At the Dayton Foodbank, one of the most important places in town.
This economy funnels money from the bottom to the very top. The 200 million at the bottom now have less wealth than the richest 1,000 Americans. That makes foodbanks more important than ever. Helping people in Montgomery, Greene and Preble Counties get enough to eat is the mission of Dayton’s Foodbank.
The Foodbank works with a network of 122 nonprofits to get food to those who need it. In addition, it operates mobile pantries in areas without a local food pantry. It also operates programs for children and for the elderly who are at risk of going hungry.
The Foodbank couldn’t run without lots of volunteers. Some local businesses even give teams of employees a day off to work at the Foodbank. Since they’re buying food for 122 different nonprofits, the Foodbank has the purchasing power to buy at the lowest possible price. For every dollar that’s donated, the Foodbank can provide food for four meals to the community.
If you’re interested in volunteering or donating, go to https://thefoodbankdayton.org/give-time/
