Grants of $5,000

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First Church of the Nazarene East Knox Food Bags

This grant will be used to purchase food for families from East Knox and Danville schools who rely on the breakfast and lunch programs during the school year and face gaps in summer nutrition. First Naz aims to provide 40-60 boxes bi-weekly to both schools. 

 First Church of the Nazarene Father’s Table Pantry and Hot Meal.

This grant will be used to purchase food to sustain the weekly hot meal and pantry programs (which serve 81+ households with children) throughout the summer months. Hot meals attendance has been 60-80 people each week.

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Grants of $2,500

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Central Christian Church Food Pantry

They operate a monthly food pantry through the Central Church facility in Mount Vernon. Their clients receive a box of canned goods, including soups, pasta, canned vegetables, and canned meat (when available). This grant will be used to purchase perishable items unavailable through Mid-Ohio Food Bank—bread, fresh fruit, dairy products (yogurt, string cheese), and beverages—for approximately 150 children per month during June, July, and August. 

Church on the Rise Food Pantry

They provide food and other products to people in need in the county by distributing food/other items every third Saturday of the month. This grant will help them purchase food throughout the summer to ensure school-age children without sufficient resources receive adequate meals. 

Covenant Church Food Pantry

Covenant Church Food Pantry is a group of volunteers (mostly members of the church) who work hard to obtain food and distribute it monthly to families in need. The money will be used to increase food supply for families with children who lose access to school-provided meals during summer break. 

Martinsburg Activity Center

The Activity Center provides free lunches to children during the summer months. 60 people will receive lunch Monday through Friday. 

The Escape Zone - EZ Diner

The Escape Zone will provide meals to EZ children on Friday nights. The aim is to provide kid-friendly meals that include healthy items like fresh fruits and vegetables and lean protein. 70 people are served each Friday.

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Grants of $2,000

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Knox County Transit  

Knox County Transit will use its grant funds to purchase 28 wheeled carts to allow specifically identified food-insecure riders (including wheelchair users) to safely transport large grocery loads on public transit. 

Mount Vernon Seventh-Day Adventist Hill Church – Knox Hot Meals  

The funds will be used to supplement donations that cover food and paper supply costs for weekly hot meals - open to all community members, including school-age children and families. 

The Salvation Army

This grant will provide healthy snacks and meals (breakfast, AM snack, lunch, PM snack) for up to 112 children per day in childcare and summer day camp programs at the Salvation Army, Monday–Friday. 

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Grants of $1,000

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Afterglow Christian Mission House

This grant will cover food costs for daily meals (breakfast and dinner) open to all community members. Afterglow is anticipating increased attendance from school-age children during summer break. 

CHOMP Ministries

Holiday fruit baskets will be distributed to 60+ low-income families in December, with a goal of expanding distribution by 10% over 2025 levels. FFTH awarded CHOMP $2,500 for the 2025 Winter Grant cycle to fund its Summer Produce Market.