Love Center serves 265 families in September with 377 visits and 41,426 pounds of food distributed

The Love Center in Millersburg served 265 families during September, with a total of 377 visits. The food pantry received 41,426 pounds of food, including 27,549 pounds from the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank and 13,877 pounds donated by businesses, churches, and individuals. Volunteers contributed 784 hours of service during the month.

Community support was vital to the Love Center’s efforts. Churches and ministries played a significant role in providing food and cash donations. Faith Lutheran Church, St. John’s Church of Walnut Creek, St. John’s Women’s Ministry of Millersburg, and Zion Reformed Church were among the contributing organizations.

Local businesses, organizations, and clubs also supported the Love Center. Donations came from Berlin Natural Bakery, Coblentz Chocolates, Der Dutchman, Emme Cates, Farmside Country Store, Feikert Sand & Gravel, Derick Geitgey/AIT, Hillcrest Orchard, Holmes County Fair, Holmes County Farm Bureau, Inn Maid Noodles, Jitters Coffee House, Kauffman Bakery, Majora Lane, Mt. Hope Health Store, Renaissance Charitable Foundation, Walmart of Millersburg, and Weaver Produce.

Individuals contributed both food and cash to the Love Center. Donors included Michelle Alexander, Brian Barbey, James Beechy, Alvin Bowman, Ray Casdorph, Kay Earney, Debra Eckleberry, Craig and Pam Kaster, Sue Kauffman, Carita Keim, Towana Moore, Betty Mullet, Aisy Neville, Charles and Billie Nicholson, Thomas and Susan Rochelle, Chris Shetler, Troy and Julie Snyder, Bob Starner, Katharyn Wheeler, George Yoder, Joy Yoder, and seven anonymous donors.

Memorial donations were also received from Thomas and Margaret Bernard, Nancy Bridenthal, Lauretta Clark, Elaine Coblentz, Nora Hitchcock, and Rosanne Rinfret. These contributions helped sustain the Love Center’s mission of serving the community through mercy and practical support.

Those wishing to contribute to the Love Center can send cash donations to P.O. Box 31, Millersburg, OH 44654. Food donations can be dropped off at the Love Center located at 1291 Massillon Road, Suite A, Millersburg, on any Monday, Wednesday, or Friday. The center continues to provide essential aid to families in need, reflecting the biblical call to care for the hungry and the poor, as seen in Matthew 25:35.

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