{"id":86205,"date":"2020-04-17T16:04:01","date_gmt":"2020-04-17T20:04:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/?p=86205"},"modified":"2024-01-04T15:00:05","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T20:00:05","slug":"ddn-mass-food-distribution-scheduled-for-april-21-at-wright-state-nutter-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/2020\/04\/17\/ddn-mass-food-distribution-scheduled-for-april-21-at-wright-state-nutter-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Dayton Daily News: Mass food distribution scheduled for April 21 at Wright State Nutter Center"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Foodbank is having a mass food distribution Tuesday at Wright State University’s Nutter Center to help those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.<\/p>\n

A wide variety of food, including fresh produce and non-perishables, will be available.<\/p>\n

The food distribution is scheduled for April 21 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Nutter Center parking lot.<\/p>\n

People are asked to not start lining up until 9 a.m.<\/p>\n

“Anyone in need can come,” said Lee Lauren Truesdale, chief development officer for The Foodbank. “People are just really struggling to make ends meet.”<\/p>\n

Every vehicle in line by noon will be served.<\/p>\n

There is a limit of two households per vehicle. Carpooling is encouraged for those who are in regular contact.<\/p>\n

Vehicles should have an empty trunk or backseat to allow food to be loaded safely.<\/p>\n

The Foodbank and Ohio National Guard members assisting with food distribution will be wearing masks and gloves as part of their no-touch distribution method.<\/p>\n

As unemployment continues to rise during the coronavirus, The Foodbank encouraging those with limited resources to take advantage of the distribution and use any available funds for bills.<\/p>\n

Previously, The Foodbank has served 600 to 800 households during distribution events at the Nutter Center. The organization is preparing to served 1,600 during its April 21 distribution.<\/p>\n

“We love the Greene County mass distribution. A huge thanks to the whole Wright State community for embracing this and always saying yes,” said Truesdale.<\/p>\n

Wright State has partnered with The Foodbank to hold mass food distributions for the last six years.<\/p>\n

The setup of the Nutter Center\u2019s parking lots as well as assistance from Wright State staff members help the distribution run smoothly, Truesdale said.<\/p>\n

The Foodbank is continuing to operate it\u2019s drive-thru pantry at 56 Armor Place in Dayton.<\/p>\n

The drive-thru pantry will be open from 10 a.m. to noon on April 20 and April 22. Call The Foodbank at 937-949-4096 or the United Way at 2-1-1 for support outside of food distribution hours.<\/p>\n

Wright State\u2019s Raider Food Pantry<\/a>\u00a0is also offering bags with three day\u2019s worth of supplies. Students can request the emergency bag by calling 937-260-0167. The bags are available for pickup at the Residence Life and Housing package pick-up area Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

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