This year AmeriCorps members at The Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks celebrated Make a Difference Day by hosting a Fall Festival at the Glenwood Recreation Center. The event that started as a simple Halloween-themed party grew into much more in the months it took planning, and in the end was a major success. AmeriCorps members, along with the Glenwood Recreation Center and the Mid-Ohio Foodbank, were able to provide nearby families with a place to get pumpkins, produce and enjoy holiday festivities. Children were able to play games and get their faces painted all for free.
In the seemingly short 8 hour day, over 170 families were served with fresh fruits and vegetables. The AmeriCorps members also held a childrens' costume drive prior to the event, which provided free costumes for approximately 60 children. Thanks to Columbus Police, children also received bicycle helmets, water bottles and tips on how to be safe while trick-or-treating. Special guest included McGruff the Crime Dog and Columbus City Firefighters.
In total over 700 people were served in one day. The Fall Festival was a success not just because of the large turnout but because it brought a distressed community together for a day of enjoyment. The many smiling faces were enough to prove that the time and energy was more than worth it.
Special thanks to our vendors: Hands on Central Ohio, Urban League Head Start and The Ohio Benefit Bank.
In the seemingly short 8 hour day, over 170 families were served with fresh fruits and vegetables. The AmeriCorps members also held a childrens' costume drive prior to the event, which provided free costumes for approximately 60 children. Thanks to Columbus Police, children also received bicycle helmets, water bottles and tips on how to be safe while trick-or-treating. Special guest included McGruff the Crime Dog and Columbus City Firefighters.
In total over 700 people were served in one day. The Fall Festival was a success not just because of the large turnout but because it brought a distressed community together for a day of enjoyment. The many smiling faces were enough to prove that the time and energy was more than worth it.
Special thanks to our vendors: Hands on Central Ohio, Urban League Head Start and The Ohio Benefit Bank.
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