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Yahoo
14-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
‘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]
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
7 Circle of Kindness: Food Drive benefiting Miami Valley Meals is this Saturday
News Center 7 is excited about our upcoming 7 Circle of Kindness Food Drive, which will take place this Saturday, April 12. The event will take place at the Walmart stores on Miller Lane and Wilmington Pike in Sugarcreek Township. We will be collecting food for families in need. 7 Circle of Kindness has partnered with Miami Valley Meals, which is a non-profit organization based in Dayton and began five years ago. The organization has grown, and so has the need. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks], TRENDING STORIES: Man dies after car plunges 12 feet off parking platform Proposed bill would halt public funding for Ohio pro sports teams with losing records Father, son killed after tree falls and crushes them on golf course Taylor Naragon, Communications Manager with Miami Valley Meals, said,, 'We're now serving up to 4.300 meals a week.' She continued by saying that each of those meals is prepared by hand for a non-profit pantry partner. 'So, we're a surplus rescue food that would otherwise go to waste. Perfectly good food, and we want people to have it. So, we turn it into delicious, nutritious meals that are already prepared for those in need to have,' Naragon said. She also said she expects that need to grow and blames cuts in federal funding. 'Fortunately, it's not affecting us too much in terms of funding. But our partners are definitely being affected, so we're anticipating an increase in need in the coming months,' Naragon said. The items the organization would like to see stocked up on include rice, beans, pasta, and canned vegetables 'We prefer large cans and large packages if at all possible because we cook in bulk, but donations of those are appreciative,' Naragon said. Also, appreciated are those willing to give their money or time to Miami Valley Meals as there are never too many cooks in the kitchen. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Miami Valley Meals marks five years of fighting food insecurity
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Miami Valley Meals is marking five years of service, delivering over one million meals to those in need across Montgomery County. But the need remains high, with data showing that one in seven people in Montgomery County still struggle with food insecurity. Miami Valley Meals has given 1M meals in less than 5 years Miami Valley Meals and its partners say residents are still feeling the devastating effects from the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2019 tornado outbreak. These are just some of the driving forces behind the food insecurity crisis in Montgomery County in 2025. 'Fast forward a few years, we're still rebuilding from those tornadoes, during the pandemic. It was really a double whammy,' said Amanda DeLotelle, founder of Miami Valley Meals. And from this need, Miami Valley Meals was born in 2020. 'Food security is not having reliable access to healthy food or regular access,' said DeLotelle. 'So it might be some of your neighbors that are making choices about, 'am I going to have dinner tonight or am I going to buy my medicine?'' Over the past five years, Miami Valley Meals has made over one million meals, and partnered with over 120 entities which distribute their meals to people in need. 'Just in the neighborhood here in Edgemont, we had a family with a house fire, and they lost pretty much everything. We were able to supply them with at least 30 to 50 of the meals,' said Shannon Circle, dietician at Five Rivers Health. As a dietician at a non-profit, Circle has also seen this crisis get worse since the pandemic. 'A lot of our patients screened positive for food insecurity. We can tell within the first ten minutes, usually of an appointment,' said Circle. 'We typically ask them three questions. You know, do you get food stamps? Do you visit local food pantries? And do you feel like you can't afford enough food to feed your family for the next month?' But food insecurity isn't just about having enough to eat — its about access to nutritious meals, and with rising grocery prices, this adds another challenge. But Miami Valley Meals is working to close the gap. 'The meals all have three components to them, they have an entrée and then they have a vegetable side. And then some kind of fruits on the side as well,' said Circle. 'I feel good about the portion sizes that we're serving. And they are not preserved in sodium, like some of the meals that you might get at the store.' Miami Valley Meals says fighting food insecurity is far from over. It's going to take everyone — individuals and local leaders — working together to make a real impact. To learn more about how you can help, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
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
