Loveland Magazine

LOVELAND MAGAZINE

News and Events from the Loveland, Ohio Area

Without fear or favor

Since 2004

Tag: LIFE Food Pantry

  • Food Pantry sends SOS

    Food Pantry sends SOS

    Loveland, Ohio – If you are doing your shopping for the weekend would you consider dropping a box or two of cereal off at the LIFE Food Pantry?

    The pantry has sent out an SOS saying they are completely out of cereal.

    “Thank you for helping us keep those little tummies fed (ok, big tummies eat cereal too…)!”

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

    Tuesday – Saturday 10 AM until noon

    Tuesdays and Thursdays 4 PM until -6:30 PM

    Other Current Needs

    FOOD: Applesauce, Baked Beans, Bisquick, Canned Chicken, Cereal, Chili Beans, Cooking Oil, Flour, Hearty Soups, Hot Cocoa Mix, Juice-Family Size, Peanut Butter, Pears, Pineapple, Potato Sides, Refried Beans, Rice Side Dishes, Sugar
     
    PERSONAL CARE: Body Wash, Cold Medications, Feminine Hygiene Products

    PAPER GOODS: Kleenex, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper

    BABY: Pull-Ups (all sizes), Diapers (sizes 4, 5, 6 and 7)

    WEEKEND BAGS: Individual Shelf Stable White Milk, Tuna and crackers

  • Meijer extending SNAP benefits through March 31 for in-store produce purchase

    Meijer extending SNAP benefits through March 31 for in-store produce purchase

    Loveland, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) announced that changes in federal law mean that February will be the last month of emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) allotments. 

    However, through March 31, Meijer is offering SNAP customers a 10 percent discount on produce purchased in-store, helping families stretch their dollars even further on fresh, healthy food. More info:

  • Download the LIFE Food Pantry shopping list of current needs

    Download the LIFE Food Pantry shopping list of current needs

    Loveland, Ohio – The LIFE Food Pantry is a faith and community-supported organization that provides food, financial assistance, and programs to those experiencing hardship.

    BABY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE! The holidays have passed but the needs have not–our shelves empty as quickly as we can fill them. If you can help, please choose items from the list below and drop them off at the pantry at your convenience! There is a drop-box outside of the Pantry. Thank you for your support–we truly could NOT do this without you!

    Here are the current needs of the Pantry:

    You can download this list to your phone or print it to take with you while shopping.

    LIFE-Food-Pantry-Shopping-List

    LIFE-Food-Pantry-Shopping-ListDownload and Print

  • Winter Art Show & Giving Tree Silent Auction Saturday benefits Life Food Pantry

    Winter Art Show & Giving Tree Silent Auction Saturday benefits Life Food Pantry

    Loveland, Ohio – This Saturday you can bid on some beautiful Christmas Trees crafted by the artists at the Loveland Art Studios on Main and decorate your home if your bid wins.

    Win or lose, you’ve taken a chance that 80% of your winning bid will go to help those Loveland Area residents served by the Loveland Inter-Faith Effort (LIFE) food pantry.

    You can bowse and bid through Saturday from 11 AM until 4 PM.

    The Winter Art Show and open studios are Saturday evening December 10, and the Silent Auction will continue until 9 PM.

    The Bobby Sharp Trio will perform Saturday during the Winter Art Show.

  • Do you know the poverty rate in our beloved city of Loveland?

    Do you know the poverty rate in our beloved city of Loveland?

    A message from the LIFE Food Pantry

    Did you know the poverty rate in our beloved city of Loveland is 10%? The LIFE food pantry helped to feed 20,000 people in 2021 and is on track to exceed that number for 2022. We rely on donations of not only food, but money as well, to purchase perishables and help with emergency financial assistance for our clients.

    We are so very thankful for our donors who help us continue our mission of serving those in need. Please consider giving to LIFE by clicking the link below. No donation is too small to make a difference in the life of our neighbors who need a helping hand.

    https://lifefoodpantry.org/donate-funds/

    Please remember as you go about attending public events around Loveland this holiday season that many venues are offering ways to help the food pantry – check out the event information before you go. These opportunities are also a great way to teach your children to remember those who struggle with food insecurity. They can pick out the food from your own pantry or help you shop for the donations.

    You can also drop off donations right at the Panty.

  • Coats for Kids: Warm winter gear for children in Loveland

    Coats for Kids: Warm winter gear for children in Loveland

    Loveland, Ohio – Allison Spitzley, a junior at Loveland High School, is working on her Girl Scout Gold Award project, which is creating the annual program, Coats for Kids. The goal of this program, which is through the LIFE Food Pantry, is to provide children of LIFE clients with warm winter gear.

    They are collecting donations of new or gently used coats, hats, mittens/gloves, scarves, socks, and winter boots for all ages (infant – adult).

    For more information about this program, you can go to lifefoodpantry.org/coats-for-kids/.

    There are three ways to donate to this program: purchasing items from the Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/216U8YQ2XE547?ref_=wl_share 

    Please note that the shipping option of Chris Spitzley/Coats for Kids needs to be selected; dropping items off at the LIFE Food Pantry, or there will be an item dropoff at Prince of Peace on November 5th from 10 AM until Noon. 

    Sponsorships are available. Donations can be made to LIFE Food Pantry please specify that it is for the Coats for Kids program. Businesses contributing to the banner will be thanked on LIFE’s website. Donations can be made to LIFE Food Pantry please specify that it is for the “Coats for Kids” program.

    Today, approximately 10.5% of Loveland’s population is under the poverty line. Studies show nearly 60% of Americans will directly experience poverty at some point during their adulthood. That means that these families are having to make tough choices on which necessities are needed the most – rent, utilities, food, clothing. All kids should have a carefree childhood and not have to worry about how to stay warm during the winter. Giving a child a brand new winter gear instills confidence and improves their overall wellness to help them thrive and achieve their goals.

    How to be part of the team:
    If you are interested in joining the team to lead a collection in your neighborhood, please reach out to Allison at allison.spitzley@gmail.com. 

    When to donate:
    Donations will be accepted at any time at LIFE Food Pantry and at other locations from October 16th through November 6th.

    How to donate:
    In October, items can be dropped off at the following locations:
    • Loveland Music Academy
    • Prince of Peace
    • Epiphany United Methodist Church
    • Congregation Beth Adam
    • Loveland United Methodist

    What to donate:
    Visit our Amazon Wishlist here to purchase items online and click here to check out our tally of items collected !

  • Empty Bowls tickets for LIFE Food Pantry’s luncheon benefit now available

    Empty Bowls tickets for LIFE Food Pantry’s luncheon benefit now available

    Saturday, October 1

    Seating times for the luncheon are 11 AM until 12:30 PM and 1 PM until 2:30 PM

    Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

    by David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – Would you like a warm bowl of soup and fresh bread from a local restaurant with the bonus of taking home a beautiful, handcrafted pottery bowl made by local artisans?

    And, have all the proceeds benefit the LIFE Food Pantry?

    What: Empty Bowls is a grassroots movement by artists and craftspeople in cities and towns around the world to raise money for food-related charities to care for and feed the hungry in their communities. LIFE Food Pantry in conjunction with Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is hosting our first annual Empty Bowls event to benefit our local food pantry. Patrons will be served a soup luncheon donated by our Loveland restaurants and will go home with a unique pottery bowl of their choice made by a local artist.

    When and Where: Saturday, October 1 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 101 S. Lebanon Road, Loveland, OH. Seating times for the luncheon are 11 AM until 12:30 PM and 1 PM until 2:30 PM.

    How do I sign up? Advance sale tickets will be available beginning August 15 on this website. Patron tickets are $20 for adults and includes a soup luncheon and your choice of a handmade pottery bowl. Children tickets are available for $5 each but only include the meal.

    Other Information: There will be several Raffle Baskets available at the event. Raffle tickets will be on sale at the time of registration as well as the day of the event.  Raffle tickets will be 12/$10 and 25/$20. We will also be having a Split the Pot drawing.  

    The majority of food and raffle basket items have been donated by local Loveland businesses.

    Questions?  513-583-8222 or Save the Empty Bowls Flyer

    Email:  emptybowls@lifefoodpantry.org

    Click here to order tickets

    About Empty Bowls

    Empty Bowls is a grassroots movement by artists and crafts people in cities and towns around the world to raise money for food related charities to care for and feed the hungry in their communities. 

    Empty Bowls supports food-related charitable organizations around the world, and has raised millions of dollars to help end hunger. 

    Think Globally – This Empty Bowls website is dedicated to all the Empty Bowls events around the world to unite for the purpose of sharing our culture, to end hunger and caring for one another. To Live Generously.

    The heart of the world is touched by Linda Blackburn and  John Hartom when their ceramics class made some bowls, added soup, then sent the bowls home as a reminder of all the people that are hungry in the world.

    Please do post and share event information online.  #EmptyBowls  In recognition of all the events around the world and the richness of the cultures we share.

    Empty Bowls is recognized world wide for the contributions to local food related charities with in your community.  Changing the World by Sharing, caring and touching the hearts of people in your community.

  • Will you please help fill the shelves of the LIFE Food Pantry?

    Will you please help fill the shelves of the LIFE Food Pantry?

    Loveland, Ohio – Here are the weekly needs of the LIFE Food Pantry.

    Thank you for supporting your local pantry and neighbors who need a bit of assistance!

    FOOD

    Baked Beans

    BBQ Sauce

    Beef Stew

    Canned Carrots

    Canned Chicken

    Canned Mixed Fruit

    Canned Pineapple

    Canned Salmon

    Cereal

    Chili Beans

    Coffee

    Cooking Oil

    Ensure/Boost

    Flour

    Granola Bars

    Hearty Soups

    Instant Mashed Potatoes

    Juice (LARGE NOT INDIVIDUAL)

    Kidney Beans

    Manwich/Sloppy Joe

    Mixed Vegetables

    Oatmeal Packets

    Pineapple

    Potato Dishes

    Refried Beans

    Rice-a-Roni

    Sugar

    Syrup

    PERSONAL CARE

    Body Wash

    Conditioner

    Deodorant

    Lotion

    Razors

    Shampoo

    Shaving Cream

    Toothpaste

    Tampons

    Diapers Sizes 5,6

    Pullups (all sizes)

    HOUSEHOLD

    Kleenex

    Paper Towels

    Cleaning Products

    About the LIFE Food Pantry

    RECEIVE FOOD

    FOOD PANTRY HOURS
    SUNDAY: Closed
    MONDAY: Closed
    TUESDAY: 10–12, 4–6:30
    WEDNESDAY: 10–12
    THURSDAY: 10–12, 4–6:30
    FRIDAY: 10–12
    SATURDAY: 10–12

    541 Loveland-Madeira Road, Loveland, Ohio 45140
    (513) 583-8222

  • Extra shout-out to help the LIFE Backpack Back to School program

    Extra shout-out to help the LIFE Backpack Back to School program

    Loveland, Ohio – The LIFE Food Pantry Back to School Program is in full swing but they could still use some supplies. Would you please consider donating?

    • NEW backpacks

    • Composition books

    • Folders with prongs

    • Crayola markers

    • Dry erase markers

    Thanks for helping us supply our kids with the means to start the school year with a positive direction!

    Read more and watch this interview about the Backpack program with all the details about how to help:

    [Video] The ABC’s of LIFE Food Pantry’s Back to School…

  • [Video] The ABC’s of LIFE Food Pantry’s Back to School Backpack Drive

    [Video] The ABC’s of LIFE Food Pantry’s Back to School Backpack Drive

    by David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – Who doesn’t remember being a kid and you get the fresh new box of crayons, Terri Carter answered when I asked her why the LIFE Food Pantry does their Back to School Backpack Drive each year. She continued, “It’s a new start. It’s a new year. It’s a new backpack filled with supplies.”

    It’s early, but it’s never too early to help Loveland Area children be ready to head to their first day of Fall classes. You can help them go back with the same things and confident attitude that their more affluent classmates will have. Terri explains why in the interview.

    Carolina Maurer added, “With dignity. With new school things.”

    Terri is the President of the food pantry and Carolina coordinates their back-to-school program. I spoke to both today at the food pantry in Shoppers Haven to find out what they are doing and how you can help. I’m pretty sure after watching them answer questions, you will be willing to pitch in.

    Check the. “Amazon Wish List” for the Backpack Program.

    Follow the Pantry on FaceBook.

    Follow and join the LIFE Food Pantry Volunteers.

    Visit the Pantry’s website to find out more about receiving assistance for yourself or your children, volunteering, or the instructions to hold a food drive in your place of worship, workplace, or friendly neighborhood.