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Mid‑Ohio Food Collective reports demand doubled since 2021; urges continued city support
Summary
Mid‑Ohio Food Collective told council it distributed more than 51.5 million pounds of food last year and recorded about 1.25 million service visits in Franklin County in 2024—about double 2021 levels—and asked for investments in food access infrastructure and partnerships.
Mid‑Ohio Food Collective presented data showing sharp increases in local food‑assistance demand since the pandemic and outlined infrastructure and program priorities for 2025.
Senior Vice President Mike Cochran told council the network distributed more than 51.5 million pounds of food in the prior year, delivered the equivalent of roughly 43 million meals in Franklin County and recorded about 1.25 million service visits to partners in 2024—up…
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