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14-04-2025
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‘Means so much;' Community comes together to support those experiencing food insecurity
Over the weekend, our 7 Circle of Kindness event brought in a lot of donations for Miami Valley Meals, and we are getting closer to learning the final total. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] On Saturday, April 12, 7 Circle of Kindness partnered with Miami Valley Meals on a donation event to go toward helping people experiencing food insecurity. TRENDING STORIES: Large earthquake shakes area near San Diego Driver dies from injuries after slamming into homes during street-racing crash Police surround Dayton home in connection to gun store burglary investigation 'The seven Circle of Kindness has just been such a wonderful thing for us to get out in the community, greet people where they're at,' Co-founder of Miami Valley Meals Amanda Delotelle said. News Center 7′s Mason Fletcher was there on Saturday when donations started filling shopping carts, and he was there today as volunteers brought donations back to Miami Valley Meals. Delotelle said that because of how much they got, they don't have an official count, but it's expected soon. 'It's going to take us a few days to weigh everything and see how many pounds actually came through,' Delotelle said. Some of our News Center 7 Team and our community partners were there on Saturday to help load everything up. 'We think it is important to… give back by supporting education and organizations like the WHIO 7 Circle of Kindness,' Morris Furniture Company said in a statement. According to Delotelle, Miami Valley Meals donates more than 4000 meals a week to the community and they passed the 1 million mark in January. All the food that was donated on Saturday helps them continue their work. 'To see the love that our community has for others that are going through food insecurity. It just means so much to us to be out there,' Delotelle said. After the donations are brought in, Miami Valley Meals Chefs design a menu that uses the food available. Once the meals are made, they're packaged up and refrigerated until they're passed out. Delotelle said that all the donations go a long way towards fighting food insecurity in the Miami Valley. 'We are so grateful to Ohio, the Seven Circle Kindness, Ashley and Morris, and the Residents Home Association for coming together and making this event happen,' Delotelle said. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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21-03-2025
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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: 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
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14-03-2025
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Meet Jerry
Jerry is a 1-year-old male American Guinea Pig who weighs 2.4 pounds. Jerry is a sweet guinea pig who loves munching on hay, nibbling on veggies, and exploring his surroundings. While he's still warming up to being held, patience and gentle care can help him feel more comfortable. Once a stray, Jerry is now searching for a loving, patient home where he can feel safe and comfortable. If you're interested in adopting this animal, please click HERE! To see a list of animals who have been adopted through the 7 Circle of Kindness partnership with the Humane Society of Greater Dayton, Click Here.
