Independent Economic Impact Analysis of Ohio Association of Foodbanks Statewide Food Programs

IMPACT. 1: The State's investment in the Ohio Food Program generated $5.5 million in income and led to the creation of 165 jobs. -- 2. The State's investment in the Ohio Agricultural Clearance Program generated $11.6 million in income and led to the creation of 137 jobs. -- 3. The State's investment in the Governor's Summer Meals Programs generated $4.3 million in income and led to the creation of 49 jobs.COMMUNITY PARTNERS: State of Ohio; Ohio Department of Job and Family Services; Governor's Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives; Ohio's 12 Feeding America foodbanks with their 3,300 member food pantries, soup kitchens, and homeless sheltersPRIMARY CONTACT: Joree Novotny (jnovotny@ohiofoodbanks.org)Independent economist Howard Fleeter evaluated the economic impact of the State of Ohio's investment in the Ohio Food Program, the Ohio Agricultural Clearance Program, and the Governor's Summer Meals Programs. His analysis found that the State's investment not only provided 35.6 million meals to hungry Ohioans, but also added $30.1 million in output across Ohio, generated $11.65 million in income, and led to the creation of 351 jobs