Harvest for Hunger 2011 Recognition Ceremony

The goal was 13 million meals. Today the Cleveland Foodbank announced a record-breaking result for this year's Harvest for Hunger campaign.

Friends of the Foodbank Volunteer Day- May 2011

The Cleveland Foodbank's bi-annual Friends of the Foodbank Volunteer Day was held on Saturday, May 14, 2011. 30 people worked to pack 4 days' worth of food in one afternoon for 500 seniors, as part of our new Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP).

Cargill Donation & Distrubution

Thanks to a $248,000 donation from Cargill Deicing Technology the Cleveland Foodbank was able to purchase key equipment to help increase the capacity to distribute food effectively.

2011 Agency Services Recognition Ceremony

We are honored to have some incredible people in Agency Services & it's for that reason we honored them with this ceremony & lunch that was held at Windows on the River yesterday.
Here's a few pics from the event...

Nothing Campaign Kickoff 2011

Harvest for Hunger 2011 Kickoff at Tower City

The 2011 Harvest for Hunger Campaign kicks off at Tower City in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio.

Save-A-Lot Stores & Tyson Foods deliver 29,000 lbs. of chicken.

Save-A-Lot & Tyson Foods Team Up to Fight Hunger in Cleveland by donating 29,000 lbs. of chicken!

Land O'Lakes Macaroni & Cheese Donation

Land O'Lakes, Inc. today donated 37,800 pounds of
LAND O LAKES® Macaroni & Cheese to the Cleveland Foodbank.

2011 County Bowl-A-Thon

Cuyahoga County public officials and CFB staff faced off in a bowling challenge to benefit Harvest for Hunger at The Corner Alley.

CANstruction 2011

What can you do with a can? How about create art! Check out the incredible sculptures local engineers, architects, contractors & designers came up with this year at Canstruction! All the food used will then be donated to the CFB!

2011 Volunteer Recognition Event

On May 5, 250 volunteers dined at Windows on the River in celebration & thanks to the incredible volunteers that have helped the CFB this year. The Foodbank honored Don and Joanne Epstein as our 2011 Volunteers of the Year and PNC as our Volunteer Group of the Year. Volunteers with 100 hours or more were also recognized. Anne Goodman addressed the group. It was a truly enjoyable evening.

Market Under Glass 2011

Over 50 of the best restaurants & beverage purveyors in Northeast Ohio came to the Galleria in Downtown Cleveland to showcase some of their most popular dishes & spirits - all for Harvest for Hunger.

Senior Food Box Delivery

The Cleveland Foodbank is proud to serve local seniors with this new senior box program, administered by Ohio Department of Jobs & Family Services (ODJFS).
This is the first time the program is being offered in Northeast Ohio. We are partnering with different Golden Age locations to get these food boxes to qualifying seniors.

Ohio First Lady Karen Kasich Visits

Ohio First Lady Karen Kasich along with Ohio Department of Agriculture Director James J. Zehringer & other volunteers distributed free fresh produce to hundreds of clients at the Center for Families & Children Rainbow Terrace Early Learning Center on Thursday July 21, 2011. Here are a few pics

Indians, Browns Give Thanks at the Foodbank

Members of The Cleveland Indians & Cleveland Browns came to the foodbank this week to show their support & give back to the community. Both organizations took time to repack holiday meals, work in the kitchen & help load orders from agencies for the busy holiday.

Sen. Sherrod Brown visits the Cleveland Foodbank

Sen. Sherrod Brown stops by the Foodbank to discuss the increased demand for food - especially during the holidays.

Senator Brown reiterated the need to continue to fight for programs that provided essential services like food programs then spent some time loading trucks that were delivering food to local programs.

Taste of The Browns 2011

The 13th Annual Taste of The Browns event was an incredible success! An evening of incredible food, football fun & philanthropy, 'Taste' is truly a team effort. Special thanks to the fabulous restaurants for their time & talents, The entire Cleveland Browns organization - as well as those who came out.Thank you so much!

Max Finberg Visit

Faith leaders from the Cleveland community joined Anne Goodman in welcoming Max Finberg, Director of USDA Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, who talked about federal nutrition programs and their role in alleviating hunger.

Cleveland Indians & Tyson Foods Help Lift Up America

Lift Up America & the Cleveland Indians teamed up with Tyson Foods, Inc. for the fourth consecutive year to help bring the gift of more than 30,000 pounds of protein to the area's less fortunate today at Progressive Field.
"The Voice of the Indians", Tom Hamilton hosted a brief press conference prior to the noon protein distribution with the support of Tribe players, 20 student-athletes from Baldwin Wallace and the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.

Charter One Carving Out Hunger 2011

The Charter One Foundation announced a $75,000 donation to the Cleveland Foodbank today which will be used to provide 8,348 holiday turkeys to families in need in greater Cleveland.

Smithfield/Giant Eagle Donate 100,000 Servings of Protein!

Smithfield & Giant Eagle teamed up to deliver 100,000 servings of protein to the Cleveland Foodbank today as part of Smithfield's "Helping Hungry Homes" program.
Here are a few pics from the event.

Ohio Legislators Holiday Repack 2011

Legislators & Public Officials joined us at the Cleveland Foodbank to work together to pack holiday yams.
They packed more than 3,500 pounds of yams in an hour.

Walmart Foundation Awards $100,000 Grant to Cleveland Foodbank

The Walmart Foundation today announced its State Giving Council has awarded more than $1 million to 13 non-profit organizations across Ohio - including $100,000 to The Cleveland Foodbank!