Generous Helpings

Generous Helpings 2025 - Join Us!

Twenty Years of Generous Helpings!

We held our 20th Annual Generous Helpings fundraising event at the Nordson Food Distribution Center on Sunday, September 28th, from 5-8pm.

Guests indulged in a mouthwatering array of culinary delights from restaurants and caterers around our four-county service region as Cats on Holiday kept the atmosphere lively. And for the beverage enthusiasts, we had wine and beer options included, adding to the festivities.

Last year, our food pantries saw a 32% increase in household visits. Your support is vital to keeping our shelves full. This year, we raised over $100,000!

Together, let's make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. Your participation and generosity will help us continue our mission of creating pathways to nutritious food and provide essential resources to our neighbors in need. 

Previous Restaurants Featured:

  • Chez Francois
  • Dominic's Old School Italian
  • EHOVE Culinary Arts
  • Floral Fox Coffee Company
  • Foundry Kitchen & Bar
  • Freddy's
  • Giant Eagle Market District
  • Honeygrow
  • Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
  • Lorain County JVS
  • Lion's Share
  • Metro45 Café & Catering
  • Miller's Table at Sawmill Creek
  • Peace, Love & Little Donuts
  • Smash Pizza Kitchen
  • Sonny & Gino's Food Truck
  • Spitzer Conference Center at LCCC
  • Sugar Shack
  • Sweet Potato Catering
  • The Anchor Lorain
  • Wood Fired Wonders

AND MORE!

Thank You to our
2025 Generous Helpings Sponsors 

Volunteer registering cars at a mobile food pantry

 2025 Presenting Sponsors 

  • Bettcher Industries, Inc.
  • The Bloomfield Family Foundation
  • CapWell Financial Advisors
  • Cobos Insurance Center
  • Great Lakes Audio Visual
  • Janotta & Herner
  • Lorain County Veteran Services
  • Medical Mutual
  • The Morning Journal
  • Nordson Corporation
  • Sherwin-Williams
  • Gayle Reeves
  • Chris & Mary Wolf
  • Zelek Flower Shop, Inc.

2025 Hunger Heroes 

  • Bendix Corporation
  • Bernstein Private Wealth Management
  • Dustin and Manette
  • Chase
  • Civista Bank
  • Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital
  • Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Cleveland Gaurdians
  • Costco Wholesale
  • El Centro De Servicios Sociales
  • Heidelberg Distributing
  • KeyBank
  • Kroger
  • Lake Erie Crushers
  • Landing Point Financial Group
  • Lorain County Community College
  • Lorain Public Library
  • Lubrizol
  • Peter & Company Jewelers
  • Sladek Family Funds
  • Staffing Solutions Enterprises
  • Target
  • Veranda Bistro
  • Walmart
  • Wine and Whiskey, Inc.
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2025 Generous Helpings People's Choice Award
Ariel Broadway Hotel

2022 Generous Helpings People's Choice Winner

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