Freestore Foodbank facts for kids
The Freestore Foodbank is a big organization that helps children and families in the Cincinnati area, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana. They provide emergency food and other important services.
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What is the Freestore Foodbank?
The Freestore Foodbank is the largest group that gives emergency food and help to people in need in its region. They focus on supporting children and families.
How They Help People
Every year, the Freestore Foodbank gives out about 24 million meals. These meals go to people and families who don't have enough money for food.
Food and Meals
They work with about 400 different groups in 20 counties across Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. These groups include places like food kitchens, shelters for people without homes, and food pantries. They all work together to help people in need.
The Freestore Foodbank helps fight against poverty and 'food insecurity.' Food insecurity means not always knowing where your next meal will come from. They give out emergency food and also offer many other services.
Other Important Services
Some of the other services they provide include:
- Emergency clothing
- Help with housing
- Assistance with SNAP (which helps people buy food)
- Information about Medicaid (health insurance for people with low incomes)
All these services are designed to help people become more 'self-reliant.' This means helping them learn to take care of themselves and their families without needing constant help.
The Freestore Foodbank is also part of a larger group called Feeding America. This is a nationwide network of food banks.
Fun Ways They Raise Money
One fun event that helps the Freestore Foodbank is the Rubber Duck Regatta. This is an annual rubber duck race held on the Ohio River. It happens during the Cincinnati Riverfest, which is a big festival. People can "adopt" a rubber duck, and the money goes to the Freestore Foodbank.
Learn More
External links
- Freestore Foodbank
