The school year is off to a strong start and so is Second Harvest’s School Pantry program. The five sites that were part of the pilot program last year are all going to be participating again this year. They are all middle schools in the Lorain, Clearview and Midview school districts. Elyria School District is participating this year for the first time.

Generous Helpings 2019 was a great success! So many friends and supporters came out to enjoy great food, entertainment and beverages.

Educators, health and business communities and nonprofits gathered in September at Lorain County Community College to discuss that issue at the first Child Hunger Summit sponsored by the Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio.

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.

As we step into the brand new fiscal year, we thought it would be a good time to reach out to you with our new Fresh Thoughts newsletter. As you can read in these pages, we are moving forward with several very important and exciting initiatives. September is Hunger Action Month. What better way to connect, inspire, and act to overcome hunger than to participate in our Child Hunger Summit on September 19 and to attend our culminating celebration at Generous Helpings on September 29?