Updates on Our Community

Summer 2023

Springboro Community Assistance Center will be open this summer on a regular schedule, but with earlier hours for the season.

Our choice pantry will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. on June 12, June 26, July 10, July 24 and August 14.

School resumes August 15 and our hours will change again.

Please watch our Facebook page for announcements about school supply distribution.

Second Annual Scholarships Awarded

SCAC Executive Director Wendy Grothjan presented two scholarships to members of the Class of 2023.

Ayleen Duenas and Alexandra Ansell each received $1,000 for one year.

Criteria for the scholarship include a GPA of at least 2.75 and volunteer service at the SCAC. This year, both recipients were regular SCAC volunteers.

“We received a number of strong applications and are excited to see this program grow,” Grothjan said. “Congratulations to all the members of the class of 2023.”

Duenas plans to study at the University of Cincinnati. Ansell will attend Wright State University majoring in mathematics. 

Springboro churches continue to provide monthly food drives to keep the SCAC's pantry stocked. Additional support is provided during holiday events.

This year, Covenant Presbyterian Church provided delicious Easter treats for our neighbors. Food drives were held in March at Fairhaven Church, in April at The Point and in May at Jubilee Church.

These food drives are also often accompanied by generous cash donations. In June, Covenant Presbyterian will host a food drive and Springboro United Church of Christ will host one in July.

Thank you to the Springboro Pastors Association and your congregations for your continued support!

Springboro Schools have always been supportive of the SCAC. As they wrapped up their year, the Student Council at Dennis Elementary School hosted a very successful food drive. Thanks to counselor Liz Wenzel for organizing the effort.

Additionally, the SCAC received $500 from the Springboro High School chapter of S.A.D.D.: Students Against Drunk Driving.

Thank you all for your support!

Springboro Community Assistance Center is grateful for all donations.

Here is what we need the most right now.

• napkins
• Kleenex
• toilet paper (preferably in four packs)
• Ziploc bags (gallon, quart, sandwich and snack sizes)
• aluminum foil, wax paper and plastic wrap
• dryer sheets
• bleach
• laundry soap
• multipurpose cleaners
• toilet bowl cleaners
• Pledge
• glass cleaners
• floor cleaner
• trash bags
• dish soap
• dishwasher detergent/pods
• shampoo and conditioner, shampoo w/conditioner
• body wash (children's, men’s & women’s)
• deodorant (men's & women’s)
• shaving supplies (men’s & woman’s)
• feminine hygiene (pads & tampons)
• hairspray
• diapers (sizes 1, 5 and 6)
• baby bath wash
• dry dog & cat food
• wet cat food
• coffee, tea
• juice: family-size bottles and juice boxes
• sugar & brown sugar
• cooking oil
• frosting, pie filing, cake mixes, brownie mixes & cookie mixes
• canned Manwich & chili
• canned meat (corned beef, hot dog sauce & chicken)
• canned potatoes and sweet potatoes
• Chef Boyardee beefaroni and lasagna
• Campbell's Spaghetti O's
• canned fruit & applesauce
• baked beans & pork-n-beans
• tomatoes (whole, crushed and stewed)
• tomato sauce & tomato paste
• boxed au gratin & scalloped potatoes
• boxed mashed potatoes, stuffing and rice
• Hamburger Helper
• taco shells
• pickles
• egg noodles
• Knorr Rice Sides
• oats and instant oats
• pancake mix
• syrup
• PopTarts
• cereal
• ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, salad dressing and salsa
• strawberry jelly
• pasta sauce
• snack foods (chips, crackers, pretzels, popcorn, Goldfish, Cheez-it’s, nuts & trail mix)
• sweet treats (cookies, Rice Krispies, Little Debbie & Hostess treats)

Please note that we do NOT accept expired items, opened items, or loose items (i.e. granola bars that are not in the box they came in).

Please note that we also do not accept used clothing or household items.

There are drop boxes outside the Educare building next to Springboro Junior High School (1629 South Main Street, Springboro, Ohio). Donations are accepted at any time!

You can help SCAC keep the food flowing in many different ways. If you shop at Kroger or Dorothy Lane Market, register your rewards cards so their Community Rewards and Good Neighbor Programs benefit SCAC.

These donations DO make a difference. Between May 1 and July 31, more than $700 made its way to SCAC thanks to 121 households who shop at Kroger with registered cards.

Go online to www.kroger.com or www.dorothylane.com or visit customer service. A percentage of your total will be donated to SCAC every time you shop.

SCAC is a proud partner

with Shared Harvest Foodbank.