LOVELAND MAGAZINE

News and Events from the Loveland, Ohio Area

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Since 2004

Tag: LIFE

  • [WATCH] Loveland, you’ve out done yourselves this time

    [WATCH] Loveland, you’ve out done yourselves this time

     

    Talk about “pop-up” stores, here’s one for the books!

     

    David Miller is the Managing Editor of Loveland Magazine

    by David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – Terri Carter took time out of a very busy day while at the Avon-Miami Masonic Lodge next to Home of the Brave Park last Monday morning to tell me how the LIFE Food Pantry turned the entire space into their annual Christmas Giving Shop. Terri is the President of the Loveland Interfaith Effort, more commonly known as the Loveland LIFE Food Pantry.

    LIFE is a faith and community-supported organization that provides food, financial assistance, and programs to those experiencing hardship. At the Giving Shop, one member of a household may shop for gifts for the entire family; underwear, socks, two articles of clothing, and an appropriate gift for each family member 18 and under. At the shop are toys for kids, teen gifts, gift cards, pajamas, and household family gifts such as a toaster, crockpot, coffeepot, bed linens, cookware, etc.

    Please, Loveland community, lend an ear as Terri tells you about how this monumental endeavor took a village to be the most successful in her memory.

    All of the staff and board members, Lodge members, and those who so generously put it all together should be smiling and patting themselves on the back right now and all through the holiday season. Thank you to all who so lavishly donated the marvelous Christmas presents for our Loveland children and their families!

    About Avon-Miami Masonic Lodge

    Avon-Miami No. 542 was formed when two prominent Masonic Lodges in the Cincinnati area merged. Miami No. 46 received its charter from the Grand Lodge of Ohio on January 7, 1818. Avon No. 542 received its charter from the Grand Lodge of Ohio on October 22, 1885. Both Lodges have enjoyed rich histories, complete with historically notable Brethren. Julius and Max Fleischmann were members of Avon No. 542. Julius was elected mayor of Cincinnati from 1900-1905. His brother Max was an industrialist who owned the famous Fleischmann Yeast & Gin Co. and sold the business in 1929 to the J.P. Morgan banking interests for … [ Read More ]

  • Jeffrey Atkinson of Edward Jones is a “LIFEsaver”

    Jeffrey Atkinson of Edward Jones is a “LIFEsaver”

    Jeffrey Atkinson

    Loveland, Ohio – Jeffrey Atkinson of Edward Jones signed up as a LIFEsaver, providing a monthly financial donation to LIFE. Recurring monthly donations help us to budget and plan for regular items needed, provide financial assistance to clients, and run programs such as our Back-to School backpacks and holiday food baskets.

    Thank you for your support! Visit our website to learn how you can be a LIFEsaver! https://lifefoodpantry.org/annual-campaign/

  • As we move into a new season, we always have fresh hope

    As we move into a new season, we always have fresh hope

    by Linda Bergholz

    Spring in the Midwest – we’ve seen sunshine, flowers, heavy rain, crazy wind and even snow!

    As we move into a new season, we always have fresh hope. But many of our clients are facing the same issues that plagued them through the winter. Unpaid bills and rising food and shelter costs continue to weigh on their minds.

    Spring is the time of our annual Feed The Hungry campaign, which brings hope that LIFE clients will have a brighter season.

    This year we are changing the name to better reflect what we do – it’s more than food. While food donations are important, monthly pledges from the community and business partners help us buy needed perishables such as milk, eggs, and cheese but also does so much more. Financial donations allow us to pay emergency financial assistance for items such as rent, utilities, prescription medicines, and maintenance for vehicles, so clients can continue to live safely in their homes and have reliable transportation for work.

    You will receive information next month about this important campaign, and how you can be a LIFEsaver* with just the click of a button from the comfort of your home, office, or anywhere. We make it easy for to make a monthly donation, would you please consider it? Of course, we welcome one-time donations as well, which is also easy to do online. You can also drop a check in the mail or bring it by in person – we love to show off our pantry! 

    Spring cleaning is just around the corner!  We need cleaning products such as window and floor products, all-purpose cleaners, paper towels, bathroom cleaning products, anything you use to make your house fresh and clean. When you pick up supplies for your home, please consider adding a few additional items to donate to the pantry.

    *LIFE is so thankful for our LIFEsavers, who provide an ongoing monthly contribution to help our neighbors in need. If you’d like to learn more about donating and being a LIFEsaver, visit our

  • 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.

  • 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