In 2022 Ohio food banks distributed more than 242 million pounds of food and grocery items to residents in all 88 counties.
Winter utility bills, ongoing inflation and easing pandemic-related supports are putting pressure on Ohioans' household budgets. Food banks report struggling to meet demand. State lawmakers recently provided $25-million in the year-end spending bill to help address ongoing food hardship.
She said amid inflation and high gas prices, more families have spent down emergency savings and are swiping cards more frequently to meet basic needs. Novotny said communities continue to be generous donating food, but many pantries are not able to bring in enough cash to keep operations running at the pace needed to match demand for the families across all 88 Ohio counties who rely on them.
Novotny said cash donations are the best way to help your regional food bank, if that is something you want to do.
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