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people get the food they need and perhaps a bit of hope.”

In September and October, Second Harvest distribution was over 1M pounds of food. As we continue into November and December we expect even higher demand as the holidays approach. Prior to the pandemic, Second Harvest served 88,224 unduplicated individuals. Through September 30, Second Harvest has served 138,708 unduplicated individuals. Second Harvest currently conducts 10-12 direct distributions per month plus delivers food and grocery supplies to our network of 110 partner charities that run food pantries and hot meal programs through our four-county service area.

You can stop by any Burger King location to donate or go online to Second Harvest’s website at www. secondharvestfoodbank.org to donate.

for more information about the Holiday Cheer campaign, please visit the Second Harvest website at www.secondharvestfoodbank.org or call 440-9602265 ext 302 for more information.

About Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio

Second Harvest is the regional food bank whose mission is to grow hope in our area by creating pathways to nutritious food. Working together with a vast network to acquire, gather, and distribute nutritious food, Second Harvest helps feed tens of thousands of people throughout Crawford, Erie, Huron and Lorain counties. For every $1 donated we can provide 5 meals to those at risk for hunger. For more information visit secondharvestfoodbank.org.