community Collections
Below is a list of the different Food For The Hungry collections hosted by the Knox County community.
Double the Donation
The Country Club Rehabilitation Campus of Mount Vernon is now collecting food donations for its Double the Donation Food For The Hungry collection. They will be matching the number of donated cans/food items collected from now until Drive Day, December 13th. Donations can be taken to the main building at 1350 Yauger Rd., Mount Vernon OH 43050, from 8:30AM-5PM. If you have questions, contact Chris Turner at (740) 263-0420.
Mattress Firm
​Mattress Firm at 915 Coshocton Ave, Mount Vernon, is collecting non-perishable food items for Food For The Hungry during the entire month of November. Mattress Firm is offering coupons to those who donate. Store hours are 10am-8pm.
Thirsty Thursdays
The Kenyon Inn is doing a special Thirsty Thursdays promotion to support Food For The Hungry. Thirsty Thursdays will take place every Thursday from now until December 7. From 4-8pm on Thursday, bring in 3 non-perishable food items and get 1 complimentary featured cocktail (this is 1 per person). 100% of donations will go to Food For The Hungry. The Kenyon Inn is located at 100 W. Wiggin Street. Gambier OH 43022.
Stuffing Collection
CES Credit Union is collecting boxes of stuffing mix at each credit union location from now until December 6, 2024. Boxes collected at the two Mount Vernon locations will support Food For The Hungry and be distributed through Interchurch of Knox County. Cash donations are also welcome. (Donations made at locations outside of Knox County will be distributed to food pantries in that community.) The goal for Knox County is to have 200 boxes! Hours are 8:30 am - 5:30 pm. CES branches are at 400 West Chestnut St. and 1215 Yauger Rd., Mount Vernon, OH.
Boxes on the Buses
Knox Area Transit will have boxes on each bus for collecting non-perishable food items. The collection runs from December 3-13.