We Miss Celebrating With You!

April 2021

Dear Friends,

Over the past week I kept thinking, “Something is different...something is missing at IPM this time of year. ” Suddenly, it came to me. I realized I was missing the hustle and bustle associated with preparing for our annual Celebration Event. There is so much excitement and energy leading up to Celebration and we love the opportunity to connect YOU with our mission of feeding families and nourishing souls. Because you give so generously, we feel it’s important to share the impact YOU have made on those in need. Celebration has always been the time for us to do that.

After careful consideration, we have suspended large events for now; however, we truly miss the opportunity to share the stories of IPM's guests with you. Especially over the last year, families have needed IPM like never before. We experienced a 121% growth in households served - providing over 1.1 million pounds of groceries. Many families faced unemployment or underemployment. Others worried about their fragile health and how it might be impacted by COVID-19. Some were just alone and isolated. In serving these families, IPM provided a sense of hope and security; because of YOU, they did not have to worry about where their next meal was coming from.

Grateful families shared with us:

“Since COVID hit, my mom had to move in with us to keep her safe, because she has lung problems and was at high risk. My husband is working, but it just isn’t enough. I don’t know what I would do without you.”

“You are such a blessing. We are on a tight budget, and it is so challenging to get by. You REALLY help.”

“The people working the Drive-Through are always so friendly. It’s not just the food. You brighten my day.”

“This means so much to us. You have no idea. I don’t know what I would have done without you. I lost my job, and I NEVER would have made it through. You are amazing.”

“This past year was so frightening. IPM kept us ALIVE.”

As we continue to serve, even though we can’t be seated together, please consider this your Moment for Mission: your opportunity to raise your paddle and continue to make an impact by clicking on the link below. We look forward to the day we can all be together again and share our guests’ stories in person. Until then, we thank you for helping us meet this unprecedented need in our community.

Click Here to Give for Your Moment for Mission

With gratitude,

Alida Hart

President and CEO

IPM Food Pantry

IPM Thanks Our Pantry Partners For Ongoing Support!

The Dan Varner Band

Dawn Management

Doscher's Candies

Ivy Hills Country Club

Lykins Energy Solutions

The Motz Group

Mercy Health Foundation

Park National Bank

Savor Seasonings, LLC

Jeff Wyler Automotive Family

Zimcom

Zimmerman & Company CPAs

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