
Did you know that you have an amazing gift of kindness sitting in your pantry? Friday, September 4th, is National Food Bank Day, and our REALTORS® encourage you to give back to our community by donating to a local food bank. National Food Bank Day is a relatively new United States holiday, but food banks and pantries have operated in our country for decades.
Celebrating National Food Bank Day in Mansfield
You can celebrate National Food Bank Day in a number of ways. First and foremost, you can donate nonperishable foods to your local food bank. It's best to ask the food bank which items they are in need of first. Sometimes too many cans are donated and they actually have a shortage of fresh food items like fruits and vegetables. You could also make a generous monetary donation to help these food pantries keep their operations running as efficiently as possible. If you're unable to donate physical items, you can donate your time and help the food bank sort donations, assist members of the community, and complete administrative tasks.
We encourage you to extend your kindness by supporting one of our local food banks for National Food Bank Day:
- Salvation Army – 47 S. Main St., Mansfield, OH 44902
For nearly 150 years, the Salvation Army of Mansfield has helped improve the quality of life for countless families in Northeast Ohio. When you donate to the Salvation Army, you're helping families throughout the area receive the healthy foods that they are in vital need of. When bringing in your food donation, consider bringing in a box of other household goods or clothes to give as well.
- LSS Delaware County Food Bank – 73 London Rd., Delaware, OH 43015
Delivering hunger relief and family services to the Delaware area, LLS Delaware County Food Bank serves countless families near our Delaware homes for sale. Consider donating a box of nonperishable goods to their location or another LSS Food Bank on National Food Bank Day.
- Berean Baptist Bread of Life Food Pantry – 2145 Middle Bellville Rd., Mansfield, OH 44904
The Berean Baptist Bread of Life Food Pantry extends their services to provide food and other essential items to those in need throughout the community. With open arms, they invite all residents to share in their mission by donating goods to help your fellow neighbors.
- Lucas Area Food Pantry – 252 W. Main St., Lucas, OH 44843
The kind folks at Lucas Area Food Pantry want to remind the Lucas community that they're always available to lend a helping hand. They partner with the Cleveland Food Bank and Lucas Area Ministerial Association to provide three meals for three days twice a month for each family in need. Knowing that a generous organization gives back to their community makes our Lucas homes for sale some of the most welcoming neighborhoods in the area.
- Fish Food Pantry – 29 Walnut St., Shelby, OH 44875
The Shelby Christian Outreach Help Line is committed to compassionately serving the Shelby community with care and love. Their Fish Food Pantry takes their mission one step further by providing boxes of food to those in need in the community. Four times a year, members of the Shelby community are able to pick up a box of food for their household. Consider bringing in a donation of perishable foods next time you browse our Shelby homes for sale.
Thank you for helping us ensure that the men, women, and children in our community have access to the nourishment they need. If you're searching for a space of your own where your family can come together around the table, contact us. We'll show you our favorite Mansfield homes for sale.