In this special 'live' episode of “Everyone at the Table,” host Scott Light sits down with Mid-Ohio Food Collective's President and CEO, Matt Habash, to discuss the current state of hunger and poverty in our community. Celebrating Matt's 40th year of service at MOFC, this episode was recorded in front of a live audience made up of financial donors, food donors, volunteers, board members, agency partners, and more – all the folks who make the collective’s work possible every day. Tune in to hear Matt’s reflections on the progress made over the past four decades and his vision for the future of ..read more

Join us for a special live recording of Mid-Ohio Food Collective's podcast, Everyone at the Table.  Our podcast host Scott Light will be discussing the current state of hunger and poverty in our community with MOFC's President and CEO Matt Habash.    This special evening aligns with Matt's 40th year of service at MOFC. The discussion will draw upon historical perspective, and we'll look to the future of the work of ending hunger. Space is limited, but there are still seats available. We'd love for you to join us! RSVP your attendance today! Details:Tuesday, June 25th Please a ..read more

 In this episode of “Everyone At The Table,” host Scott Light sits down with three leaders fighting to end childhood hunger. Mid-Ohio Food Collective’s Director of Prepared Foods, Sha-Wana Pressley, and Executive Chef, Jay Cotrell, sit down alongside MOFC Board Member and American Electric Power executive, Brian Sherrick, to address the critical issue of childhood hunger during the summer months -- a time when children who depend on school meals often go without. Tune in to learn how MOFC and AEP are bridging this gap in food access to ensure that no child goes hungry.  Help us sprea ..read more

Did you know more than 40% of the households served by Mid-Ohio Food Collective are home to a senior? That’s why this spring, MOFC is shining a light on senior hunger in our communities. MOFC’s Senior Hunger Programs Manager Charity Eilerman and Director of the Franklin County Office on Aging, Chanda Wingo,  join host Scott Light for a thoughtful discussion on the challenges facing many seniors and insights into  proactive measures to address these issues. Correction Note: During the discussion at approximately 5:42, the Director of the Franklin County Office on Aging, Chanda Wingo ..read more

Tis the season for giving back! In our final episode of the year, we're excited to welcome some very special guests on this very special day at Mid-Ohio Food Collective. Double Your Donation Day is a one-day fundraising event where every dollar donated is generously matched by our sponsors. Tune in to hear from our friends at Bob Evans Farms as they discuss what Double Your Donation Day means to them. Host Scott Light also speaks with Jennifer Griffith, Regional President of First Merchants Bank, Sam Grimsley, MOFC’S Development Coordinator of Corporate Relations and Christine Roberts, VP of p ..read more

Welcome back for another episode of Everyone at the Table! In this episode, join us at the Mid-Ohio Farm’s Garden at NBC4 studios! You will meet Taylor Berschet, Farm Manager and Trevor Horn, Farm Director. Additionally, you'll learn about the farm's locations, educational components and the future of the urban agriculture. Along with our host Scott Light, don’t miss this exciting “on the farm” episode of Everyone at the Table. We are thinking of you.   If you need food, or know someone who does, we’re here to help. Click here for food resources in your area.  ..read more

Welcome back to season two of Everyone at the Table! Join us for our Hunger Action Month episode as we dive deeper into the three pillars of MOFC: volunteer, advocate and donate.  In this episode, you will learn more about these three pillars with a dedicated volunteer at the Mid-Ohio Market on Norton Road, Ana Piquinela.  You will also get a behind the scenes look into the September 11th National Day of Service, with Melissa Lounsbury, VP of the organization, Kids Around the World.  Along with our host Scott Light, don’t miss this exciting season opener episode of Everyone ..read more

It's the final episode of season 1 of Everyone at the Table!  Join us for a conversation about all things Mid-Ohio Markets. We are joined by Brad Draper, Senior Vice President of Operations at MOFC and Cheryl Wooten, Executive Director of HEART (Helping Eastside and Reynoldsburg Thrive).  In this episode, you'll learn about the strategy behind Mid-Ohio Markets and what's to come for HEART and future markets. Enjoy! Be on the lookout for season 2 in September!  We are thinking of you. If you need food, or know someone who does, we’re here to help. Click here for food resources in ..read more

Join us for this very important and timely episode of Everyone At The Table.  We are joined by MOFC’s Grassroots Government Relations Specialist, Hallie Carrino-Lee and Director of Government Relations, Tim White, as they discuss the potential impact of the state budget and what it could mean for the future of hunger in Ohio. You will also learn ways in which you can advocate on behalf of MOFC to elevate our voices within the conversation. Along with our host Scott Light, don’t miss this episode! We are thinking of you. If you need food, or know someone who does, we’re here to help. Click ..read more

Dive into episode four with Mid-Ohio Food Collective President and CEO Matt Habash.  You’ll learn about the work of ending hunger, what food insecurity looked like when the foodbank was founded in 1980 and more insight into hunger in our community. With our host Scott light, don’t miss this great episode of Everyone at the Table. We are thinking of you. If you need food, or know someone who does, we’re here to help. Click here for food resources in your area.    To learn more about our Flagship Anti-Hunger Center, click here!     ..read more