How can I help the Cleveland Food Bank?
Please call our Help Center at 216.738. 2067 Monday – Friday from 7am – 6pm if you are in need of food assistance.
How does the Cleveland Food Bank work?
The Food Bank operates a community food distribution center, providing food and other critical grocery products annually to more than 1,000 local food pantries, hot meal programs, shelters, mobile pantries, programs for the elderly and other nonprofit agencies.
How do hosts give away food?
- Step 1: PICK A LOCAL GROUP THAT NEEDS FOOD.
- Step 2: DECIDE HOW YOU WANT TO COLLECT FOOD.
- Step 3: ASSESS VOLUNTEER NEEDS.
- Step 4: FIND A DROP-OFF LOCATION.
- Step 5: RECRUIT AND MANAGE VOLUNTEERS.
- Step 6: GET THE WORD OUT.
- Step 7: FINAL PREP ARRANGEMENTS.
- Step 8: EVENT DAY.
Who runs the Cleveland food bank?
Kristin Warzocha
6. Kristin Warzocha. Kristin Warzocha is the President & CEO of the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.
How can I help the hungry in Cleveland?
Below are a list of ways that you can help ensure everyone in our communities has the nutritious food they need every day.
- 1 – Donate to the Food Bank online or in person.
- 2 – Volunteer your skills and time.
- 3 – Follow us on Social Media.
- 4 – Sign up for our e-newsletter.
- 5 – Become an Advocate.
How can I help Cleveland?
Primary Resettlement Organizations
- Catholic Charities Migration and Refugee Services Phone: (216) 939-3737.
- USCRI – Cleveland Phone: (216) 781-4560 Email: [email protected].
- US Together Phone: (216) 456-9630.
- ASIA Inc Phone: 216-881-0330(Cleveland Office)
How do food banks get their food?
They receive food from a number of national and local sources. Large donations – Food banks solicit and rely on large donations from local and national businesses and nonprofit organizations. These are often in the form of surpluses from food manufacturers, retailers and growers.
What should I buy for Thanksgiving food drive?
Ask for donations of Thanksgiving-themed non-perishable items, such as cranberry sauce, gravy, canned vegetables, instant potatoes, and pie filling to help set the table for a family in need.
Is the Greater Cleveland Food Bank a nonprofit?
Greater Cleveland Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1980, and donations are tax-deductible.