The Foodbank, Inc.

The Foodbank, Inc. Every dollar donated brings four meals to hungry people in the Miami Valley. The Foodbank brings food, comfort and hope to hungry families in the Dayton area.

For four decades, The Foodbank has been the primary food supplier to the hunger relief network in Montgomery, Greene and Preble counties. Food and related supplies are acquired and distributed to a network of food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, Kids Café sites and school backpack programs that feed the hungry throughout the community. Over 100 nonprofit agencies are members of The Fo

odbank and provide services through more than 130 feeding programs in the Miami Valley. www.thefoodbankdayton.org

Groceries are expensive, and many households are feeling the strain. 🥫 When budgets are stretched, programs like SNAP ca...
09/09/2026

Groceries are expensive, and many households are feeling the strain. 🥫 When budgets are stretched, programs like SNAP can help.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps eligible individuals and families purchase food, providing important support when making ends meet becomes difficult.

If you or someone you know is struggling to afford groceries, support may be available.
➡️ Apply for SNAP benefits online:
https://ssp.benefits.ohio.gov/apspssp/ssp.portal

Connecting neighbors to resources like SNAP is one part of addressing hunger. Montgomery County, Ohio, the Montgomery County Food Equity Coalition, and The Foodbank, Inc. are also working together to address the broader barriers that make it difficult for individuals and families to consistently access nutritious, affordable food.

No one should have to choose between paying essential bills and putting food on the table. 🧡

The deadline to register to vote is approaching fast! 📅 Ohioans must be registered by Monday, Oct. 5th to vote in the No...
09/08/2026

The deadline to register to vote is approaching fast! 📅 Ohioans must be registered by Monday, Oct. 5th to vote in the Nov. 3rd General Election. You can check your registration, register, find your polling place, and more at VoteOhio.gov.

To see issues and candidates you can vote on this election, use the Sample Ballot tool on the Ohio Secretary of State's website: https://www.ohiosos.gov/directories/sample-ballot. Don't forget that expired IDs cannot be used, your photo identification must be up to date.

Make your voice heard at the polls!

Our pear-ception is that pears are a great fruit for people of all ages. 🍐 Pears are a delicious source of fiber, vitami...
09/08/2026

Our pear-ception is that pears are a great fruit for people of all ages. 🍐 Pears are a delicious source of fiber, vitamin C, and potassium, and with so many different varieties to choose from, there’s always something new to try.

Do you have a favorite type of pear?

Happy Labor Day! Today we recognize and appreciate the workers who make a difference every day across all industries, fr...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! Today we recognize and appreciate the workers who make a difference every day across all industries, from healthcare and education to manufacturing and service sectors. Thank you for all that you do. 🙌

Rember to check with your local pantry to see their hours of operations today! You can find a pantry in your area with our Pantry Locator Tool: www.thefoodbankdayton.org/locate-pantry

If you need immediate food assistance, please call the United Way of Greater Dayton helpline at 2-1-1.

🙂🍎*** Please note that our mobile pantries are open to everyone. They are NOT limited by city or county.Mon. Sept 7CLOSE...
09/06/2026

🙂🍎*** Please note that our mobile pantries are open to everyone. They are NOT limited by city or county.

Mon. Sept 7
CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY

Tues. Sept 8
Walton Park (Drive-Thru)
10:00 am - 11:00 am
2 Elm Street Spring Valley, OH 45370

Central State University (Walk-Up)
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
1400 Brush Row Road
Wilberforce, OH 45384

Wed. Sept 9
Vandalia Rec Center (Drive-Thru)
10:00 am - 11:00 am
1111 Stonequarry Rd, Dayton, OH 45414

Thurs. Sept 10
Xenia Community Center (Walk-Up)
9:30 am - 10:30 am
1265 W. Second St. Xenia, OH 45385

If you’d like to make an impact in the community, mobile pantry shifts are the most-needed volunteer spots. Give a little time, make a big impact!
thefoodbankdayton.org/give-time/

Last week, we hosted our second free agroforestry class led by CSU Extension Professor Denise Natoli-Brooks. Our garden ...
09/05/2026

Last week, we hosted our second free agroforestry class led by CSU Extension Professor Denise Natoli-Brooks. Our garden team is learning how to set up and maintain a publicly accessible urban food forest, and all are welcome to learn along with us!

During our last class, we accessed historical satellite data using Google Earth to understand how the land was used and changed over time. We discovered that prior to 2000, there was a building present on our planting site.

Next, we analyzed our soil type using Web Soil Survey, a public government database with information on soil map and data. We learned that we're working with loam, which is a layered combination of sand, silt, and clay. https://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/app/

Finally, we began mapping out our food forest using Overyield, a subscription-based software that suggests viable plants and estimates the cost of regenerative farming projects. https://www.overyield.com/

What kind of fruit or nut trees would you like to see planted in Dayton? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned for updates on future classes!

09/04/2026

It's the first Friday of September, and you know what that means... it's National Food Bank Day! 🧡

Today, we're raising awareness about the essential role food banks play in addressing food insecurity and helping our neighbors access the nutritious food they need.

We're also handing the mic to our team! Hear what inspires them, what they love most about their work, and why serving our community is so rewarding.

It takes a community to fight hunger. 🤝 Learn more about how we're working together at thefoodbankdayton.org.

09/03/2026

Cindy spent 22 years as a college counselor, helping students navigate systems and paperwork. When her mother died and her older brother Kevin suddenly needed to live on his own at 69, those skills became a lifeline. She found him an apartment, co-signed utilities, and helped him apply for SNAP. "It takes a lot of courage to fill out social service documents," she says. She had that courage. Kevin is learning to have it too.

Kevin, now 74, has been on SNAP since 2019. At his peak, during COVID, he received over $200 a month. Now he receives about $48 — a drop Cindy suspects was triggered by a small Social Security raise. "I can't quite figure out the source of why it goes down at the same time food goes up," she says.

He stretches every dollar: a pound of meat lasts weeks in the freezer. He gets, Cindy says, "darn right excited about defrosting some soup.”....Kevin's $48 a month barely covers one bag of groceries. "Four bags of food in a month," Cindy says, "is so much better than one."

Cindy volunteers every Friday at the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank, where she has learned what the pantry can and can't do. It can't replace SNAP. "I liken it to shopping in only one aisle of the grocery store," she says. "You can't possibly make a healthy meal if you only go down aisle seven."

We are excited to partner with Five Rivers MetroParks and the 2nd Street Market again this year for Hunger Action Month ...
09/01/2026

We are excited to partner with Five Rivers MetroParks and the 2nd Street Market again this year for Hunger Action Month at The Market!

Each Saturday in September you can visit The Foodbank or one of our incredible partner agencies at the 2nd Street Market. Stop by to learn about our work or make a donation! We will be accepting both nonperishable food and monetary donations.

We hope to see you there! 🧡

Hunger Action Month starts today! 🧡You can stay involved all month long and support our mission to 'Eliminate Hunger and...
09/01/2026

Hunger Action Month starts today! 🧡

You can stay involved all month long and support our mission to 'Eliminate Hunger and Its Root Causes' by saving this calendar and participating in the scheduled daily activity.

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Dayton, OH
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