April 19, 2021(Cleveland, Ohio): Cleveland’s historic OLD STONE CHURCH is hosting a completely contactless community food drive to collect non-perishable and unexpired goods to aid people in need.
The spring food drive benefits the Hunger Network located in Cleveland; The Hunger Network has over 70 organizations in Cuyahoga County assisting those in need.
DATE: SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2021
TIME: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
ADDRESS: 91 PUBLIC SQUARE, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44113
Cuyahoga County’s food insecurity is more than 20 percent of residents living within the county, which is a 31 percent increase from the 2018 rate.
More than 30 percent of children in Cuyahoga County are now food insecure which is a 40.1 percent increase from the 2018 rate.
“Our members and staff believe the whole city is our partner in keeping Cleveland compassionate. While we could just encourage our members to donate, we want to do more and invite the whole city to join our efforts. I’m issuing a challenge to all our fellow Clevelanders to come out and support our brothers and sisters in need, and show them that we are here to support them even in the darkest times of their lives” the Rev. Dr. Andrew McDonald, Interim Senior Pastor said. “These last two years have been hard on everyone. Our food drive is just one opportunity to directly address the serious need for basic aid in our local community.”
The Community Food Drive will take place on Sunday, April 25, at 12:00 p.m. at Old Stone Church (91 Public Square) outside the Ontario Entrance. The event, scheduled to conclude at 2:00 p.m., is free and open to the public. Still, participants are encouraged to mark themselves as “attending” on Facebook to help volunteers prepare for turnout. Participants can drive up and drop off their donations. Everyone who donates will receive a unique gift bag (while supplies last).
Participants are required to wear a mask and practice six feet of social distancing. Volunteers will receive donations outdoors with no contact. Donation drop-offs will be limited to five minutes to maintain sufficient space for participants and volunteers to keep their distance.
About Old Stone Church: Old Stone Church has been “Serving God, Serving City” since 1820. Known for passionate preaching, inspirational music, and active outreach ministry in Cleveland and beyond, Old Stone has begun its third century of spiritual leadership and community service. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the historic sanctuary is temporarily closed. The church has adapted its outreach ministries to accommodate social distancing protocols. Live virtual worship, including robust music, is offered every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Facebook and YouTube.
About Hunger Network: Hunger Network has been working to end hunger and build a healthier community for over 25 years. As one of Cuyahoga County’s largest emergency food providers, Hunger Network continues to lead the way through innovation and nontraditional approaches to serving our neighbors in need. Hunger Network provides nearly four million healthy meals each year to individuals at 71 Hunger Centers across Cuyahoga County. Through Hunger Network Food Rescue, Hunger Network is revolutionizing the last mile of the logistics chain and bridging the gap between hunger and food waste to bring food access closer to those who need it. Hunger Network Food Rescue works with over 100 food retailers, 141 nonprofit partners, over 1,000 delivery drivers and has recovered 2 million pounds of food from waste.
Media Contacts:
Old Stone Church:
Jimmy Davis
Director, Marketing & Community Engagement
216-633-1041
Jimmy@Oldstonechurch.org
Hunger Network:
Hannah Westfall
Marketing & Communications Manager
hwestfall@hungernetwork.org
216-619-8155 X15
SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2021
TIME: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
TIME: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
