Post by J u l e e on Mar 13, 2020 18:13:47 GMT
Is there any mobilization in your area to help those around you who will suffer the most with shutdowns, etc.? Even if it's likely to affect a small area, we can share what we find here with others and spread some hope.
Ohio schools have closed for the next three weeks as of yesterday and I know there are already hungry children just one day later due to this decision. Programs have yet to be set up, although they are in the works. In the meantime Joshua's Place has set up donation locations to collect items to assemble and deliver meal kits to families who will need help over these next few weeks.
Do you know of any programs or have resources to share with people who may be in your area? Post them here!
On Thursday Governor Mike DeWine announced that all Ohio public schools would be closed for three weeks. Many Ohio students depend on their local schools for free and reduced school breakfast and lunches throughout the school year. The sudden and unexpected nature of this cancellation leaves many families struggling to find resources for food. Additionally, many low-income workers do not have benefits that pay them for work when their place of employment has closed temporarily.
Joshua’s Place is partnering with local school districts in King’s, Mason, Lebanon and Little Miami to help these students have food while school is out. The focus of this plan is to collect, package and distribute Student Meal Kits to the families that have need.
The first step in the plan is to collect the specific items needed this Saturday and Sunday, March 14th and 15th from 8am to noon at designated drop off locations. Once collected Joshua’s Place volunteers will inventory, pack and distribute the kits in cooperation with the local school districts.
Joshua’s Place has prepared the specific needs and drop off locations and times below. Donors can also give cash online at www.joshuasplace.cc/donate. Follow Joshua’s Place on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/jpvillage) and stay tuned here for more details on packaging and distribution and other needs that may arise.