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COLUMBUS November 2012 | Vol. 2 Issue 2
THANKSGIVING
CY Spotlight on the
Mid –Ohio Foodbank
Family Traditions
A look at City Year Columbus and their favorite traditions
Sam Sadlier @SamS_CYCO 2h
What is #makebetterhappen? It's serving extra hours, giving extra smiles
and extra support, having extra expectations. It's EXTRAordinary
What type of
Communicator
are you?
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City Year Table of Contents
Kind words are the music of the
world.
F. W. Faber
Quote of the Day
6 Starfish Story: Turning Sand into Diamonds
Sam Sadlier shares a starfish story
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Picture of the Month:
Wearing gloves during morning
greeting will save your fingers from
swelling up, when walking back into
the heated school.
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CY Health Zone
An introduction into a healthy year of service from Zandra Casto 10
Rod’s Ruminations
Rod Swain shares what’s on his mind this month 11
Brit’s Corner
Brit Dziak shares why Thanksgiving is her favorite holiday
PITW #69
Systematically inspire!
A major responsibility of leaders is to
inspire, which means literally to
―breathelifeinto.‖Weshouldseek
waysto―systematically‖inspireothers,
both individually and organizationally.
If you inspire one other person to take a
positive action, you have doubled your
own impact. If that person inspires an-
other person, you have tripled your
impact — all while you are off inspiring
a third person! Inspiration is at the heart
of our work, for if we light the idealism
of others we can achieve things we
could never achieve alone. We must
always assume that everyone carries a
spark of idealism. As American philoso-
pher William James, calling for national
service at the turn of the century, said:
―Itisonlythequestionofblowingon
the spark until the whole population
getsincandescent.‖
On October 26, Juan Mosquera Cochran represented City Year Columbus on an AmeriCorps panel. City Year Columbus Alumni, Jack Wolfe, facilitated the panel.
14 CY Spotlight: MID-OHIO Foodbank
Jen Brown takes us through the who, what, where, when, and how
16 Fall Recipes
Mirria Martin gathered the best of the best submissions for fall foods
* Front Cover Credit: Brit Dziak
20 Family Traditions
Zandra Casto asked CYCO about their family traditions
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City Year Values
City Year’s core values represent the deepest beliefs and highest aspirations of our organization. We strive to ensure
that these values animate our culture of idealism, inspire our actions, and inform our decisions on a daily basis. They
serve as our north star, empowering us to stay true to ourselves through changing times as we strive to achieve our
mission.
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Inclusivity
We embrace differences as strengths that
magnify our capacity to achieve shared goals.
Student First, Collaboration Always
The success of the young people we serve is
our preeminent foal, best achieved by working
in partnership with others who are dedicated
Belief In The Power of Young People
We are committed to harnessing one of the
most powerful forces for positive change at
Social Justice For All
We dedicate ourselves to building a more
just, equal, fair and compassionate world.
Level Five Leadership
We aspire to develop a culture of Level Five
leadership across the organization, fostering
a blend of great humility with intense profes-
Service to a Cause Greater Than Self
We dedicate ourselves to addressing shared
civic challenges through unified action.
Empathy
We strive to constantly walk in the moccasins
of others.
Ubuntu
I am a person through other people; my hu-
manity is tied to yours.
Teamwork
We strive to work powerfully together in a
unified effort to achieve our goals.
Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standards
as we strive to execute our mission and stew-
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November is my favorite month of
theyear.Maybeit’sbecausethe
teasing of fall ceases and true winter
air reveals itself. Tank tops, short
shorts and flip flops are replaced with
retro sweaters, woven scarves,
leggings,andleatherboots.Maybeit’s
the shorter days and longer evenings
with hot cocoa and adventures in
Camelot (Merlin, anyone?). Or maybe
it's the celebration of family that
makes this month so perfect: the
tearful reunions filled with hugs and
kisses, the hours spent around the
kitchen table hashing every memory
of past holidays, and the food that
puts you in a lazy-coma for two days.
Sadly, this year my happiness during
November doesn't stem from any of
these things. No cute outfits for me,
because most of my days are spent in
my uniform. Shorter days just mean
longer walks in the dark to and from
the bus on weekdays, and paying for
my ticket to go home for just four
days was not worth it.
Honestly, I think November is my
favorite month because my birthday
falls on the eleventh. For a whole
week, I prep myself for a day full of
selfish wants and desires. Even better,
this year my birthday falls on a
Sunday, allowing us to have that
Monday off (See! Even the veterans
are rooting for me to have an
absolutely marvelous day)! At a party
recently, I mentioned how exciting it
was to be turning 23! Everyone was
astonished that I was excited about
getting older, and I was reminded that
there is nothing special about being
23 years old.
Is it really that weird to look
forward to each year that awaits me?
Why do we think that ages 16 to 30
are the only years worth living? How
brainwashed are we that we think
these mere fifteen years of youth are
all we have of life? And if they're
supposed to be the greatest years of
our lives, why does our society pay so
much attention to how fast they go
by instead of enjoying them in the
moment?
Inmyeyes,I’llbefortunateto
growold.I’mremindedofthisevery
morningwhenasoldier’sface
appears on my television screen, or
when a student comes to school in
tears from the loss of a sister who
graduated high school the year
before, or when a friend is diagnosed
with cancer, or when an earthquake,
hurricane, or tsunami hits a country.
IwouldbespittinginGod’sface
ifIdidn’trejoiceforeveryyearI’m
blessedwith.I’mnotnaïvetothink
that time is bountiful, but despite the
struggles that accompany the joys, I
look forward to each year that passes
becausereflectingbackonwhereI’ve
beenandwhereI’mgoingisthemost
powerful tool I have in my mission
of service. I rejoice in time and its
healing powers, the wondrous
experiences it provides me, and its
ability to change me.
I’mpumped.Bringonanother
November.
WiththetimeI'mgiven,I’llkeep
trying to change the world.
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If you had told me two months
ago that I would have the beginning
to a beautiful starfish story half-way
throughOctober,Iwouldn’thave
believed you. However, I know now
that my Cohort at Mifflin High
School is a group of 23 shining
diamonds in the rough.
The first diamond, I have been
lucky enough to dig up and start to
brush off, began toeing the line of
truancy just a few weeks into the
school year. As we know, missing
school means missing work. She
quickly fell behind in her core classes,
Math and English Language Arts. I
started giving her positive
reinforcements when she was there
by making a point to tell her how
excited I was to see her in school
again, and making sure I was
constantly offering her extra support
during a pull out session, or by
creating a late assignments folder
with all her missing work in it; all the
while checking in with her teachers
and keeping everyone up to date.
Although reluctant at first, she did try
to work with me. We fought through
misunderstandings and confusion
whichledtosuccess.Itwasn’tlong
before she came to me for extra help
and even asking her dad if she could
stay after school (this is still a work in
progress, but I have faith).
Then, two weeks ago, my bright
student came to school EVERY
SINGLE DAY for a week, for the
first time all school year. I was
beaming and so excited to see this
change in her. What is even more
exciting is that I found out she has
raised her Math grade from an F to a
C, just in time for the end of the first
grading period. Seeing her face light
up at her own accomplishment was
inspiring and so heart warming. I have
no doubt in my mind that this
diamond is going to dominate this
school year.
Sam Sadlier @SamS_CYCO 18m
Giving a smile. Taking a cool down walk with a student. Being a friend, mentor and
coach. Refusing to give up. THAT is #makebetterhappen
Above: Sam Sadlier with Father on Make a Difference
Day during Parents, Families, and Friends weekend.
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Other resources
Go to Experience Columbus.com for other
free or affordable events in the Columbus
area
Sign-up to gofobo.com to receive tickets for
free movie screenings
Check out local restaurants to see what spe-
cials they offer. Applebee’s and BD Mongoli-
an BBQ has ½ appetizers on weeknights
Cold Stone gives out free ice cream for your
birthday!
Columbus Commons provides various festivi-
ties for Columbus residents including but not
limited to festivals, free work out sessions,
and free movies. For select months out of the
year, Columbus Commons show a variety of
films. So bring your cozy blankets and pop-
corn for a night of fun.
The Wexner Center for the Arts offers free
admission and extended hours every
Thursday
Visit events.columbusalive.com for other
events that are offered throughout Columbus
Shopping/Events
Jeffersonville Prime Outlets
Located about an hour outside of Columbus, Jeffersonville Prime Outlets features several discounted, name brand
stores that will surely accommodate the fashionista (or GQ) within.
Gallery Hop in the Short North
Take a stroll down good ole High Street and experience masterpieces of local artists. Indulge in the various festivities
and partake in the social life of the Short North every first Saturday of the month at Gallery Hop. Gallery Hop is a
Columbus tradition that encompasses everything about music, art, and fashion.
Goodwill
What better way to reuse, recycle, and reduce than shopping at the thrift store? As a City Year member, you can
definitely stretch a dollar by purchasing slightly used clothing or even accessories for your home. You can even find
brand new items for literally a fraction of the suggested retail value. Find a local thrift store near you.
Hint: Try shopping at thrift stores in affluent neighborhoods. Residents typically donate their quality items to their
closest Goodwill.
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Food
Bodega
1044 North High Street
Offering over 50 beers, Bodega is
a THE hot spot on Mondays. They
serve grilled cheese sandwiches
with chips and a pickle all for only
$1-you can’t beat that. And don’t
forget to order the tomato soup, it
is to die for!
Benihana
8781 Lyra Drive
Benihana is a popular restaurant
serving Japanese cuisine, hibachi
style. Although their dinner prices
are pretty expensive, they have
really great happy hour and lunch
specials. To top it off, you can
sign-up to their Chef’s Table
where you will receive $30
towards your meal in the month of
your birthday.
Ugly Tuna Saloona
1546 North High Street
With fresh fish and‘ ugly’ owners,
Ugly Tuna is not your average
place to eat. This Saloona offers
an unorthodox happy hour, which
they term Ugly Hour. Ugly hour is
an extension of their happy hour
with even better rates. Be careful,
because it can get Ugly!
STIPEND Living on a
Tamar Carr | CY Culture Corner
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Here’sthethingaboutThanksgiving:myfamilyrecognizesitasthetimeI
parade around the house mumbling something about a turkey genocide and
demanding an equally satisfying vegetarian meal. For the past ten years, my ever-
patient mother (you have to be patient to deal with a child like this) has watched
megagwhileshepulledaturkey’sorgansoutofitsbutt.Whatshedoesn’tknow,
however,isthatThanksgivingismyfavoriteholiday,andhere’swhy:
1.Kidstable.Iwillsitatthekid’stableuntilI’m100.Olderrelativesusethis
time to talk politics/jobs/all that grown-upstuffI’mnotreadyfor.Kidsusethat
time to watch mashed potatoes squish through their teeth, to whine about
waiting in line for seconds, and to sit the cat at the table with a napkin tied
around her neck.
2. No presents necessary. On our City Year budget, we can hardly afford the gas
to get home for Thanksgiving, let alone a cheesy popcorn basket for our
Grandpa. Food is the way to my heart, so just bring me some green bean
casseroleandwe’llcallitevenuntilChristmas.
3. Card games with rowdy relatives. For 23 years I have watched my mom and
her five brothers begin a friendly game of Euchre only to end in screaming
matchesfilledwithlinessuchas―that’sforshootingmeinthelegwiththeBB
Gunwhenwewere8!‖I,ofcourse,getalaughoutofthis(fromthekid’stable
whereIamplayingGoFishbecauseIstilldon’tunderstandEuchre).
4.EatinguntilIpassout.Finally,atimewhenIcandothiswithoutsociety’s
scathing judgment. We used to have a game where we timed how quickly
Grandpa fell asleep, but once he figured out our scheme, he learned to hide in
placessowecouldn’tcatchhim.Thisgottrickyoncehestartedgettingolderand
wefoundhiminthenextdoorneighbor’scar.
However, there are some downsides to this majestic holiday.
1. Black Friday. No, 17 year-old cousin, I will not move my car for you at 4 a.m.
so you can go wait in line for two years to get three dollars off of a Wii.
2.Macy’sDayParade.MorelikeMacy’sDaybore-ade.Idon’thavetheattention
span for this, especially when I know my six year-old cousins are playing Rock
Band upstairs. Have you ever heard a six year-oldsing―BlitzkriegBop‖?
3. Uncomfortable-lookingPolishfood.Iknowthisisn’taproblemforallofus,
butyouhavenothadnightmaresuntilyou’veseenyourunclesreturnfromLittle
Poland with all things pickled and enough blood sausage to reassemble the pig
rightthenandthere.Thankgoodnessforourpastries…
Hope you all have a fantastic Turkey Day filled with lots of grub, giggles, and
gizzards. Gobble gobble!
Brit Dziak
Brit’s Corner:
Loved this article? Give Brit a shout out on Twitter
@ BritD_CYCO!
Thanksgiving
#makebetterhappen
Down
1. an abundant meal, usually reserved for celebrations
2. a group of people who leave their native land to start a sublet community in a
formerly unchartered area
4. the initial traverler to a certain area, responsible for developing land, housing,
and finding resources
5. a larger brown or reddish bird with large tail feathers, a thick body and charac-
terized by a bearded beak
6. a procession of festive nature that usually includes a marching band, decorative
floats, and special citizens
8. the characteristic of being from a particular place or environment
9. a plant known for it's edible, tuberous roots
11. a stage of weather patterns that occur in the time between Summer and Winter
thick, seasoned, juices that are produced as meat cooks and used as sauces for
other foods
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3. a sign of gratitude for services received or for blessings presented to
5. the agreement between two parties two end a conflict and carry on with peace
and honesty
6. somebody who journeys to a foreign land ahead of other inhabitants, usually as
a sign of devotion to religion
7. a red, acidic fruit used mainly in juices, sauces, and jelly
10. the time of the year that fully grown crops are collected for use during the com-
ing months
12. to be appreciative of items or services received
Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle
CY’s Newest Role: Itty Bitty Kitty Committee
While the ever-dedicatedmembersatLMSA(okay,soI’mbiased)were
pumping kids up with morning greeting a month ago, a group of
students presented them with a little orange furball covered in mud who
followed them to school. After various phone calls and lots of stress
later,Brit’sloveforallthingscuteandcuddly(anicewayofdescribinga
cat lady) surfaced and she and Dani have since adopted him. Named the
wee baby Seamus (five points if you get the reference), this little kitty is
now spoiled and enjoys following you into the bathroom, terrible
smelling wet food, and snuggling for days. Although not quite a panther,
Seamus has become our Linden McKinley mascot. BY: Brit Dziak
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CY Culture Corner | Zandra Casto
During my time as a Team Leader with AmeriCorps NCCC, I had the fortune of being part of a fantastic tradition of recent graduates lacking useful college degrees in this economy. Living on about $100 a week means that you cannot afford many things…especiallyfancyextravaganceslike―DVDs‖or―DVDPlayers.‖Becauseofthis, we got to experience an ingenious little device called a ―VCR‖andamagicalplacecalledthe―GoodwillVHSAisle.‖Overtheyears,
AmeriCorps members have built up an impressive collection of video cassettes for future generations of former English majors to enjoy. One of these gems was the Disney classic Beauty and the Beast. Upon viewing this movie again as an adult, I had a few observations and was made to feel thankful for one thing in particular. First of all, I think the movie has some interesting lessons relating (loosely) to service. At the beginning, we find a rich, spoiled prince. When a beggar stops by one night asking for a place to take shelter, he turns her away from his lavish castle. But the joke is on him when the beggar turns out to be a powerful enchantress who punishes the prince to be enslaved in the body of a hideous beast and turns all of his servants into talking pieces of furniture and other various dinnerwares. Is this how someone as fortunate as the prince should treat the less fortunate? Absolutely not. If you are as affluent as he is, you have to be more respectful. It is short sighted to be so selfish and dismissive of poverty in your own front yard like that. This is a lesson we can all take to heart as we head out to serve in our community. However, watching this movie for the first time since childhood, my other reaction was one of confusion and anger over the rampant injustice taking placebeforemyeyes.Whenyouthinkaboutit,didtheBeast’spunishmentreallyfitthecrime?Yes,the―BeastFormerlyKnownasPrince‖wasatotaljerk, but transfiguring him into a horrifying monster seems a little extreme, doesn’tit?Furthermore,whatabouthowshepunishestheinnocenthouseservants to what is arguably a worse and more demeaning fate as living, breathing couches? If nothing else, Beauty and the Beast makes me very thankful that I am an American. At least I live in a country with constitutional protections against rogue enchantresses prowling the countryside dispensing their own brand of vigilante justice. I mean, she disguised herself as a beggar woman and then as soon as she catches the prince in an act of moral weakness, BOOM!...she reveals herself as a sorceress. Hello? Entrapment anyone? Only in France couldsomethinglikethishappen…
ROD SWAIN | Rod’s Ruminations
Beauty and the Beast
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Happy Thanksgiving
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Throughout this edition of the City Year Columbus
Magazine, Casey Dykes, provides some joyous
activities for all of us to participate in. Feel free to
download and print this edition to play.
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CY Quiz | Sarai Exil
What type of Communicator are you? In this day and age, communication is the key to success. If you are looking for a new job, networking is
essential. If you are working on a team, listening is a must. If you are serving a student with a tendency to
misbehave, communicating rules and expectations is critical! Take this quiz to find out how you communicate!
Learn more about how your communication skills affect your growth as a leader and the people around you
with more research. These questions are based off of first reactions. Write or circle your answers.
1) Student calls you by your first name. You:
A. Push through! Ignore it!
B. “Excuse Me?” Force students to correct behavior
C. “It’s Mr/Ms _______”
D. Push through, but correct it after they’ve done it more than five times
2) In the classroom, your teacher asks you to escort a student to the bathroom. Your response is:
A. “No.” That’s not my job.
B. “Sure!” You weren’t doing anything else.
C. “Umm … yes,” but you feel uncomfortable.
D. “Sure.” While walking the student, you text your partner CM, “Mr/Ms ____, is making me escort again!”
3) During a 1:1 with a manager, you greet constructive criticism with
A. Apologies, apologies, apologies
B. A smile or a tear, but you talk to multiple CMs about it’s unfairness
C. Resentment! You bring up other CMS who have done the same thing.
D. A realization of the criticism's truth, and questions for future progress
4) While leading a meeting with your team, two CMs continuously laugh or snicker. You:
A. Tell them to stop.
B. Ask “what’s so funny?”
C. You ignore it.
D. You bring it up later with each of them separately explaining how it was a distraction to you.
5) A focus list student stands on top of a desk screaming and dancing or crawls out of a cabinet:
A. Inform them that this action is inappropriate
B. Tell them to get down, immediately
C. Allow the teacher to handle the behavior
D. Laugh at the student, and tell them to cooperate or get written up!
Tally your response to each question below. 1) A. Passive B. Aggressive C. Assertive D. Passive-Aggressive, 2) A. Aggressive B. Assertive
C. Passive D. Passive-Aggressive 3) A. Passive B. Passive-Aggressive C. Aggressive D. Assertive, 4) A. Aggressive B. Passive-Aggressive
C. Passive D. Assertive 5) A. Assertive B. Aggressive C. Passive D. Passive-Aggressive
Passive _________________ Assertive ______________________ Passive- Aggressive _______________________ Aggressive __________________
Everyone has a tendency to be one of these types of communicators, but every now and then, we react differently. Research more to find out how to
become a more assertive communicator when done with this quiz.
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Passive Aggressive One who appears passive on the surface but are
really acting out in anger in a subtle, indirect, or
behind the scenes way. These actions, or sarcasm,
denying issues, and inappropriate faces are due to
feelings of powerlessness and resentment, while real
issues are never addressed so they can’t mature.
Pass ive One who prefers to avoid expressing opinions of
feelings, protecting rights, or identifying needs.
They tend to not respond to anger-induced
situations, but allow grievances to amount
causing explosive behavior over small behaviors.
After the outburst, they feel shame, guilt and
confusion, so they return to being passive which
can cause immaturity because real issues are
never addressed.
Assertive One who clearly states opinion sand feelings, and
firmly advocate for their rights and needs without
violating the rights of others. They feel connected to
others and in control of their lives, so they are able to
mature because they address issues and problems as
they arise.
Every person should try to aim to be more assertive!
Aggressive One who expresses feelings and opinion and
advocates for their needs in a way that violates the
rights of others. Aggressive communicators might feel
powerless, speak in a loud voice, be impulsive, and
are not good active listeners, and always blame
others instead of owning their issues, and thus are
unable to mature.
November Birthdays
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4 5 6 7 8 Zandra 9 10
11 Sarai 12 13 14 15 16 17
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*Sorry to Anna Habib whose October 27th birthday was missed in the last edition.
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WiththearrivalofNovember,thismonth’sholidaybeginstoinvadeourthoughts.Webegintofeeltheanticipationfordelicious turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, and pumpkin pie - itmakesmehungryjustthinkingaboutit!I’mnotsureabouteveryone else, but eating enough good food to initiate a semi-comatosestateismyfamily’sideaofaThanksgivingtradition.Food has become such an integral part of this holiday, but what about families who struggle to put food on the table throughout the year, let alone prepare a holiday feast? AsThanksgivingapproaches,it’simportantthatweremainconsciousofthefactthatnoteveryoneisasfortunateaswemight be, particularly in the city we serve. As we know, Columbus is home to many organizations that work to make the communitybetterforeveryone.DuringthemonthofNovember,let’srememberthoseorganizationsfightingtoensurethatevery family is fed this holiday season.
- Jen Brown
Quick Facts about Mid-Ohio Foodbank (MOF)
Fifty-seven percent of the people MOF serves have had to choose between food and utilities.
Forty-three percent have had to choose between food and shelter.
MOF has 14,000 volunteers that provide 50,000 hours of hands-on service every year.
Seventy-one percent of the people served have earned a high school diploma, while 23% have
completed some college or earned a two-year degree.
Thirty-five percent of the food requested received by MOF from food pantries are for children.
MOF handles over 45 million pounds of food each year, allowing their partner agencies to provide
more than 100,000 meals each day.
For every $1 received from donors, MOF distributes $8 worth of groceries.
Over the past year, MOF distributed over 16 million pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables to community
members in need.
CY Spotlight | Jen Brown
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What?
Where?| Who?
How? Now known as Mid-Ohio Foodbank, this organization has been in operation for over 30 years, working to keep people fed in central and eastern Ohio. The program began in April of 1980, working under the title Operation Feed Foodbank. Under the direction of Executive Director Duane Jager, Operation Feed Foodbank distributed over 205,000 pounds of food within its first year. Over the next few years, the organization expanded and joined other local food banks as a member of the Second Harvest network. In 1986, the present-day title was adopted, the organization moved to a larger warehouse on West Mound Street, and they distributed 9.5 million pounds of food. As the years went on, Mid-Ohio Foodbank developed into an even more expansive program, and they branched out to begin educating community members about hunger, with the debut of
their website in 2002. Today the organization serves the communities of Central and Eastern Ohio by distributing food and groceries to families in need. Last year alone, over 40 million pounds of food were distributed by Mid-Ohio
Foodbank.
Through its many partnerships – existing on the local, state, and federal levels – the organization works to meet the needs of hungry families in and around Columbus. Specifically, Mid-Ohio Foodbank serves the community by collecting and distributing food products, groceries, and fresh produce; educating people about hunger; supporting advocacy through hunger-relief programs; and working with other organizations and individuals who strive to make sure basic human needs are met. The organization also gathers resources, including cash donations and food products, through the use of community food drives, including the annual Operation Feed Campaign. Mid-Ohio Foodbank will be hosting more events over the next few months, with the help of the Boy Scouts, the Girl Scouts, the Columbus Zoo, and other partnering organizations. AsColumbus’battlewithhungerisfarfrom over, support from community members and volunteers is greatly appreciated. To become one of the roughly 14,000 volunteers the organization relies on each year, or to find out more about the organization’sinitiatives,checkouthttp://www.midohiofoodbank.org or www.mofb.volunteerhub.com, or follow Mid-Ohio Foodbank on social media: @Mid_OHFoodbank or http://www.facebook.com/midohiofoodbank.
Mid-Ohio Foodbank serves Columbus andthesurroundingareainorder―tobuild& sustain a community that makes food accessibletoallpeople‖,aswrittenintheirorganization’svisionstatement.Theorganization’swebsitealsoproclaimsfivekey values that they strive to embody in their work.
Why?
“We recognize that the Foodbank alone cannot solve
the issue of hunger in our
community, so we welcome and
encourage collaboration with
any & every organization that
shares our vision.” Joan Lloyd Mid-Ohio Foodbank
Five Core Values
Quality: We are committed
to providing quality service to
the charities, consumers, and
food industry partners we
serve.
People: We are committed to
treating all people with
dignity, courtesy, and
respect.
Stewardship: We are
committed to using the food
and financial resources
entrusted to us wisely and
with full accountability to the
public.
Integrity: We are committed
to honesty and fairness in our
relations with others.
Diversity: We are committed
to the value of diversity in all
“Fresh is the future. Each year in the U.S. 3 – 6 billion pounds
of produce goes unused. Getting this food from the farm to the tables of those is need is our biggest challenge but also
our greatest opportunity to increase the amount of food we
distribute.” Joan Lloyd
Mid-Ohio Foodbank
Food is a basic human need, and no one in our
community should wake up or go to bed hungry. I am inspired to do what I do because at the end of the day, someone who might otherwise go hungry, has
food on their table.” Joan Lloyd
Mid-Ohio Foodbank
InformationadaptedfromMOF’swebsite:
http://www.midohiofoodbank.org/. Further
support and all quotes taken from contact with
Ms. Joan Lloyd, Operation Feed Campaign
Director at MOF
Operating out of the central office, located at 3960 Brookham Drive, Grove City, OH, the organization serves a network of over 550 partner agencies, primarily in Franklin county but spread across roughly 20 counties in Central and Eastern Ohio. Partner agencies include emergency food pantries and shelters, senior centers, afterschool programs and day cares, and soup kitchens. The organization also works with local farms to provide fresh produce to those they serve.
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Recipes | Mirria Martin
A Taste of FallA Taste of FallA Taste of Fall Pumpkin Pie French toast
You will need:
- Thick slices of bread
- 2/3 a cup of milk
- 4 eggs
- Melted butter (amount varies based on size of pan)
- Pumpkin pie spice (to taste)
- Cinnamon (to taste, but start with 2 tsp
Steps:
1) Blend milk, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon in a shallow bowl
2) Submerge toast slice into the mixture, allowing it to soak in
3) Heat pan, coating the bottom in butter
Sweet Potato Hash
You Will Need: - 1-3 tablespoons oil - 1 large 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled & diced - 1 small onion, diced - 1-2 clove(s) of garlic, pressed or heavily diced - 1-2 carrot(s), peeled - 1 red pepper, diced [optional] - 1-2 eggs [optional] - Seasonings: Paprika, Law ry's Seasoned Salt, Pep per, Ground Red Pepper [as pre ferred] - tofu, cubed [optional]
Steps:
1) Heat 1-2 tablespoons in a pan
2) If using tofu, fry in the oil until gold-en brown, otherwise continue
3) Sauté onions for a few minutes
4) Add sweet potatoes
5) Add garlic
6) Sauté on medium heat until pota-toes get a little soft (tip: To speed this up, you can cover the pan)
7) Add pepper
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Spaghetti Squash Pasta
You Will Need:
- One spaghetti squash
- Four cheese tomato sauce
- Mozzarella shredded cheese
and/or parmesan shake cheese
- Olive oil
- 1 red pepper
- Two chicken breasts
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- Seasoning for chicken, such as
basil, chicken seasoning, pepper
or garlic salt.
Steps:
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2) This part is tricky! Use a large knife to
saw the squash in half as evenly as possi-
ble. Use patience, it will happen eventual-
ly.
Sweet Potato Chili
You Will Need:
- 2 cups sliced onion (1 large)
- 20 oz peeled and cubed sweet potato
- 2/3 cup diced zucchini
- 1-2 cans black beans (or another bean)
- 28-oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 T chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 1 cup water (or broth)
Steps:
1) Combine all ingredients in large pot
3) Heat the squash in the microwave for 7
minutes.
4) Allow it to rest in the microwave for 2
minutes
5) While the squash is cooking and resting,
remove excess fat from the chicken and slice it
into pieces
6) Begin cooking the chicken
in a pan with olive oil
7) Season the chicken with
desired spices
8) Remove squash from micro-
wave and take out the spa-
ghetti-like substance from the
shell. (Tip: If this is difficult to
do, try heating it up a little
longer)
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Recipes continued | Mirria Martin
Pumpkin Pie Spice Cake
You Will Need:
- 16oz can pumpkin pie filling
- Bag of Spice Cake mix
Steps:
1) Mix pumpkin pie filling and cake mix in large bowl
Squash Stuffing What You Need:
- 1 med. buttercup squash, cooked - 1/4 c. butter - Salt to taste - 6 slices bacon, fried & crum-bled - 3 slices bread cubes - 1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese (save 1/2 c. for top-ping)
Steps:
1) Scoop out warm cooked squash
2) Add butter, salt, bacon, bread, and 1
cup of cheese
3) Mix together
4) Put in buttered
casserole dish
5) Top with re-
maining cheese
Photo Credits:
Leaves: publicdomainpictures.net
Spaghetti Squash: delish.com
Pumpkin pie French toast: closetcooking.com
Sweet Potato Hash: eatingoutloud.com
Squash Stuffing: tasteofhome.com
Pumpkin Pie Spice Cake: noshmyway.com
Apple crisp: food.com
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Curry Butternut Squash Soup
You will need:
- 1 ½ tbs butter
- ½ onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 1 butternut squash, roasted and cut into cubes
- 4 cups chicken or veggie stock (low sodium)
- ½ cube chicken bouillon
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1tbs hot curry (you can use a mild curry, but the hot curry adds nice heat for a cold day)
- 1 cup evaporated milk
Food Network Apple Crisp
You Will Need:
- 5 pounds McIntosh or Ma-coun apples
- Grated zest of 1 orange and 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinna mon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup oatmeal
- 1/2 pound cold unsalted butter, diced
Steps:
1) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 14 by 2-inch oval bak-ing dish.
2) Peel, core, and cut the apples into large wedges. Combine the apples with the zests, juices, sugar, and spic-es. Pour into the dish.
3) For topping, combine flour, sugars, salt, oatmeal, and cold butter in the
- Salt and pepper to taste
Steps:
1) Cut squash in half and roast upside down @ 400 degrees for 50-60 minutes. Cut into cubes.
2) Melt butter in large pot and add garlic, on-ion, and thyme and cook until onion is transparent.
3) Add stock and squash and simmer 10 mins.
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City Year Columbus
EDB Committee Jen Brown, Tamar Carr, Zandra Casto, Casey Dykes,
Brit Dzaik, Sarai Exil, and Mirria Martin