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Feeding America Statement: When the federal government shuts down, uncertainty begins immediately. Families, federal workers—including active-duty military—people who work for federal contractors and seniors suddenly face impossible choices not knowing if paychecks or food benefits will arrive on time. Many people in America are a single missed paycheck away from needing support from their local food banks. A prolonged shutdown will deepen the strain, and more families will seek help at a time when food banks are already stretched due to sustained high need. The Feeding America network of more than 200 food banks and 60,000 faith-based and charitable food pantries and programs will continue to open our doors for people across the country, but ensuring no one goes hungry will require all of us to work together. Now more than ever, we need to stand united—lawmakers, businesses, faith and community organizations and individuals. We urge Congress to end the shutdown. Shutdowns, especially those that are prolonged, create instability in people’s lives each day they continue and could force many to make impossible choices between putting food on the table and paying their bills. If you or someone you know might be impacted by the shutdown, you can find support at Freestore Foodbank!

Stock the Shelves for Neighbors

Cincinnati, Ohio Charity Donation - Freestore Foodbank

No family should ever face hunger, but more than 274,000 tristate area neighbors don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Join our 2025 Stock the Shelves Campaign and every $1 you give provides up to 3 meals for families, children and seniors facing hunger. Thank you!

  • Kurt Reiber, President & CEO, Freestore Foodbank

Kurt’s Corner (2025 Fall Edition)

Kids need a lot of nutritious food to learn, grow, and thrive all school year. Thanks to you and your tremendous support, we can help provide the nutritious meals they need. I hope you enjoy this edition of Connection and are reminded of the vital difference your support means to families in our community.

  • Map The Meal Gap - Feeding America - Freestore Foodbank Cincinnati Tristate Area

Feeding America Map the Meal Gap

The Map the Meal Gap study, providing estimates of local food insecurity and food costs on an annual basis to better understand people and places facing hunger and to inform decisions and actions that will help us achieve our mission.

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Benefits Enrollment

Freestore Foodbank understands that many families struggle with putting food on the table, especially during difficult times. That’s why we are here to help. We are committed to building trust and ensuring that everyone in our community has access to the resources they need to thrive.

Freestore Foodbank’s mission is to improve lives by eliminating hunger in partnership with our community, and our vision is to create a hunger-free, healthy, and thriving community. To achieve this vision, our objectives are to provide nutritious food, connect to support services and offer a pathway from crisis to stability.

OUR MISSION IN ACTION