Bring Your Hunger: Neighborhood Services, Inc. Food Pantry 51 Years of Service to the University District Community

IMPACT. 1: In 2015 NSI served 40 zip codes across Franklin County. 56% of those served were children. -- 2. Throughout the year NSI provided: A 7-day supply of food to 5,988 families Fresh fruits and vegetables to 1,444 families during Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Christmas toys and gifts to 958 children Clothing to 503 families Backpacks to 417 local students A 3-day emergency food supply to 102 homeless individuals Free tax filing for 179 individuals.OSU PARTNERS: College of Public Health; Public Health in Action - Dr. Randi Love; Ohio Union; University Area Commission; CAUSE program; Board Immersion Program; Leadership in Community 2571 - Zak FosteCOMMUNITY PARTNERS: Aldi's; Boulevard Presbyterian Church; Community Shares of Mid-Ohio; Dan the Baker; Giant Eagle; Glen Echo Presbyterian Church; Global Community Methodist Church; Holy Name Roman Catholic Church; Indianola Church of Christ; Indianola Presbyterian Church; Katzinger's Delicatessen; Kroger; Lucky's Market; Maynard Avenue United Methodist Church; Mid-Ohio Foodbank; North Area Real Estate Association; North Columbus Friends Meeting; Olentangy Christian Reformed Church; Overbrook Presbyterian Church; Panera Bread; PDS Planning, Inc.; Sedona Grace Foundation; Souper Heroes; St. Stephen's Episcopal Church; St. Thomas More Newman Center; Summit on 16th United Methodist Church; Tau Beta Phi; The Columbus Foundation; University Baptist Church; University District Organization; University Kiwanis; Varsity Club; Xenos Christian FellowshipPRIMARY CONTACT: Martin Butler (mbutler@neighborhoodservicesinc.org)Neighborhood Services, Inc. was founded in 1965 by an ecumenical group of churches in the University District. NSI works to temper the ill effects of poverty by providing nutritious foods, clothing, seasonal programs, and other services to Franklin County persons in need. We improve the quality of life in the Columbus community by compassionately and respectfully serving our neighbors in need. This includes those from working, low-income families, single individuals with young dependent children, and unemployed families