From BROWN BAG FOOD PROJECT
Brown Bag Food Project will be hosting the 14th Annual MLK Day Of Service Community Food Drive Jan. 15-17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event started in 2008 when President Obama declared MLK Day as a day of service and has continued throughout the city of Bowling Green. Volunteers canvassed the city for donations for the local food pantries. Due to COVID the event has changed to a drive-up and drop-off donation drive. The event will continue the same this year.
Donations will benefit multiple food pantries in Bowling Green and Wood County. Donations can be dropped off at 530 Sand Ridge Road Bowling Green between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Suggested donated items are nonperishable food items, hygiene and personal care items, diapers and pet food. Monetary donations will also be accepted via mail 530 Sand Ridge Rd Bowling Green Ohio 43402 and also online at Brownbagfoodproject.org/donate or via Venmo @BrownBagFoodProject
Volunteers are also needed for the event and can sign up at brownbagfoodproject.org
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The Brown Bag Food Project is a nonprofit in Wood County that provides 5-7 days’ worth of food and toiletries to families in need. 14.8% of residents in Wood County struggle with food insecurity and are unsure of where their next meal is going to come from.
The Brown Bag Food Project addresses the emergency, immediate need for food. They offer a well-balanced assortment of both perishable and non-perishable items while being able to address any specific dietary restrictions their clients may have.
They also provide toiletries such as tooth brushes, toilet paper and shampoo, as well as pet food since food stamps do not cover these items.
Most importantly, the Brown Bag Food Project does not deny service to anyone in Wood County and does everything they can to make sure every person is treated with dignity and respect.
