NOURISHING OUR NEIGHBORS Feeding the Hungry in Delaware County

NOURISHING OUR NEIGHBORSFeeding the Hungry in Delaware County

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio

WHO IS LSS?

A Century of Serving

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio

WHAT DOES LSS DO?

Economic EnginesThe Good Shepherd Rehabilitative

and Nursing Care CenterHome Health CareSenior Services

Kensington Place Lutheran Village of Ashland

Core Human Service ProgramsFaith MissionFaith Housing of Fairfield CountyFood PantriesOhio Benefit BankDisaster ResponseSocial EnterpriseCHOICES for Domestic ViolenceAffordable Housing

Every day, Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio (LSS) helps thousands of people in need throughout 50 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of hunger, housing, healing and hope.

WHERE DO WE SERVE?




DelawareDelaware is typically known as the wealthiest county in Ohio. However, hunger is everywhere and 17,890 Delaware County residents face food insecurity...

including 7,390 children





This increased need is not being met for our Delaware County families

Has actively served Delaware County since 1995 at Oakhurst Place affordable housing.

Has been providing hunger relief services since 1927.

Until July 2013, operated 5 pantries serving families in 9 counties.


WHO?


WHAT IS LSS DOING IN DELAWARE COUNTY?

In July, we initiated monthly mobile pantry services in Ashley.



In August, we added monthly pantry services near Sunbury.



In 2014, we plan to open a large, permanent storefront pantry in Delaware.

The focus will be on healthier food choices, especially fresh produce.

The storefront location will serve as a “food hub” - making fresh produce and other products available to other emergency food providers.

The storefront location will serve as a platform for the Ohio Benefit Bank and other services, including nutrition, cooking and financial literacy classes.



Once fully operational, the storefront and mobile pantry distributions will serve approximately 1,000 families per month, almost doubling the number of current distributions reported to Mid-Ohio Foodbank.

All distributions will utilized the Choice Model: Promotes dignity and self-esteem. Reduces food waste. Ensures balanced nutrition.



The issue of hunger in our community is too big for any one agency to tackle alone.

Rural areas of the county are underserved.

Evening and weekend availability is limited.

As a system, we need to move more fresh produce to positively impact the health of our community.


WHY NOW?

Buckeye Valley Food

Pantry

Big Walnut Friends

Who Share


OUR PARTNERS


NOURISHING COLLABORATION


NOURISHING HOPE

By supporting the Nourishing Our Neighbors Campaign, central Ohio individuals, organizations and businesses can come together to bring this much needed resource to families in need living in Delaware County. Your contribution can lead our neighbors from hunger to hope.


5 out of 6 Americans can help.


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NOURISHING OUR NEIGHBORS Feeding the Hungry in Delaware County