7 Circle of Kindness Annual Food Drive is Back Benefitting Miami Valley Meals
Food insecurity affects many residents of the Greater Dayton region. WHIO-TV is on a mission to help combat hunger in our community. This is why the 3rd annual 7 Circle of Kindness food drive is returning this spring, benefitting Miami Valley Meals.
What: 7 Circle of Kindness food donation drive benefitting Miami Valley Meals sponsored by Morris Home, Ashley, and Resident Home Association
When: Saturday, April 12th, 2025
Top needs: pasta, rice, dry beans, canned vegetables
Drop-off locations—look for WHIO-TV and Miami Valley Meals teams next to:
Walmart Miller Lane (3465 York Commons Blvd, Dayton, OH 45414)
Walmart Sugarcreek (6244 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, OH 45459)
To donate online:
Make a monetary gift
Organization's Amazon wish list
Miami Valley Meals is a Dayton, OH local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and an essential collaborator in fighting for a more food-secure future. Their team of professional chefs transform donated and rescued food into nutritious meals which are distributed free of charge through a network of partner nonprofits serving those experiencing food insecurity. By collaborating closely with community partners, Miami Valley Meals helps strengthen existing resources and broaden access to supportive services, creating a more comprehensive safety net for individuals and families in need. Miami Valley Meals believes everyone deserves a good meal made with love.
In 2024, the 7 Circle of Kindness food drive benefitting Miami Valley Meals helped collect 5,416 lbs. of food and $1,500 in cash donations thanks to the support and generosity of our community.
This year's food drive, in partnership with Morris Home, Ashley, Resident Home Association, will take place on Saturday, April 12th, 2025, at Walmart Miller Lane and Walmart Sugarcreek. Look for the WHIO-TV and Miami Valley Meals volunteer teams outside at the parking lot between 8 AM and 1 PM, ready to accept your donations!
WHAT IS NEEDED THE MOST
This year, Miami Valley Meals is asking the community to help stock their shelves with any kind of pasta, rice, dry beans, and canned vegetables. The organization will especially appreciate large-size packages since they cook food in bulk.
Miami Valley Meals' full Amazon wish list can be found HERE. To make a monetary gift, please visit: https://miamivalleymeals.org/donate.
If you are willing to donate a service, the organization would love to get help with smaller building maintenance projects. You can learn more about Miami Valley Meals, its current needs, and ways to get involved HERE.
About WHIO-TV 7 Circle of Kindness
7 Circle of Kindness was born out of a sense of responsibility to our community. It is a WHIO-TV initiative serving communities with seven pillars that focus on things important to our viewers, including education, peace, environment, diversity, and more. 7 Circle of Kindness is sponsored by Morris Home , Ashley, and Resident Home Association.
For questions about this event or the WHIO-TV 7 Circle of Kindness program, please contact Niki Mayakova at ksenia.mayakova@cmg.com.

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