ohio’s foodbanks say they are overwhelmed by the demand on their services right now. They’re urging the federal government to increase food stamp benefits by 15% and asking… Read More