Everyone at the Table. A Mid-Ohio Food Collective podcast
Yes, we are a foodbank. But we are also so much more! This is the Mid-Ohio Food Collective podcast, Everyone at the Table. In this podcast, you will gain a fresh perspective on all things MOFC! Join our host Scott Light, as he leads conversations about the evolving work of ending hunger. For a new perspective on foodbanking and hunger in our community, don’t miss Everyone at the Table.
Episodes
16 episodes
Eastland Prosperity Center: co-creating a space where everyone can thrive
With our neighbors and partners, Mid-Ohio Food Collective is leading a bold vision for hunger relief and community in southeast Columbus. The Eastland Prosperity Center will combine a free food market with a community health center, city servic...
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27:05
Setting the Holiday Table: How innovation in Food Sourcing and Corporate Giving are meeting the need
During the holiday season, many of us look forward to meals shared with family and friends. For those facing food insecurity, however, this time of year can bring added pressure. In this episode of Everyone at the Table, we delve into how innov...
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Hunger Action Month: Hunger Lives Here and so does help
On this episode of “Everyone at the Table” we discuss all things Hunger Action Month. A monthlong effort to raise awareness and take action to end hunger. We are joined by Sarah Kuhns, the Advocacy and Engagement Manager at the Ohio As...
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'Live' from MOFC: Matt Habash on Hunger and Hope
In this special 'live' episode of “Everyone at the Table,” host Scott Light sits down with Mid-Ohio Food Collective's President and CEO, Matt Habash, to discuss the current state of hunger and poverty in our community. Celebrating Matt's 40th y...
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No School Means No Lunch: Addressing Childhood Hunger When School Lets Out
In this episode of “Everyone At The Table,” host Scott Light sits down with three leaders fighting to end childhood hunger. Mid-Ohio Food Collective’s Director of Prepared Foods, Sha-Wana Pressley, and Executive Chef, Jay Cotrell...
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31:41
Feeding Hope: Addressing Senior Hunger in Ohio
Did you know more than 40% of the households served by Mid-Ohio Food Collective are home to a senior? That’s why this spring, MOFC is shining a light on senior hunger in our communities. MOFC’s Senior Hunger Programs Manager Charity Eilerman an...
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The Season of Giving at Mid-Ohio Food Collective
Tis the season for giving back! In our final episode of the year, we're excited to welcome some very special guests on this very special day at Mid-Ohio Food Collective. Double Your Donation Day is a one-day fundraising event where every dollar...
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'On the Farm' with the Mid-Ohio Food Collective
Welcome back for another episode of Everyone at the Table! In this episode, join us at the Mid-Ohio Farm’s Garden at NBC4 studios! You will meet Taylor Berschet, Farm Manager and Trevor Horn, Farm Director. Additionally, you'll learn about the ...
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Hunger Lives Here … and So Does Help!
Welcome back to season two of Everyone at the Table! Join us for our Hunger Action Month episode as we dive deeper into the three pillars of MOFC: volunteer, advocate and donate. In this episode, you will learn more about thes...
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27:40
The HEART of the Market
It's the final episode of season 1 of Everyone at the Table! Join us for a conversation about all things Mid-Ohio Markets. We are joined by Brad Draper, Senior Vice President of Operations at MOFC and Cheryl Wooten, Executive Director...
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The $15 million question: The Statehouse's impact on hunger and how to be an advocate
Join us for this very important and timely episode of Everyone At The Table. We are joined by MOFC’s Grassroots Government Relations Specialist, Hallie Carrino-Lee and Director of Government Relations, Tim White, as they discuss ...
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'We're not going to foodbank our way out of this.' A conversation with Matt Habash
Dive into episode four with Mid-Ohio Food Collective President and CEO Matt Habash. You’ll learn about the work of ending hunger, what food insecurity looked like when the foodbank was founded in 1980 and more insight into hunger in our c...
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Food is health and MOFC's Farmacy Program delivers both
There are more than 35,000 of your neighbors and friends taking part in a program that helps bring fresh, nutritious food to tables all over Central Ohio. As great as that is, this program does even more. It's changing health outco...
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MOFC helps coordinate rapid response to SNAP benefits changes
Welcome to episode two of Everyone at the Table! In this episode, our host Scott Light is joined by two special guests: Juanita Burden is Director of Benefits and Customer Outreach, and Debera Diggs is a Healthcare Navigator at MOFC. They...
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