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Food for Friends

WDTN’S 38TH Food For Friends Campaign Kicks Off Today!

November 13, 2019 By Dayton Most Metro

WDTN-TV kicks off its 38th annual Food for Friends campaign Wednesday, November 13th and it will run through Tuesday, December 24th, with corporate partner Kroger.

New this year, monetary donations can be made to the Food for Friends campaign by adding $5 $10 or $25 to your bill at checkout.

“WDTN is committed to fighting hunger and supporting families in need in the Miami Valley,” said Joe Abouzeid, WDTN-TV Vice President & General Manager.  “Our longstanding campaign is thanks to the generous support of generations of families who’ve placed items in our barrels throughout the years.”

Since 1982, the Food for Friends campaign has collected and distributed over 13 million food items to families in need through The Foodbank of Dayton and other food pantries throughout the Miami Valley.

Food for Friends barrels will be in Kroger stores throughout Montgomery, Clark, Clinton, Miami, Darke and Greene counties.

Those wishing to donate can find more information and convenient locations by visiting wdtn.com.

Filed Under: Community, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Food for Friends, wdtn

34th YEAR OF INITIATIVE TO HELP STOCK NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD BANKS

November 10, 2015 By Dayton Most Metro

food-for-friendslogo-750xx4608-2592-165-0WDTN-TV kicks off its 34th annual Food for Friends campaign Wednesday, November 11th and will run through Thursday, December 24th, with corporate sponsors Kroger, Dayton Power & Light Company along with the Utility Workers Union of America.

“Dayton is the fourth hungriest city in America and we know the need is greater than ever,” said Joe Abouzeid, WDTN-TV President & General Manager.  “WDTN is committed to fighting hunger and helping Miami Valley families in need.”

Since 1982, when WDTN-TV developed the first Food for Friends campaign, over 13 million food itemfoodbanks have been collected and distributed to needy families through The Foodbank of Dayton and other food pantries throughout the region.

Food for Friends barrels will be located in Kroger stores throughout Montgomery, Logan, Preble, Clark, Clinton, Miami, Shelby, Darke, and Greene counties.

Those wishing to donate food can find more information and convenient locations by visiting www.wdtn.com.

Filed Under: Community, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Food for Friends, The Food Bank

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