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  • Recent activity at the Life Food Pantry

    Recent activity at the Life Food Pantry

    Loveland, Ohio – Here is some recent activity at the Life Food Pantry.

    Girl Scout Troop 45301 is AWESOME! They used their time and talent to generously fill 36 Weekend Bags to ensure no Loveland student goes hungry. BE LIKE TROOP 45301! Thank you all so much!

    (Photos provided by LIFE Food Pantry Volunteers)

    These are the boys of FC Storm B12 White. They are 10/11 year olds from Loveland, Indian Hill and Milford and they are HEROES! Check out the Weekend Bags these fine gents put together for the LIFE Pantry! We could not be more grateful. Thank you, team! You are AWESOME! 

    (Photos provided by LIFE Food Pantry Volunteers)

    LIFE is a faith and community supported organization that provides food, financial assistance, and programs to those experiencing hardship.

    • Scheduling, set up, organizing the sorting and dating of donations. Stocking of pantry needs.
    • Communicating with donor organizations.
    • Inventory control of storage units and pantry.
    • Help organize the Pass It On Loveland School Drive for LIFE Holiday Food Baskets

    LIFE FOOD PANTRY:
    THIS WEEK’S PRIMARY NEEDS

    FOOD: Beef Stew, Cereal, Chili, Chili Beans, Coffee, Cooking Oil, Cream of Chicken Soup, Flour, Hearty Soups, Manwich, Pasta, Potato Dishes, Rice Dishes
     
    HOUSEHOLD & PAPER GOODS: Laundry Detergent, Paper Towels, Tissues, Toilet Paper

    PERSONAL CARE: Body Wash, Feminine Hygiene Products

    BABY: Pull-ups (all sizes), Diapers (sizes 4–6)

    SENIORS: INcontinent Pads, Depends (sizes S, M)

    To learn about more ways you can help:

  • Easter Weekend Food Drive is a Hopping Success!

    Easter Weekend Food Drive is a Hopping Success!

    Cassie Mattia
    Photo by Adam Ploof

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – The Easter Weekend Food Drive proved nothing is sweeter than Loveland, Ohio!

    On Saturday, April 16th in the heart of Downtown Loveland under the historic clock tower we kicked off our first ever Easter Weekend Food Drive benefiting LIFE Food Pantry! I had wanted to lend my time and energy to the LIFE Food Pantry for months, so when LIFE communicated that they were in desperate need of food and that food drives were the best way to gather that much-needed food I knew that this was my chance to give back to a community that had supported me throughout my time with Loveland Magazine.  

    Once I decided that I was going to organize a food drive I immediately reached out to the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance all-star duo CeeCee Collins and Meredith Taylor. They almost instantly agreed to help with the food drive as they both said that there was nothing more fulfilling than giving back to the community. I was overjoyed by their response and shortly after began working on the logistics.

    I knew that I wanted the food drive to be on a day where there would be a lot of foot traffic on the Loveland Bike Trail but also envisioned doing it on a day that meant something. After brainstorming with CeeCee and Meredith, we landed on having the food drive on Easter Weekend! Having the food drive during Easter Weekend to me meant that I could help families less fortunate have the opportunity to celebrate Easter like my family and I had been lucky enough to do for the past several decades. 

    One of the biggest deciding factors in having a food drive during this particular time of year was because LIFE Food Pantry is almost always in desperate need of food donations due to a slower rate of donations coming in. To put it in perspective, just by holding this one food drive on Easter Weekend, we not only helped provide “staples” and everyday necessities to local families that then freed up money in their budgets so that they could celebrate a holiday like Easter, we also gave these same local families the opportunity to buy Easter candy for their baskets, decorate eggs, enjoy a beautiful Easter brunch, and hunt for chocolate bunnies on Easter morning! That thought alone made the Easter Weekend Food Drive that much more special to me.

    After weeks of planning, passing out flyers around town, gathering Easter decorations, stuffing Easter eggs with candy, finalizing details with local restaurants and LIFE Food Pantry, writing food drive stories in Loveland Magazine, and spreading the word on social media, the day of the Easter Weekend Food Drive finally came! We set up our beautifully decorated Easter tent under the historic clock tower in Downtown Loveland and prepared for a fun-filled day of giving back.

    The food drive kicked off at 10 am and almost immediately we began getting food, cash, and Venmo donations. For each donation, we received we made sure to express our gratitude followed by an Easter egg filled with candy! Parents and their children loved that we were celebrating giving back by wearing bunny ears and giving out Easter eggs! The day itself couldn’t have gone any better.

    The Easter Weekend Food Drive wrapped up at 5 pm and as we were cleaning up the overwhelming feeling of love and gratitude touched us all. Those feelings alone were enough for me to agree to make the Easter Weekend Food Drive an annual event! 

    The Easter Weekend Food Drive collected $290 dollars in Venmo and cash donations and over 75 pounds of food for the LIFE Food Pantry. Needless to say, the food drive was an absolute success!

    There were so many individuals and local businesses that helped make the Easter Weekend Food Drive possible and I want to take the time now to express how thankful I am:

    • Thanks to CeeCee Collins and Meredith Taylor from the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance for all of your help and guidance in organizing my first food drive!
    • Thanks to David Miller for helping spread the word and volunteering your time at the food drive!
    • Thanks to Loveland Magazine Interns Mahi Sheth and Sean Behling for taking time out of your day to volunteer at the food drive!
    • Thanks to Ramsey’s Trailside and Paxton’s Grill for letting us use your carry-out spots for easy access to our donation van!
    • Thanks to all the downtown Loveland businesses for being so supportive of this food drive by hanging up our flyers and spreading the word!
    • Thanks to the Works Pizza for being a donation drop-off spot!
    • Thanks to the City of Loveland’s Krista Rose and Publisher of Loveland Lifestyle Magazine Emily Barlow for helping spread the word about the food drive on your platforms!
    • Thanks to Nancy and Jay Grant for volunteering your time at the food drive!
    • Thanks to LIFE Food Pantry and Linda Bergholtz for directing us on how to run a great food drive!
    • Last but not certainly least, thanks to the wonderful people that came out and donated food or money to the Easter Weekend Food Drive! You are directly responsible for making a difference in many local families’ lives!

    Enjoy the slideshow of the photos I, Sean Behling, Adam Ploof, and David Miller took at the Easter Weekend Food Drive!

    If you would like to help the pantry by volunteering, holding your own food drive or would like to donate dollars, please visit their WEB SITE. If you are in need of food or financial assistance you will learn about that also.

    For Loveland event updates and coverage, stay tuned to the Loveland Salad With ME, Cassie Mattia!

  • Hop on Over to Downtown Loveland for the Easter Weekend Food Drive!

    Hop on Over to Downtown Loveland for the Easter Weekend Food Drive!

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – Spring has sprung which means the Easter Bunny will be paying Loveland a visit very soon! What better way to celebrate Easter than by giving back to those in need within the community. Join Loveland Magazine and the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance (LMRCA) for the Easter Weekend Food drive benefiting LIFE Food Pantry!

    Easter weekend, for me, is one of the most coveted times to make memories with my family as we come together to enjoy a nice home-cooked meal and exchange Easter baskets filled with goodies. This year, I wanted to make sure that families less fortunate had the opportunity to celebrate Easter like my family and myself have been lucky enough to do for the past several decades. I knew that Loveland’s local food pantry, LIFE, was in desperate need of food donations as this time of year is often a slower time for incoming donations. I had chatted back and forth with some of the wonderful women from LIFE a couple of months ago and promised them that I would find a way to organize a food drive. I searched my brain for those that would be interested in joining me to help make this food drive happen. That’s when I thought, “I should ask CeeCee Collins and Meredith Taylor from the LMRCA to help me make this food drive a reality!” I emailed CeeCee and Meredith and explained my vision and seconds later they were on board! I was overcome with joy!

    Meredith Taylor
    CeeCee Collins

    Over the past several weeks, Meredith, CeeCee, and I have worked hard to make this unbelievable Easter Weekend Food Drive the best it could possibly be, and needless to say, I couldn’t be happier with what we have in store for the Food Drive! Loveland Magazine, the LMRCA, and LIFE would love nothing more than all of those within our amazing community to come out on April 16th between 10 a.m-5 p.m and donate to the Easter Weekend Food Drive! 

    Here are some important Easter Weekend Food Drive details:

    • We will be stationed next to the historic clock tower in Downtown Loveland right along the Loveland Bike Trail. You will see our decked Easter-themed tent!
    • You may pull your vehicle into the “Carry-Out” Parking spots next to where we will have our tent and we can easily grab your donations straight from your vehicle! You won’t even have to leave your vehicle if you so choose!
    • Each week LIFE lists on their website homepage their current donation needs so before you stop by our Food Drive to donate check out their list here!
    • If you can’t make our Easter Weekend Food Drive or would just simply rather donate money to LIFE you can do so by scanning the QR code below, although we would love to see all of your smiling faces in person at the Food Drive!
    • There will also be another Easter Weekend Food Drive donation box at The Works Pizza so feel free to drop off donations there as well if you’re looking to grab a pizza on your way out!
    • Be sure to bring the kids as we will be handing out candy-filled Easter eggs!
    To Donate to the Easter Weekend Food Drive Scan the QR Code Above!

    We hope to see all of you at the Easter Weekend Food Drive! If you have any questions about the Easter Weekend Food Drive please contact me, Cassie Mattia, or Meredith Taylor! Help us help those in need have a beautiful Easter too! 

    Look for us under the Town Clock at the Loveland Bike Trail.

    For the latest Loveland community events stay tuned to the Loveland Salad With ME, Cassie Mattia!

  • PERMITLESS CARRY, A TOP NRA PRIORITY, ADVANCING ACROSS Ohio and COUNTRY DESPITE WIDESPREAD OPPOSITION

    PERMITLESS CARRY, A TOP NRA PRIORITY, ADVANCING ACROSS Ohio and COUNTRY DESPITE WIDESPREAD OPPOSITION

    If the gun lobby gets its way, more than half the country will have permitless carry laws in place by the end of 2022.

    Just in the past week, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Alabama Governor Kay Ivey sided with the gun lobby and signed new permitless carry bills into law, ignoring widespread opposition from law enforcement, community leaders, and their constituents.

    DeWine signs law removing training, background check, permitting requirement to conceal…

    These laws are dangerous, and for obvious reasons. Permitless carry laws allow people to carry concealed handguns in public without a permit, without training, and without a background check. Even far-right extremists and white supremacists.

    Give to Everytown and Help Defeat the Gun Lobby’s Extremism

    Everytown for Gun Safety has a plan to end gun violence and urgently needs your help to stop permitless carry from building momentum before more of these laws are enacted. Donate to help us stop dangerous new gun laws and fuel our fight to end gun violence.

    DONATE
  • Help Paxton’s Grill Reach Their 100K Goal for CancerFree KIDS!

    Help Paxton’s Grill Reach Their 100K Goal for CancerFree KIDS!

    Sign up to Sponsor or Participate in the 17th Annual Golf Outing

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – Summer is quickly approaching which means it’s nearly time for Paxton’s Grill Annual Golf Outing! This will mark the 17th year that Paxton’s has teamed up with CancerFree KIDS to “eradicate cancer as a life-threatening disease in children by funding promising research that might otherwise go unfunded.” This year the golf outing has not only been extended to three days but the donation goal has also risen as last year the Annual Golf Outing raised $85,550 for CancerFree KIDS.

    “Our goal this year is to reach $100,000.00,” the Owner of Paxton’s Grill Ralph Dunnigan said, “Your support of this amazing mission by playing in and/or sponsoring this year’s expanded event is greatly appreciated. Last year we raised more than $85,000 (shattering the previous year’s record) which again will fully fund a CancerFree KIDS research grant at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Since the inception of this event, we have raised close to $500,000 with the goal this year to exceed our 2021 total and reach the six-figure mark,” Dunnigan added.

    Paxton’s Grill 17th Annual Golf Outing benefiting CancerFree KIDS will be held on Friday, June 10th, and Saturday, June 11th at Hickory Woods Golf Course in Loveland, Ohio. The new addition of the third day will be held on Monday, June 13th at Oasis Golf Club.

    Last year, CancerFree Kids was presented with a check for $85,550 from the amazing Paxton’s Grill Golf Outing committee. CancerFree KIDS responded by saying, “We want to extend a huge thank you and congratulations to the committee for their hard work in planning another successful event and raising a record amount this year! You are truly giving kids a chance to grow up!”

    There are plenty of sponsorship opportunities to choose from for this year’s Golf Outing Benefit according to Dunnigan. “Please call me if you have any questions! My number is 513-277-9119.”

    If you would like to become a sponsor for this unbelievable Loveland benefit or you would like to register to be a golfer, both forms can be downloaded and filled out below! If you would like to donate now to Paxton’s Grill Annual Golf Outing click here.

    Sponsorship form can be downloaded by clicking HERE.

    Golfer Registration form can be downloaded by clicking HERE.

    For the latest local event updates stay tuned to the Loveland Salad With ME, Cassie Mattia!

  • These organizations are on the ground in Ukraine and neighboring countries to help with shelter, food, water and additional aid

    These organizations are on the ground in Ukraine and neighboring countries to help with shelter, food, water and additional aid

    Ukrainian refugees in Hungary. From the 24th of February till the 1st of March 105.000 ukrainian refugees entered Hungary from the East. Source (info) https://infostart.hu/belfold/2022/03/01/hivatalos-napi-adatokat-kozolt-a-rendorseg-az-ukran-magyar-hataron-belepok-szamarol

    The Russian invasion has sparked a need for humanitarian aid. Food and supplies inside the country are becoming increasingly scarce.

    Below is the list of international organizations compiled by CNN that are on the ground in Ukraine and neighboring countries to help with shelter, food, water, and additional aid.

    Who Benefits?

    Your support will benefit these 34 organizations.

    Airlink

    Airlink is a nonprofit organization providing airlift of emergency supplies and relief workers for 130+ aid organizations responding to disasters and other humanitarian crises, including the COVID-19…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Americares

    Americares is a health-focused relief and development organization that saves lives and improves health for people affected by poverty or disaster. Each year, Americares reaches more than 90…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    CARE | Cooperative For Assistance And Relief Everywhere

    CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. We place special focus on working alongside poor women because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Catholic Relief Services

    Catholic Relief Services was founded in 1943 by the Catholic Bishops of the United States to serve World War II survivors in Europe. Since then, we have expanded in size to reach more than 100…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Center For Disaster Philanthropy

    Center for Disaster Philanthropy helps donors make the best giving decisions to impact the full arc of the disaster cycle-preparedness, response and long-term recovery.READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Direct Relief

    Direct Relief is a humanitarian aid organization, active in all 50 states and 80 countries, with a mission to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Doctors Without Borders

    We are Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). We help people worldwide where the need is greatest, delivering emergency medical aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics,…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Global Empowerment Mission

    Global Empowerment Mission is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2011. Conceived in 1999 when Founder/Director Michael Capponi got his feet wet helping the victims of the Kosovo crisis….READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Global Giving Foundation

    GlobalGiving is the first and largest global crowdfunding community that connects nonprofits, donors, and companies in nearly every country around the world. We make it possible for nonprofits from…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Humanity & Inclusion

    We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    ICRC | International Committee Of The Red Cross

    Our mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. We were established in 1863 and operate worldwide,…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    International Medical Corps

    International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs….READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    International Orthodox Christian Charities

    IOCC, in the spirit of Christ’s love, offers emergency relief and development programs to those in need worldwide, without discrimination, and strengthens the capacity of the Orthodox Church to so…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    International Relief Teams

    International Relief Teams is a nonprofit humanitarian organization dedicated to alleviating human suffering by providing health and other supportive services to victims of disaster, poverty and…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    International Rescue Committee

    The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities to…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    JDC | American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc

    We work in nearly 70 countries to alleviate hunger and hardship, rescue Jews in danger, create lasting connections to Jewish life, and provide immediate relief for victims of natural and man-made…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Medical Teams International

    Medical Teams International provides medical and dental care, humanitarian aid, and holistic development programs to all people in need, regardless of religion, nationality, sex, or race. We respond…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Mercy Chefs

    Principally focused on providing disaster relief, our team regularly responds to national emergencies and natural disasters at home and abroad. In addition to emergency response, we make use of our…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Mercy Corps

    Mercy Corps is a global team of humanitarians working together on the front lines of today’s biggest crises to create a future of possibility, where everyone can prosper. Our mission: to alleviate…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Operation Blessing

    Operation Blessing International (OBI) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) humanitarian organization dedicated to demonstrating God’s love by alleviating human need and suffering in the United States and around…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    OutRight Action International

    OutRight Action International, founded in 1990 as the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission, is a leading international human rights organization dedicated to improving the lives of…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Project C.U.R.E.

    Project C.U.R.E.’s mission is to identify, solicit, collect, sort, and deliver medical supplies and services according to the imperative needs of the world. Each week Project C.U.R.E. delivers…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Project HOPE

    Our mission, as a global health and humanitarian relief organization, is to place power in the hands of health care workers to save lives across the globe. We are committed to transforming lives and…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Salvation Army National Corp

    “Doing The Most Good.” In these four words, our mission – to feed, to clothe, to comfort, to care. To rebuild broken homes and broken lives. By walking with the addicted, we can lead them to…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Save The Children

    Save the Children invests in childhood – every day, in times of crisis and for our future. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    ShelterBox

    ShelterBox USA is an international disaster relief charity whose mission is to deliver humanitarian relief in the form of life saving equipment that bring shelter, warmth and dignity to people…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    Team Rubicon

    Team Rubicon unites the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams. Team Rubicon’s primary mission is providing disaster relief to…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    UNICEF USA

    We’re working to make the world better for children. The U.S. Fund for UNICEF supports UNICEF’s work, and other efforts in support of the world’s children, through fundraising, advocacy and…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    United Help Ukraine

    United Help Ukraine, Inc. is a charitable organization receiving and distributing donations, food and medical supplies to Ukrainian IDPs, people of Ukraine affected by Russia’s invasion into Eastern…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    United Way Worldwide

    United Way fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community. We all benefit when a child succeeds in school, when someone finds a job that will help them…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    USA for UNHCR

    USA for UNHCR helps to save, protect and rebuild the lives of millions of refugees and others forced to flee their homes due to violence and conflict. With help from donors and advocates, like you,…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    World Central Kitchen

    José Andrés founded World Central Kitchen after the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti with the belief that food can be an agent of change. We have expanded globally and have developed into a group…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

    World Food Program USA

    1 in 9 people on the planet will go to bed hungry tonight. But we can change that with your help. World Food Program USA (WFP USA) works to solve global hunger, building a world where everyone has…READ MORE  Donate to this Nonprofit

  • Want to Give Back to Your Community? LIFE Food Pantry is in Need of Volunteers!

    Want to Give Back to Your Community? LIFE Food Pantry is in Need of Volunteers!

    Video by RODNAE Productions from Pexels

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland community is all about giving back and that’s exactly what your local food pantry needs from you!

    LIFE Food Pantry, located at 541 Loveland Madeira Rd in the Shoppers Haven Shopping Center, is eager to find more members of the community that would love to help those in need. LIFE thrives on bringing fellow neighbors together to volunteer for a great cause!

    LIFE is currently looking for volunteers who can process incoming donations, sign in and shop with clients, and pick up donations from local stores. Volunteers do have the ability to make their own schedules.

    If you would like to start your journey at LIFE Food Pantry as a volunteer please visit their website or you may call them at 513-583-8222.

    Video by Julia M Cameron from Pexels
    Life Food Pantry – Providing food and assistance to the Greater Loveland community
  • Loveland Firefighters Will be Giving Back and Celebrating the Love Birds of the Community at the Valentine’s “Mask”erade Ball!

    Loveland Firefighters Will be Giving Back and Celebrating the Love Birds of the Community at the Valentine’s “Mask”erade Ball!

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – “We are asking our local businesses to support the Valentine’s ‘Mask’erade Ball through sponsorships to cover the cost of the event,” LSFD (Loveland Symmes Fire Department) Chief Otto Huber said, “We want to send as many interested firefighters to medic school as possible. It will be a great time to take your sweetheart out for a romantic evening and support a great charity!”

    When the LCFA (Loveland Symmes Community Firefighter’s Association) found out about Loveland planning its first Hearts Afire Weekend, they knew they wanted to be involved. So in true Loveland style, they decided to plan a heart-felt event where they could not only be involved with the Hearts Afire festivities but they could also give back to a great cause at the same time.

    After the LSFD’s Chief Financial Officer, Candice Cook, passed in 2018, they wanted to be sure to keep her memory alive because for 25 years she was such an important part of the department. Cook’s family and the LCFA started the Candice M. Cook Scholarship Foundation in hopes that the fund would help and encourage firefighters to attend paramedic school.

    For firefighters attending paramedic school, it not only means they advance within their careers but also gives them an opportunity to explore higher education. Because paramedic schooling can be both time-consuming and expensive (over $10,000) the LCFA and Cook’s family wanted the sole mission of their scholarship foundation to be providing funds for the cost of tuition and books for paramedic high education. 

    The Loveland Firefighters attempted to celebrate Cook and the scholarship foundation with a music festival in September of 2020 but unfortunately, the event had to be canceled due to the COVID-19 spike. Now the Loveland Firefighters are ready more than ever to get the Cook Foundation up and running, which is why they decided to launch their first-ever Valentine’s “Mask”erade Ball!

    “Valentine’s Day in Loveland is a big deal,” Huber said, “Our city’s theme is ‘Sweetheart of Ohio.’ Every year, people from all over the world send their Valentine’s Day cards to the Loveland Post Office, where the red-clad Loveland Valentine Ladies see to it that each Cupid-themed communication receives the city’s official Valentine’s Day stamp.”

    The Valentine’s “Mask”erade Ball sponsored by the Candice M. Cook Foundation will be held at the Landing Event Center in downtown Loveland on Saturday, February 12th from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Ball will include a beautiful dinner, an open bar, free valet parking, “casino” activities, and local entertainment featuring The Nasty Nati Brass Band. Dancing is of course encouraged and Loveland’s very own Mayor, Kathy Bailey, will be renewing wedding vows for those that are interested in “re-tying the knot!” Tickets are $65 per person or $120 per couple for the Valentine’s “Mask”erade Ball. If you cannot attend but would love to donate to the Candice M. Cook Foundation, click here.

    The Valentine’s Day fun won’t end at the Landing Event Center! Beginning at 10 p.m. The Nasty Nati Brass Band will lead an impromptu 2nd line parade to the after-party, which will take place on Bishop’s Quarter’s rooftop. Those that attend will be able to enjoy New Orleans-inspired drinks and food in addition to fireworks!

    We are so happy to help get the word out about this unbelievably giving event! Be sure to purchase tickets for the Valentine’s “Maskerade” Ball if you can attend and if not you can still donate to the Candice M. Cook Scholarship Foundation by clicking the button above! We hope to see you at the Ball!

    For more local event updates stay tuned to the Loveland Salad With ME, Cassie Mattia!

  • Food pantry needs – now that the holidays are over

    Food pantry needs – now that the holidays are over

    Loveland, Ohio – Here is a list of the LIFE Food Pantry needs – now that the holidays are over – donations will drop off but need will rise.

    Thank you for supporting the pantry!

    Spaghetti Sauce

    Canned/Jarred applesauce

    Canned Mandarin Oranges

    Hamburger Helper

    Ensure

    Salad Dressing

    BBQ Sauce

    Crackers

    White Sugar

    Bisquick

    Kleenex

    Hand held can openers — easy to turn for our Seniors!

    LIFE is a faith and community supported organization that provides food, financial assistance and programs to those experiencing hardship in the greater Loveland area.

  • You can fix the “current needs” of the LIFE Food Pantry

    You can fix the “current needs” of the LIFE Food Pantry

    Loveland, Ohio – LIFE is a faith and community-supported organization that provides food, financial assistance and programs to those experiencing hardship in the greater Loveland area.

    Thank you for filling our shelves with…

    • Canned beef stew

    • Peanut butter

    • Potato side dishes

    • Hamburger Helper

    • Mashed potatoes

    • Diced tomatoes

    • Canned pineapple

    • Ketchup

    • Mac and Cheese Cups

    • Individual shelf-stable milk – white

    • Fruit cups