The Rotary Clubs of Westerville, WARM and Kroger again this year will team up for the Rotary/WARM Holiday Food Drive.
WARM Executive Director and Sunrise Rotarian Scott Marier announced the 2019 Rotary Holiday Food Drive at the Rotary Club of Westerville luncheon Nov. 7, with club President Tom Shaver looking on.
The food drive takes place in neighborhoods across Westerville. Volunteers are sought to be Team Captains, Drivers and Runners. Call WARM at 614-899-0196, ext 220 to volunteer.
According to the Westerville Area Resource Ministry website, last year, nearly 19,000 pounds of food was donated through the Holiday Food Drive, with an additional 10,200 pounds from the schools. Each month, WARM distributes 22 tons – 44,000 pounds – of food to residents of the Westerville school district.
The schedule for 2019 Rotary/WARM Holiday Food Drive is as follows:
DROP OFF BAGS
Friday, Nov. 29-Wednesday, Dec. 4
Empty grocery bag delivery to Westerville residences begins
PICK UP BAGS
Saturday, December 7 starting at 8:30am
Filled grocery bag pick-up from residences
MONETARY DONATIONS also are welcome
- A gift of $25 could provide 50 meals!
- A Gift of $50 provides 100 meals!
Holiday Food Drive Sponsors
Kroger
Otterbein Center For Community Engagement
Westerville Police Explorers
Westerville City Schools
Rotary Club of Westerville
Rotary Club of Westerville Sunrise
Visit the Westerville Sunrise Rotary webiste
The Rotary Club of Westerville is where Westerville, Ohio business and civic leaders come together to improve their community and larger world through Service Above Self. We are part of Rotary International Explore joining the Rotary Club of Westerville