The official Harvest for Hunger season will kick off at the end of February so we are in need of businesses, organizations, churches, clubs, troops and groups of all kind to run campaigns this year. As a group, you can raise funds and foods for a great cause and at the same time have fun doing it.

Donors often have more power to speak out about a cause that they believe in than the charity they support. For many, their donations are very personal and private so they refrain from being out front with their support. Not so for Mel and Jean Miller. They are all in and they have shared their passion and influenced so many others to see their vision.

The Holiday rush is on at Second Harvest. But we’re not talking about the best toys, store hours or shopping deals. We are looking to move out thousands of pounds of food to the 81 pantries and 44 hot meal programs that rely on us to fill their shelves. Fifty percent of those who struggle the most during the holiday season are children and seniors. We have to do all we can.

The holiday season means many things: excitement, joy, fun, family, and friends. But our neighbors in need often can’t enjoy the magic of the holiday season when they are struggling with hunger. For the 32nd year, Burger King, Gold Country” WOBL 1320AM, and “Kool Kat” Oldies WDLW 1380AM are working together for the Holiday Cheer campaign to benefit Second Harvest.

Second Harvest is proud to announce Tony Gallo, President and CEO of the Lorain County Chamber of Commerce, as the Honorary Chairperson for the 2016 Harvest for Hunger campaign which will kick-off February 28 and run through April 9, 2016.