Mass food distribution event to take place in Eaton today

The Foodbank Inc. is hosting a mass food distribution in Eaton on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024. Photo courtesy The Foobank Inc.

The Foodbank Inc. is hosting a mass food distribution in Eaton on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024. Photo courtesy The Foobank Inc.

A mass food distribution will take place at the Eaton Community Church parking lot in Preble County this morning.

The Foodbank, Inc. is hosting the event from 10 a.m. to noon at 813 Camden Road. Fresh produce and other groceries will be available for free.

The parking lot will not open for patrons until 9 a.m.

It is a walk-up food distribution event, so clients should bring carts, wagons or bags for potentially heavy items, according to the Foodbank.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio will also be onsite handing out books for children.

“We are excited to collaborate with the Imagination Library of Ohio this year,” said Michelle L. Riley, CEO of The Foodbank, Inc. “Data shows that households with kids are more likely to end up in our lines, and with this partnership, they can receive free children’s books along with their food.”

CareSource is sponsoring the event and will have volunteers helping pass out food.

“CareSource has been a tremendous partner sponsoring these events every year,” said Riley. “These mass distributions can be a lifeline for the families we serve, especially in rural communities like Preble County, where resources are often very limited or nonexistent. We can send people home with a trunk load of groceries, along with information about how to access our other services.”

Anyone with questions can call the Foodbank at 937-461-0265. Those in need of food assistance but who are unable to attend can find additional resources at www.thefoodbankdayton.org/locate-pantry.

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