OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital Joins Forces with West Ohio Food Bank for Second Year to Combat Hunger in the Community

OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital’s partnership with the West Ohio Food Bank to host a monthly series of food distribution events will continue for a second year. The first food distribution of 2025 is scheduled for January 28th. 

Rain or shine, the food drives are held once each month from noon to 2 p.m. at Home Run Memorial Park in Kenton. In 2024 the monthly events proved to be imperative to the community, providing hundreds of Hardin County residents access to fresh, healthy food and household supplies. 

According to the West Ohio Food Bank, the food distribution events in 2024 served an average of 7,944 individuals. That amounts to 226,884 total meals distributed to date. 

“This partnership is vital for our community,” shared Jim Parobek, president of Hardin Memorial Hospital. “Access to healthy food is key to improving the lives of those we serve. By working closely with the West Ohio Food Bank, we’re building a healthier community.” 

“It’s great to see our team at Hardin Memorial Hospital show up each month and roll up their sleeves to lend a hand,” said Jim Whitaker, senior advisor of operations at Hardin Memorial Hospital. “We could not do this without our associates and community partners who volunteer their time to makes this happen every month.” 

Together, Hardin Memorial Hospital and the West Ohio Food Bank are continuing to build a stronger future for the community. 

Below is a complete list of the 2025 distribution dates: 

January 28 
February 25 
March 25 
April 22 
May 27 
June 24 
July 22 
August 26 
September 23 
October 28 
November 25 
December 16

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