The Food Bank

34th YEAR OF INITIATIVE TO HELP STOCK NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD BANKS

November 10, 2015 By Dayton Most Metro

WDTN-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 items 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.

Ohio Lottery’s Cash Explosion Road to Riches Coming to Trotwood

April 7, 2014 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

The Cash Explosion Show is ready to travel this spring, and on Saturday, May 17, 2014, the Road to Riches will bring the lights, cameras and action to the gymnasium at Trotwood-Madison High School, 4440 N Union Rd, Trotwood, OH 45426.

Cash Explosion makes stops in cities across Ohio each year giving fans the chance to sit in the live audience and cheer on contestants. Most recently, the show has traveled to Barnesville and Lima, and now its sights are set on Trotwood where approximately 2000 seats will be available for the general public. The event is free to the public so no tickets are required. General audience seating will be on a first come, first seated basis. The actual taping will take about two hours.
Starting at 1:00 p.m. audience members can come out and play the Cash Explosion Express Games for a chance to win merchandise and cash prizes. They have more than $10,000 in cash and merchandise prizes to give away the day of the show. The general audience seating will begin at 4:15 p.m. with the show taping set to begin at 5:00 p.m. Audience participants should expect the taping to last two hours.
As part of the Cash Explosion Road to Riches, they’ll be collecting non-perishable food items for The Food Bank, Inc. to benefit residents of Trotwood and the Miami Valley. Everyone who brings a donation will receive a gift for their generosity.

The economic impact of bringing the show to Trotwood will be felt in the booking of hotel rooms booked for crew, staff, contestants and volunteers, Rental fees for the use of auditoriums/gymnasiums, local catering used for production contestant/crew meals and limousine service rentals for Cash Explosion contestants. They will also hire off-duty police officers for security and traffic detail. Estimated spending from this event is over $30,000.

Experience Wheat Penny at their Sneak Peek For Charity!

August 20, 2013 By Lisa Grigsby Leave a Comment

DaytonDining has partnered with the brand new
Wheat Penny Oven & Bar

to present a truly unique opportunity for you to have a sneak peek of this cool pizza-centric restaurant featuring rustic, creative dishes and a bar that serves up fresh, handmade cocktails-brought to you by the culinary-minded folks at Meadowlark Restaurant!

Wheat Penny is opening their door to local charities, to allow them a fundraising opportunity while working with their new staff to perfect their service. If you’d like the opportunity to attend one of these nights, you can contact the charity’s listed below:

Tickets are $35/person of which $25 is tax-deductible. Guests will be able to order pizza an appetizer (like a salad or eggplant fritters) and a pizza entrée (you’ll have your choice of hhite, wheat or gluten free dough). Guests will also receive a special Wheat Penny dessert treat. Tea and Coke products are included. There’s a 90% chance the liquor license will arrive by Tues/Wed, so guests should be able to buy cocktails as well. Servers will drop checks and collect at the end of the meal (gives them register practice).

Wed, August 21st Artemis Center
Leading the community in its commitment to end domestic violence
For reservations email

Jennifer Dean

Thurs, August 22nd SICSA Pet Adoption Center

A limited admission animal shelter which strives to place adoptable dogs and cats in loving homes.
For reservations email Kira Petrykowski

Friday, August 23rd The Food Bank
Leading the charge to relieve hunger for our Miami Valley Neighbors
Sold Out – email Ann Roberts to be put on the waiting list.

Please do not contact Wheat Penny- each charity has their own reservation list and Wheat Penny will not have any information on open spots.