Greater Cleveland Food Bank to receive
prestigious Community Service Award
by the Rotary Club of Cleveland
All Invited: Thursday, October 17, 2024, 5:30pm-7pm at
GCFB’s Community Resource Center, 15500 S. Waterloo Road, Cleveland
The Rotary Club of Cleveland is delighted to present this year’s Community Service Award to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, a vital organization dedicated to bridging the meal gap in our community, connecting individuals with the nutritious meals they need to succeed.
The need for food and nutrition is a chronic problem in the greater Cleveland area. In 2023, more than 400,000 people experiencing food insecurity and poverty were served by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank and its 1,000 partner agencies across the six-county service area. Now, the organization expands its reach and impact with its Community Resource Center, providing additional services for those who need it the most.
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The award will be presented on Thursday, October 17, 2024, 5:30pm – 7:00pm at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank’s Community Resource Center, 15500 S. Waterloo Road in Cleveland.
Tiffany Scruggs, VP of Community Access & Executive Director of the Community Resource Center will accept the award. The evening will also feature heartfelt testimonials from the Foodbank's supporters, highlighting the critical need for their services.
“We cannot say enough about the important work our friends at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank and Community Resource Center do for our community,” says Jessica Hanes, Community Service Chair for Rotary Club of Cleveland. “For 45 years, they have been true People of Action, a beacon of hope for many who do not know where their next meal will come from.”
All are invited to join the event. Tickets are $25 per person and include food and beverages. RSVP and register with Rotary Club of Cleveland via email at rotarycle@gmail.com or via phone at 216.556.8637.
The Rotary Club of Cleveland was founded in 1910, the 18th Rotary Club to be chartered. It is part of a global network of 1.4 million community leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Locally, Rotary Club of Cleveland serves the Cleveland community with projects directly benefitting local organizations such as:
• W. 25th Street Rapid Site – Red Line Green Way greenspace beautification and walking path
• Thesmacher High School Recognition Day – recognizing CMSD high achievers
• St. Augustine Community Cupboard
• College Now! Scholarships
• Greater Cleveland Chapter of American Red Cross
• Greater Cleveland Food Bank, and many more
For more information, visit: RotaryClubofCleveland.com.
Contact: Sharon Lerch, Executive Director 216-556-8637, rotarycle@gmail.com |