The Scouting for Food campaign, begins Saturday,October 17 and runs through Friday, November 20 and we hope that you, your household and/or your company will participate in this vital project with us.
Since 1984, the Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank’s mission has been to enable other community organizations to end hunger. The food bank currently serves more than 200 non-profit agencies in 8 counties: Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Williams, and Wood. Member agencies include soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, non-profit child care centers, rehabilitation centers, group homes, holiday food basket programs, foster families, and specials programs for children and the elderly.
The Boy Scouts of America, Erie Shores Council; Buckeye CableSystem; The Kroger Co.; and the Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank, Inc. are all partnering to support the 2009 Scouting for Food Campaign. Community members can participate in the Work Site Campaign where companies and organizations conduct individual food drives with their employees. And community members can also fill the bags left at their homes by the scouts on October 17 th. The scouts will come back to pick up the bags on October 24 th. The Work Site Campaign will take place from Saturday,October 17 through Friday,November 20 and is a wonderful way for employees to be creative and work as a team while making a positive contribution to their community.
To be a part of this community-wide food drive please look out for the bags, ask your employer or call 419-242-5000!
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4th Annual Interfaith Hunger Awareness Service Date: September 24, 2009
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Our Lady of Lourdes
6149 Hill Avenue
Toledo, Ohio 43615
More than 37 million people – adults, hard working families with children and seniors are living on the brink of hunger in every community across the United States.
In September, communities nationwide will remember the millions of people suffering from hunger or food insecurity by recognizing Hunger Action Month. Hunger Action Month is a time for everyone in the United States to unite in sup-port of ending hunger--one of the most solvable social issues in this country.
You can do your part by finding thirty ways to fight hunger in the thirty days of September. Attend the Interfaith Service, donate produce, fill your Scouting for Food bag, watch 30 Days on Minimum Wage, volunteer to teach children about hunger, organize a food drive at your place of work, or chose to fight hunger in your own unique way!
You can be a part of the solution to end hunger by participating in the Fourth Annual Interfaith Hunger Awareness Service: “Give a Little, Feed a Lot,” on Sep-tember 24, 2009, 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of
Lourdes Church on Hill Avenue. A Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank truck will be onsite to accept your free will offering or donation of non-perishable food and personal care items. For suggested donation items and to learn more about the Interfaith Service, please visit our website www.toledofoodbank.org.
October 3, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.
Gladieux Meadows
4480 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo 
Our premier annual fundraiser for the past eleven years!
Cocktails 6:00 p.m.
Dinner 7:00 p.m.
Dancing 8:00 p.m.
Monday, July 20, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Local 14 Union Hall
Jackman Rd., Upstairs Room
“Just One Can”
Pauline Lenz, area leader for the Toledo Neighborhood Block Watch 121A, has started a pilot program called “Just One Can.” She’s asking all attendees of her monthly Neighborhood Watch meetings to bring in one non-perishable food item to benefit the Food Bank. Pauline’s Neighborhood Block Watch meets the 3rd Monday of every month and works to reduce crime and foster a sense of togetherness within the community. This month Pauline will facilitate a roundtable dicussion at the meeting. The area she leads is the largest in Toledo, consisting of more than 1,800 homes. Pauline started this program to emphasize that it only takes one can to help someone and every donated item is appreciated, regardless of size or amount. For questions please contact Jennifer Mirelez at 419-242-5000 ext. 216 or e-mail jmirelez@toledofoodbank.org.
Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 8 p.m.
Maumee Indoor Theatre
Rick Isaiah Productions Hosts Food Drive
On Saturday, May 2 at 8:00 p.m Rick Isaiah Productions presents a one-night performance of "When Life Hurts". Tickets are $10.00 in advance for adults, $12.00 at the door, but with both patrons may receive up to $2.00 off by donating canned goods, and children (12 and under) are $5.00.
Rick Isaiah is a recent University of Toledo graduate who has spent the last three years writing and revising this stage production. It features a cast of 13 natives from Toledo, a live band and an uplifting story meant to inspire people to escape from the stressfulness of everyday living and simply enjoy life. This comedic stage play is centered around the life of three friends’ journey through college and how they cope with issues along the way that bring happiness, pain and grief.
Along with the food donation, 5 percent of the funds raised will be given to the Food Bank and 5 percent will be donated Y.N.O.T.T Foundation. For more information go to www.whenlifehurts.8thday.us.
Sunday, April 26, 2009, 5:00 p.m.
Fat Fish Blue
6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg
Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation Toledo
The nation's preeminent culinary benefit supporting the fight to end hunger www.toledotaste.org
Sunday April 19, 2009, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Toledo Botanical Gardens, Conference Center
5403 Elmer Drive, Toledo
Fill a Bowl, Fight Hunger
For information contact Julie Pompa 419-351-2132
March 27, 28, & 29, 2009
Orchestras Feeding America
The Toledo Symphony will participate in Orchestras Feeding America, the first national food drive involving America’s symphony orchestras. The Toledo Symphony will be collecting non-perishable food at concerts taking place on March 27, 28 and 29 at the Peristyle. The food will be donated to the Food Bank. More than 140 orchestras have come together to combat hunger in their communities through Orchestras Feeding America, organized by the League of American Orchestras. The drive was inspired by the true story of the upcoming film The Soloist and is part of the Social Action campaign Participant Media is facilitating for the film.
On Friday and Saturday, March 27 and 28, the Toledo Symphony, under Christoph Campestrini, performs music of power and passion; Tchaikovsky’s searing “Romeo and Juliet” and Wagner’s “Tristan and Isolde” and “Tannhauser”. The program will also include Kikta’s beautiful new Harp Concerto featuring the Orchestra’s Nancy Lendrim. On Sunday March 29, the Toledo Symphony will celebrate the immense musical talent of our region’s young people in a special Toledo Symphony concert. Toledo students and winners of the 2008 Young Artists Competition, Thomas Stuart, violin and Andrea Darmahkshi, piano are featured soloists in music by Saint-Saens and Greig. The Toledo Youth Orchestra will join the Toledo Symphony on stage for side-by-side performances of Berlioz’s Hungarian March and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 
89.5 FM WBCL Contemporary Christian Music
Can the Van
After a successful holiday food drive called “WBCL Hams it up for the Holidays,” WBCL Radio Network is once again sponsoring a food drive to help local food banks in their listening areas by hosting “ Can the Van.” They will be collecting food for the Food Bank on Wednesday, March 25 at the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Defiance and the Sauder Outlet Store in Archbold from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Come out and help WBCL fill their van with non-perishable food items to help feed hungry people in Northwest Ohio. A big thanks to WBCL Radio Network for their continued support not only during the holidays, but all year around!
Monday, March 23, 2009
Members of the Toledo Area Real Estate Industry Work Together to Provide Food 4 Babies
Due to the rising number of layoffs in the Toledo area, various real estate professionals have joined together over the past few months to start this great program. For the first time, many parents are facing the hardship of being unable to afford formula and diapers for their babies. As a result, some parents have resorted to watering down their infant’s formula to make it last until their next paycheck, unaware that adding extra water to an infant’s diet can be deadly! One can of formula costs between $15.50 and $22.00 and usually lasts less than a week. One month’s supply of diapers and wipes can cost anywhere from $75.00 to $100.00 per child.
Please help Food 4 Babies by donating diapers, wipes or cash. Because of health regulations and expiration dates the Food Bank does not accept direct donations of baby food or formula. Baby food and formula will be purchased with the cash donations.
Drop-off sites are located at First Capital Title Services, Inc., Ameriway Mortgage, Bank of Maumee, all Chicago Title locations, Country Wide Mortgage, Home Builders Association of Greater Toledo, REMAX Masters, all REMAX Preferred Associates, REMAX Alliance Premier, Danberry Realtors, Wells Bowen, Loss Realty Group, DiSalle Real Estate, REMAX Central, Sulfur Springs and the Food Bank.
For more information, contact: Barbara Grandowicz, Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank
419-242-5000 or bgrandowicz@toledofoodbank.org
2009 Feinstein Challenge to Fight Hunger
The Challenge is taking place from March to April 2009! The Feinstein Foundation is once again dividing $1 million among participating food banks. The more you donate, the more we receive.
Febuary 20-22, 2009
Seagate Convention Centre
401 Jefferson Ave, Toledo
CANSTRUCTION 2009 PRESENTED BY IIDA TOLEDO CITY CENTER
Canstruction is a design/build competition, sponsored by International Interior Design Association/Toledo, between architects, designers and engineers using canned goods that will be donated to the Food Bank when the competition is completed. Canstruction will be open free of charge to the public on February 20, 3-9 p.m., February 21, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and February 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Seagate Center. Participating in this year’s event will be teams from American Interiors, Arhaus Perrysburg, Bowling Green State University AIAS, Davis College, Famous Supply Company of Toledo, The Collaborative Inc., Trine University ASCE and University of Toledo Engineering Students.
Febuary 2-28, 2009
Camelot Salon and Spa
7409 International Drive, Holland
Cash or Cans
Camelot Salon and Spa will be sponsoring a food drive Feb. 2-28 to benefit the Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank. Donations of money or food can be dropped off at their location, 7409 International Dr. in Holland, Ohio, just off Airport Hwy. In exchange for donations Camelot Salon and Spa will give a certificate towards 10 percent off a service of the customer’s choice. Their services include hair, tanning, massages, nails and skin care. Please check out their website, camelotsalon.com or call 419-865-1700 for more information. Also taking part in making this event a success is Cumulus Radio, Clear Channel, Channel 24 and Channel 13, who donated free air time, and The Toledo Blade, Toledo Business Journal and The Mirror for their public service announcements. A big thanks to Camelot Salon and Spa and all participating media outlets for their support!
Friday, January 16, 2009
Maritz Research
“Can-tributing to the Community”
Maritz Research is once again partnering with the Food Bank to collect food and money for needy families. After a successful food drive in November 2008, Maritz Research is also organizing a can drive on January 16 they are calling “Can-tributing to the Community.” Employees will work together in teams and compete to build the best sculpture using only the donated cans. First, second and third place finishes will be awarded. A big thank you to Martiz Research for their support!
Saturday, November 29, 2008, 7 p.m. 
Maumee Holiday Lights Parade
Join us for this years Holiday Parade!!!
Sponsored by: Maumee Uptown Business Association.
Help us feed the needy!
Maumee Rotary Club will be sponsoring a food drive to benefit the Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank, Inc. Bring 2 non-perishable food items to the parade or drop off at the following locations: Maumee Senior Center, Maumee Theater, or Maumee Branch of the Toledo Lucas County Library
Follow our lead, help those in need!
Saturday, November 22, 2008, 7 p.m.
The Toledo Cherokee Hockey Club is holding a food drive at each of their home games with the last home game on Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. They play at the Ice House and tickets are $5. Please visit their website for more information.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
89.5 FM WBCL Contemporary Christian Music
WBCL Hams it up for the Holidays
WBCL will be at the following locations collecting Hams for the upcoming holiday season and donating the hams to the Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank, Inc.
Defiance – Wal-Mart Supercenter &
1804 North Clinton Street
Defiance, Oh 43512
Archbold – Sauder Outlet Store
22611 State Route 2
Archbold, Oh 43502
Refrigerated truck donated by:
Collection times at both locations are 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Visit www.wbcl.org for more information
Saturday, November 15, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Seagate Convention Centre
401 Jefferson Ave.
God’s Circle of Angels
Presents
Toledo’s Premiere Health Awareness Event
A Day of Healing
This free public event will guide individuals towards integrating the mind, body, and spirit, staying healthy, and avoiding illness while living happier, fuller lives. The Day of Healing will feature speakers, authors, healing music performers, children’s play/craft area, exhibitors, and countless hands-on demonstrations that present a fascinating world view of holistic health benefits. Speakers/Performers include: Carty Finkbeiner, Mayor of Toledo, Carolyn Agosta, Michael Ellison, Rogers Dance Center, Pat Altvater, Kimmie Rose Zapf and Steve Marshall, Kelly Brooks, Kerry Patric Clark, Brian Henke, and Dottie Zimmerman.
We are asking the public to participate in bringing items for the local food banks. This collection will be in memory of Ursula Denisoff who devoted much of her time and care to the Christian Food Pantry in Bowling Green, Ohio. By coming together in unity, our intention for The Day of Healing will create hope, peace, and joy for the betterment of all.
For more information check out our website: www.godscircleofangels.org or Contact: Gale Clark 419-466-5912
November 1 - 30, 2008
Monkey Jump
27511 Holiday Lane
Perrysburg, Ohio
419-874-5771
Monkey Jump is a 9,000 square foot indoor inflatable play facility and on Wednesday nights from 5:00-8:00, join us for Theme Nights and get a $1.00 discount off your jump time. Join us for the following fun nights:
ALL OF NOVEMBER-bring in a non-perishable item to be donated to a food bank to receive $1 off your open jump price! (November 5, 12, 19, 26)
For more information visit: www.monkey-jump.com
November 1 - November 21, 2008
Operation Turkey
Would your Thanksgiving dinner be the same without a turkey?
Thousands of families in our community will face the reality of hunger this Thanksgiving. Operation Turkey turns donations into meals for families in need. Last year, more than 9,000 lbs. of turkey was distributed to Northwest Ohio families.
Your donation made the holiday season brighter for families in our community. For more information, call the Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank, Inc. at 419-242-5000.
October 18-25 (door to door campaign)
October 18-November 21 (corporate and grocers campaign)
Participating Kroger stores, Toledo
- Door-to-Door Food Drive: Boy Scouts will drop off bags at area homes on Saturday, October 18 and return to pick up filled bags on Saturday, October 25. Bags may also be dropped off at local participating Kroger stores.
- The Grocer’s Program: Kroger customers may make food donations by purchasing items and dropping them in the food collection bins in participating Kroger stores from October 18 - November 21.
- Work Site/School Food Drives: Will run from October 18 – November 21. Local businesses and other organizations are encouraged to collect food and money for the Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank. Cash and checks may be donated in lieu of food and should be sent directly to the Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank.
October 4 , 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
Gladieux Meadows
4480 Heatherdowns Blvd.
Our premier annual fundraiser for the past ten years!
Click above logo for more information
Cocktails 6:00 p.m.
Dinner 7:00 p.m.
Dancing 8:00 p.m.
A few of our auction items: Isle of Palms Resort stay, $500 Kroger gift card, 3 month lease
of a 2009 Ford Vehicle and 2 - All-Event Tickets for 2009 US Figure Skating Championships
in Cleveland, Jan. 18-25, 2009
September 11, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Epiphany Lutheran Church
915 N. Reynolds Rd.
In recognition of: National Hunger Action Month
3rd Annual Interfaith Hunger Awareness Service
"The
Face of Hunger Will Surprise You"
This interactive service will bring
community members together from all religions. Presentations will be given by youth groups, dancers, a bell choir, signing choirs, and religious leaders of the community.
