<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0plyVU_0viCmF7z00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0plyVU_0viCmF7z00" width="1320" height="743" >COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — September is Hunger Action Month, and the Mid-Ohio Food Collective is taking significant steps to combat food insecurity in Central Ohio.Despite Delaware County's reputation as a fast-growing and wealthy area, hunger remains a pressing issue."At Mid-Ohio Food Collective, we work with 20 different counties across the entire network, and it cuts right through the heart of Ohio," Kerry McCarthy with the Mid-Ohio Food Collective said. "In those 20 counties, we have 630 agency programs and partnerships. In Delaware County, we have 15, and that may be surprising to people."To address this, the Mid-Ohio Food Collective partnered with Andrews House to create a mobile food market. Volunteers play a crucial role in this initiative."One of the things that we hear about, especially with Andrews House but this goes across the entire network, our entire network is mainly volunteer-led," McCarthy said. "That's a lot of people spending their time, going into these pantries and these meal programs to help out."<h2>ALSO |Mid-Ohio Food Collective bringing awareness to food insecurity</h2>Mel Corroto, executive director of Andrews House, highlighted the extent of the issue."About 15,000 people live below the poverty line in Delaware County, however, people above the poverty line can still struggle to make ends meet," Corroto said. "I think we all have experienced the cost of food going up and just the cost of all living expenses and especially in Delaware County. Housing has gone up. Utilities have gone up. So having good quality fresh produce is just really important to the quality of life here in Delaware, and so we're happy we can provide that through our partnership."People waiting in line for food expressed their gratitude for the service."The food pantry has really, really helped supplement for me to be able to survive," one individual said.For those in need of food assistance, the Delaware County Hunger Alliance provides a list of food pantries and locations of community meals. More information can be found on their website.</div></body>

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Mid-Ohio Food Collective fights hunger during Hunger Action Month

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — September is Hunger Action Month, and the Mid-Ohio Food Collective is taking significant steps to combat food insecurity in Central Ohio. Despite Delaware County's reputation as a fast-growing and wealthy area, hunger remains a pressing issue. \"At Mid-Ohio Food Collective, we work with 20 different...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — September is Hunger Action Month, and the Mid-Ohio Food Collective is taking significant steps to combat food insecurity in Central Ohio. Despite Delaware County's reputation as a fast-growing and wealthy area, hunger remains a pressing issue. "At Mid-Ohio Food Collective, we work with 20 different...