Papa John's Monday Madness in June
Last year, Papa John's of Central Ohio joined the fight against hunger, organizing its first drive in support of Operation Feed. In the first two weeks of April, Papa John's franchises raised nearly 125,000 meals for its Operation Feed campaign, winning the Director's Choice Award!
 Papa John's is hoping to raise even more meals this year with its Monday Madness promotion. Each Monday in June, Papa John's of Central Ohio will donate 50% of your order to Operation Feed. Just order online at www.papajohns.com and enter the date's unique promo code at the checkout: "FeedOhio1"on June 6th, "FeedOhio2" on June 13th, "FeedOhio3" on June 20th, and "FeedOhio4" on June 27th. Every dollar raised equals two meals for those in need! |
FOODFIGHT Is Back - "Eat Out to Fight Hunger" on June 21!
Supporting Operation Feed just got tastier! Mark your calendars for the third annual FOODFIGHT 2011 "Eat Out to Fight Hunger" on June 21. The Central Ohio Restaurant Association (CORA) is organizing local restaurants to generously donate 5% of total sales on June 21st to Operation Feed. Last year's FOODFIGHT raised over 40,000 meals in just one day!
We need your help to make FOODFIGHT 2011 an even bigger success. Here are some things you can do to lend a hand:  Organize a group of co-workers, family or friends to dine out on June 21. Just choose a restaurant from the list and make plans for breakfast, lunch or dinner - coffee breaks and happy hours count, too! Every dollar raised equals two meals.- Share the FOODFIGHT event poster with your associates via email, or print a copy to post in your break room.
- Spread the word via Facebook. Visit the Facebook event page and RSVP "attending." Then, click "Select Guests to Invite" (below the graphic), and send the invitation to your friends.
- Visit the new FOODFIGHT website at www.FoodFightHunger.org to see a full listing of participating restaurants. There are already more than 25 participating restaurants on board, and the list continues to grow!
Watch for more information about this year's event to be coming soon. Thanks for your support! |
RECIPE FOR SUCCESS: ELEVATE thinking and dynamIt
ELEVATE thinking, a brand design and marketing agency in Columbus, finds it important to give back to the community, and they chose to participate in Operation Feed for its visible, direct impact on those in need. ELEVATE thinking treated its Operation Feed campaign as one of its clients, brainstorming creative ideas to come up with a plan for action. They approached long-time agency partners and friends at dynamIt, a digital agency who shares their passion for helping the community, to join forces and fight hunger with a friendly competition.
 At ELEVATE thinking, the "Big Wall of Thinking" transformed into the "Big Wall of Feeding" during the first week of May. Throughout the week, employees at ELEVATE thinking and dynamIt brought in canned goods and non-perishable food items, which were tallied at the end of each day. Mascots for each team climbed ropes and ladders up the Big Wall of Feeding to track each team's progress. The Sock Monkey (ELEVATE) and Domo (dynamIt) moved one space for each can, and there were special incentives along the way to move bonus spaces once certain milestones were met. They also used Facebook, Twitter and blog posts to promote their initiative and fuel the competition.
In the end, the winner was Mid-Ohio Foodbank! Because they surpassed their internal goals, the two mascots did a couple trips up the Big Wall. Employees at ELEVATE thinking and dynamIt celebrated their successful campaign together at the end of the week, reflecting on how their contributions will directly benefit the hungry in our community.
ELEVATE thinking and dynamIt may be small agencies, but they rallied together to raise over 1,900 meals - more than double their goal! This was the first year of participating in Operation Feed for both organizations, and they are already brainstorming fun ideas for next year's campaign.
Thank you, ELEVATE thinking and dynamIt, for using your creativity to help Operation Feed in the fight against hunger in our community! |
Reminder: Get Your Campaign Photos Ready!
 Don't forget to show how you "Rally to Tally" in the fight against hunger by entering your organization in the Operation Feed photo contest. Submit a digital photo and caption that illustrates how your Operation Feed campaign best exemplifies the theme, When Everyone Does a Little, the Foodbank Can Do a Lot! Submitted photos will be posted to the Foodbank's Facebook page and fans will have the opportunity to "like" their favorites. Photos with the most "likes" will be chosen as finalists. The winners will be announced at the Campaign Finale event and will be used in Operation Feed 2012 marketing materials. Encourage your employees, members and friends to visit our Facebook page and "like" the photos they want to see as finalists! Entries are limited to one photo per organization. All photo entries must be received by July 1, 2011. For contest details, visit www.midohiofoodbank.org/photo-contest. |
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Reminder: Share Your Campaign Results
Once your campaign activities have concluded, please take a minute to tell us about your drive. Share your results online using this Final Reporting Form. Remember that the Meals Tracking Log can help you record food or funds raised and that each donation should be accompanied by a Food Drive Contribution Form or Monetary Contribution Form (this helps us ensure that all donations are properly credited back to your organization). Please mail checks and money orders directly to the Operation Feed bank lockbox for processing, rather than bring them to the Foodbank (several local banks offer Cash and Coin Processing Resources to help streamline processing of funds generated by campaign activities). Operation Feed's Campaign Coordinator Resources web page offers additional resources to help finish your drive. See Wrapping Up - 4 Easy Steps or contact a member of the Operation Feed team with any questions. Thank you for your support!
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SHELF LIFE: People in Need, Inc. (Delaware)
Delaware County is one of the fastest growing counties in the U.S., expanding from a population of 53,840 in 1980 to 168,000 in 2010. People in Need, Inc. began as a small food pantry in the basement of Asbury United Methodist Church in 1980, when the community realized there was not a pantry located in Delaware. People in Need aims to provide emergency assistance with dignity and respect to Delaware County residents in their time of need.
Through its food pantry, People in Need provides emergency food, household items and school supplies, and each individual or family member receives food staples for three days, with three meals each day. In April, People in Need assisted 905 people, providing 8,145 meals. When filling requests for food assistance, People in Need volunteers follow nutritional guidelines from The Ohio State University Extension Office. Clients receive fresh bread, meat and produce with every meal. About 90 percent of the produce it distributes comes from Mid-Ohio Foodbank. People in Need distributed more than 13 tons of produce in 2010.
People in Need also offers emergency services assistance for rent, utility bills, medical prescriptions and supplies, eyeglasses, and dental treatment. They work with clients to help them find a more permanent solution to improve their current situation. People in Need collaborates with local, regional and national resources to deliver its services. It is a member agency of Mid-Ohio Foodbank, and also receives support from grants, community organizations, churches, civic groups and individuals. People in Need is the largest recipient of United Way assistance in Delaware County.
The rapid population growth in Delaware County continued to increase the need for the services People in Need provides to those in the community. From 1997 to 2010, People in Need experienced a growth rate of 113 percent. 87 percent of people using the services of People in Need are employed or have a stable income, but are unable to make ends meet.
Volunteers are vital to the programs available at People in Need. Volunteers fill orders and maintain inventory in the food pantry, assist with clerical tasks, participate in special projects, such as the "CAN"paign and Holiday Clearing House, and raise awareness of hunger in the community.
Delaware County residents may call People in Need to request food and emergency services assistance. Families are able to receive food assistance once a month. To receive food, an individual needs to show photo identification and proof of residency. The pantry is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4:30 p.m., and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m. People in Need, Inc. is located at 138 Johnson Drive in Delaware, Ohio.
For more information about People in Need programs and volunteering, contact Kevin Crowley at (740)363-6284, or visit the website at delawarepeopleinneed.org. |
Support Operation Feed This Spring
FOODFIGHT "Eat Out To Fight Hunger" (June 21) Now in its third year, FOODFIGHT--eat out to fight hunger is set for June 21. Mark you calendar! Each spring, the Central Ohio Restaurant Association organizes a group of member restaurants that generously volunteer to dedicate a portion of one day's sales to feeding people in need. Guests can choose a participating restaurant and enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner on June 21, with 5% of the check benefiting Operation Feed. Last year's FOODFIGHT was a huge success, with over 40,000 meals raised in just one day. Visit www.FoodFightHunger.org for a complete list of participating restaurants and tools to plan your FOODFIGHT! Kowalski Chiropractic Chair Massage Fundraiser (Ongoing)  Kowalski Chiropractic offers a unique way to help your campaign raise meals! They'll send therapists to your organization for chair massage sessions which you can "sell" to associates to benefit Operation Feed. Massage rates are $1 per minute. One therapist can raise $60 per hour; in four hours, two Licensed Massage Therapists can raise $480! Limit 1 visit per organization; 2 hour minimum. Each massage lasts 10 - 20 minutes. Therapists handle no money. Sign-up and collection of charges is coordinated by participating organization. For more information or to schedule, contact Jonny Lifeson, LMT, at kowalskichiro@gmail.com or visit www.kowalskichiropractic.com.
MyCuteJewels Promotion (Ongoing)  MyCuteJewels wants to do its part to fight hunger. Visit www.MyCuteJewels.com and 10% of your total purchase will be donated to Mid-Ohio Foodbank's Operation Feed campaign. This special promotion runs through June! Perfect for gifts or special occasions, help feed the hungry while getting something nice. It is a win-win. Enter coupon code "MOFBFeedsOhio10" at checkout.
Additional Events and Promotions To learn about upcoming events and promotions, you can always visit the Foodbank's Events page at www.midohiofoodbank.org/news-events/events.
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Key Campaign Dates
- Ongoing Workplace/Organizational Campaigns - March-June
- Papa John's Monday Madness Promotion - June 6, 13, 20, 27
- Central Ohio Restaurant Assn.'s FOODFIGHT--eat out to fight hunger - Tuesday, June 21
- Official End of the Campaign - Thursday, June 30
- Campaign Finale - TBA (August/September)
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Next Steps
- Share your campaign results with Operation Feed.
- Don't forget to photograph activities for the photo contest.
- Help us promote the community-wide FOODFIGHT 2011"eat out to fight hunger" event with members of your organization.
- Talk about Operation Feed with your friends, colleagues, neighbors ... and encourage them to get involved.
- Rally your associates for an outstanding 2011 Campaign!
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