IPM's Summer Picnics, a tradition spearheaded by our Pantry Partners since 2021 at our former Newtown and Amelia pantries, took on a new flavor this year as we adapted them to IPM's new Pantry and Distribution Center.
In June we distributed grilled, bagged hotdog meals to neighbors in our Monday Drive-Through Pantry, and in July we distributed the lunches to families in our Monday Choice Pantry.
We are very grateful to IPM's Pantry Partners and church and community partners who provided the funding for the food, as well as staffing the grilling/distribution teams:
Cincinnati Eastside Rotary Club, Savor Seasonings LLC, Mt. Carmel Christian Church, Mercy Health Clermont, Sharefax Credit Union, Park National Bank, TQL Cares, Armstrong Chapel United Methodist Church (not pictured) and Doscher's Candy Co.
The meals also included "inspiration gifts" for our neighbors, ranging from seed packets and cards to pens emblazoned with uplifting quotes. IPM is so blessed to have these partnerships that feed families both in body and spirit!
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