Mid-Ohio Market at HEART

05/27/2026

Because food is our love language, HEART volunteers were treated to goodies from Chick-fil-A, Hickory House, Einstein Bagels, Jersey Mikes, and Los Margaritas Factory last week for Volunteer Appreciation week!

Many thanks to these local partners who helped fill volunteer bellies and hearts-we are grateful for your support in making sure our volunteers feel valued and loved for the many gifts they bring to HEART week in and week out!

05/26/2026

Last week HEART celebrated Volunteer Appreciation Week and are honored to recognize the incredible volunteers who make the mission of HEART possible every single day.

From stocking shelves and prepping produce, to serving families with kindness and compassion, your dedication brings hope to our community. Because of you, neighbors facing food insecurity know they are not alone.

Thank you for sacrificing your time, your energy, and your heart to serve others. We are truly grateful for each and every volunteer who helps HEART make a difference!

1 Peter 4:10: "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms."

05/26/2026

A HUGE thank you to all of the amazing sponsors supporting HEART’s upcoming The Next Steps to a Healthier You 5K Walk & Run! 🏃‍♀️

Your generosity and partnership are helping us bring our community together while supporting HEART’s mission to serve local families in need. Events like this would not be possible without your commitment to making a difference.

Thank you for investing in healthier lives, stronger communities, and hope for our neighbors. We are so grateful for your support and look forward to an incredible event together!

05/22/2026

Thank you to our friends at Hickory House for supporting the mission and vision of HEART with this generous raffle of all their best and yummiest items (sorry- we can't fit ribs in that basket!)
Stop in for a bite to eat and purchase a ticket while you are there for your chance to win this basket of deliciousness 😋

The Original Hickory House is now selling $10 raffle tickets for your chance to win AWESOME Hickory House merch while supporting a great local cause!
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Raffle tickets cost $10, and all proceeds go to Heart Food Pantry in Reynoldsburg. If your lucky ticket is drawn, you will win: A jar of house BBQ, a jar of our house dressing, a candle, an adult-sized Hickory House t-shirt, a kid-sized Hickory House t-shirt, and a keychain.
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Purchase your ticket at The Original Hickory House or at Heart Food Pantry before the drawing on July 14th!
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theoriginalhickoryhouse.com

05/22/2026

We’re excited to share that HEART is a beneficiary of the Kroger Columbus Fight Hunger Bag Program! 🛒❤

During June and July 2026, every $2.50 Fight Hunger reusable bag purchased at the Kroger locations below will provide $1 to support HEART’s mission of fighting food insecurity in our community.

📍 Participating Locations:
• 6580 East Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH
• 8460 East Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH
• 7000 East Broad St., Columbus, OH

It’s an easy way to make a big impact while you shop! Thank you for helping us provide hope, help, and food to our neighbors in need. 💚

05/21/2026

We’re proud to share that Candid has awarded HEART Food Pantry the Platinum Seal of Transparency- the highest level of recognition on Candid!

This achievement reflects our commitment to accountability, impact, and transparency as we serve our community with excellence and compassion.

Thank you to our donors, volunteers, partners, and supporters who make this mission possible every day. Your trust and support help us continue providing hope, food, and resources to families in need.

Together, we are making an impact.

05/21/2026

Huge THANK YOU to the students of Grace Christian School!

Your energy, kindness, and willingness to serve made a real impact at HEART Food Pantry. From stocking shelves to helping prep produce for the day, you showed what it looks like when young leaders step up for their community.

Because of you, more neighbors will have the support they need- and they’ll feel the love behind it. We’re grateful for your servant hearts and the joy you brought into the pantry.

Thank you, Grace Christian Academy students, for making a difference at HEART!

05/20/2026

Lace up, HEART community!

The HEART 5K Walk & Run is right around the corner, and we can’t wait to come together for a morning of movement, connection, and purpose. Every step you take helps support families across the Eastside and Reynoldsburg.

A huge shout‑out to our incredible event sponsors whose generosity makes this event possible. Your support fuels HEART’s mission and strengthens our community in powerful ways.

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Join us, bring a friend, and let’s make an impact-one step at a time!

See flyer for HEART 5K Walk and Run details, we hope to see you there!

05/19/2026

HEART was blessed by the big smiles, joyous hearts and hard work from these volunteers from Vision Service Plan. It is always a pleasure to have them onsite serving our neighbors and the community-many thanks to VSP for their efforts to carry out HEART's mission to Nourish to Flourish!

We are so grateful for your kindness, compassion, and willingness to give back. Every act of support helps strengthen our mission and reminds our clients that they are cared for and valued. Thank you for standing beside HEART and helping us create a healthier, stronger, and more hopeful community together.

05/17/2026

Join us in wishing our Executive Director, Patrick McNeal a very happy birthday!
Birthverse: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!