3509 Debolt Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45244
Building Food Security for Families in Need
Inter Parish Ministry (IPM) Food Pantry provides food, clothing and other communal support to those in need and empowers clients with information, support and services to improve their lives. IPM primarily works to build food security for individuals living in 30 zip codes across Southwest Ohio.
When COVID-19 shut down the economy, IPM recognized there would be a tremendous increase in need and worked to continue to serve our neighbors safely and effectively. One of the ways this was accomplished was through collaboration with other providers to help distribute food from our pantry. Overall, there was an increase of 121% in the level of need in 2020 when compared to 2019. This Dater grant for IPM's basic program as well as a Dater Special Covid Relief Grant supported IPM’s COVID-19 response and helped IPM meet the increased need in the community through our Drive-Through Pantry and Food Access Hub. IPM served over 9,330 families at its Drive-Through Pantries. The food provided included produce, meat and dairy in addition to non-perishable items and essential personal care products.
Additionally, IPM became a Food Access Hub for other agencies who could pick up food from IPM and help distribute it into the community where families live, learn, play and pray. Collaborating with over 31 different schools and agencies, IPM provided access to food for 6791 household grocery visits, as well as more than 11,000 Power Packs.
IPM guests shared these comments …
"I don’t know what we would do without you. Since COVID hit I can’t work because of a health risk, and my husband is working, but it just isn’t enough. Thank you."
A mom of three children … "This helps a lot. We have three kids home from school doing remote learning, and they can really eat. You have been awesome; just knowing where I could get food was a relief."
A mom of two said … "You are such a blessing, especially during this time. You just don’t know how much it means."
I could get food was a relief.
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