7 Circle of Kindness is Hosting a Donation Drive Benefitting Miami Valley Meals

WHIO Staff
Updated ·2 min read

We are excited to announce the first 7 Circle of Kindness food drive benefitting Miami Valley Meals.

Miami Valley Meals is a local nonprofit organization. It works through food donations from 27 food recovery partners and consists of a group of local chefs who cook using the donated ingredients and distribute 3500+ free meals a week to the local communities through a network of more than 40 partners. Their meals play a critical role in the full spectrum of services that help the underserved people in our region.

“While the majority of food used is donated, the items we receive vary each week and we often have to supplement ingredients to make meals complete. During winter months, it is especially hard to come by fresh produce after harvest season ends. We keep a stock of basic pantry staples such as rice, flour, oil, spices, canned vegetables and frozen vegetables, and other items on hand that are often hard to come by from donated sources.”, says Amanda DeLotelle, the Executive Director of Miami Valley Meals.

The 7 Circle of Kindness food drive in partnership with Morris Home and Ashley will take place on Saturday, April 15th, at the Dot’s Market locations: Centerville, Bellbrook, and Kettering. Our teams will be at the drop-off locations accepting donations between 8 AM and 2 PM.

ITEMS NEEDED THE MOST

  • Grocery Items (Miami Valley Meals will especially appreciate large-size cans/packages since they cook food in bulk):

    • Canned vegetables

    • Green beans, carrots, corn, mushrooms, etc.

    • Mandarin oranges, peaches, pears, etc.

    • Rice, white or brown

    • Traditional rice, not instant/minute rice

    • Baking powder

    • Shelf-stable cartons of milk

    • Garlic powder or minced garlic in a jar

    • Chili flakes

Other Items and Supplies:

  • Parchment paper (rolls or pop-up sheets)

  • Food-safe nitrile gloves (medium, large, or extra-large)

  • Plain black or dark-colored aprons

  • 4 or 8-cup measuring cups with handle

Miami Valley Meals’ Amazon wish list can be found HERE.

To make a monetary gift, please visit: MiamiValleyMeals.org/donate

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.

7 Circle of Kindness is a WHIO-TV initiative serving communities with 7 pillars that focus on things important to our viewers such as education, peace, environment, diversity, and more. 7 Circle of Kindness is sponsored by Morris Home & Ashley.