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Home » Ohio CAN program focuses on fighting hunger
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Ohio CAN program focuses on fighting hunger

Ohio Department of Agriculture teams with Ohio Association of Foodbanks

PUBLISHED ON January 17, 2023

Ohio CAN program
Ohio CAN program
Through the Ohio CAN program, historically underrepresented producers will be able to sell food to the Ohio Association of Foodbanks, and the products will then be distributed to Ohioans in need through the 12 Feeding America foodbanks and 3,600 member charities across all 88 counties. Pictured is ODA Interim Director Tracy Intihar introducing the Ohio CAN program. (ODA)

REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio — Together we CAN make sure no Ohioans go hungry. Last month, the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) introduced Ohio CAN – Community + Agriculture + Nutrition.

Through this innovative program, historically underrepresented producers will be able to sell food to the Ohio Association of Foodbanks and the products will then be distributed to Ohioans in need through the 12 Feeding America foodbanks and 3,600 member charities across all 88 counties.

“With Ohio’s strong food and agricultural base, it makes sense to better link our food producers with communities who need these necessities,” said Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Dorothy Pelanda. “ODA is proud to be part of this collaboration to provide food to those in need from under resourced regional producers.”

Farmers and producers whose products are grown and produced within 400 miles of Columbus are eligible to apply. Ohio CAN will prioritize historically underrepresented applicants as well as those whose income is derived from a public assistance program.

“Ohio’s foodbanks are grateful to be participating in this innovative public-private partnership between USDA, the State of Ohio, local farmers, growers, producers, and vendors, and our hunger relief network,” said Lisa Hamler-Fugitt, Executive Director of the Ohio Association of Foodbanks. “It comes at a critical time, when more Ohio families are counting on us to help them put wholesome food on the table. We look forward to supplying hunger relief providers with more local foods to better meet nutritional needs in our communities while supporting Ohio agriculture.”

Products that are eligible for sale include:
• Produce (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• Grains
• Eggs
• Dairy
• Meat
• Poultry
• Fish
• Legumes

“Hunger does not work in isolation and neither do the solutions to lift our neighbors to self-sustainability,” said Matt Habash, President & CEO, Mid-Ohio Food Collective. “We appreciate the collaborative work through Ohio CAN to secure nutritious food locally to ensure healthy, thriving communities.”

Ohio CAN is a collaboration between ODA, Ohio Association of Foodbanks and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

Please click HERE to learn more about Ohio CAN, including how eligible farmers can apply.

— Ohio Department of Agriculture

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