Fill a Truck. Feed Families. Fight Hunger.
September is National Hunger Awareness and Action Month. EASE has teamed up with the Mid-Ohio Food Collective and the Columbus Crew for a canned food drive to raise money and collect food to eliminate hunger in Central Ohio.
Donations Open: Sept. 1 – Oct. 1, 2022
Community Give Against Hunger
EASE, in partnership with the Columbus Crew, is raising food and money for the Mid-Ohio Food Collective. Throughout September, you can donate online or in person at any of our official drop-off sites listed below.
Donation Sites & How To Get Involved
Official Donation Sites
- Donate Online
- EASE HQ – EASE Logistics, 5725 Avery Rd., Dublin, OH 43026
- Lower.com Field
How to Get Involved
At Lower.com Field
- Join us Saturday, October 1, for Fan Appreciation Night.
- Purchase a specialty cocktail at the SpeakEASEy. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the drive.
- Every Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., in the West Lobby, come drop off your canned goods!
- During Crew Home Games, (9/3, 9/18, and 10/1) come drop off canned goods to the EASE Crew-zer near the EAP Gate.
DID YOU KNOW?
For every $1 donated, the Mid-Ohio Food Collective can distribute $5.22 worth of groceries.
DONATING IS GREEN
- Helps with waste minimization.
- Reduces trash/dumpster fees.
- Recycles useful product avoiding landfills.
- Cycles through product more quickly.
HUNGER STATS
- 1 in every 5 people in Ohio are food insecure.
- 1 in every 4 children in Ohio are food insecure.
- MOFC is seeing a 16% increase in demand for food compared to last year.
PEOPLE HELPED
- MOFC distributes enough food for 189,000 meals a day.
- Last year, MOFC served more than 517,000 individuals.
Most Needed Food Items
- Chili with beans
- Canned fruit (in juice / light syrup)
- Tuna
- Canned meat
- Soup with vegetables
- Peanut butter
Drop-Off Location
EASE Logistics, 5725 Avery Rd., Dublin, OH 43026
Lower.com Field, 96 Columbus Crew Way, Columbus, OH 43215
Crew Fan Appreciation Night Hosted By EASE
Join us, October 1 at Lower.com stadium for fan appreciation night sponsored by EASE as the Columbus Crew faces off against the NY Red Bulls! Bring a canned food item or donate online.
During halftime, we’ll present a check to the Mid-Ohio Food Collective and celebrate the difference we made with your support!
SpeakEASEy
Donate with every purchase!
Purchase an EASElixir specialty drink at our SpeakEASEy, located in the main plaza at Lower.com stadium during any home match between now and October 1. A portion of all proceeds will go to fighting hunger across Central Ohio!
Use #GIVEwithEASE to share how you’re participating!
Thank you to everyone helping us make a positive impact within Central Ohio.
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