There were a total of 444 different families that came to the Love Center during the month of May. Some families came in more than once, making a grand total of 587 visits. Food purchased from the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank was 30,576 pounds and food donated by Holmes Countians was 8,352.75 pounds during the month of May. Volunteer hours donated to the Love Center were 1,321 hours in May. We thank everyone who had a part in this ministry of “friends helping friends.” Food and cash donations came from the following:

Churches:

Faith Lutheran Church of Millersburg; The First Presbyterian Church of Millersburg; Gateway Fellowship of Millersburg; Grace Brethren of Millersburg; Killbuck United Methodist; Mennonite Christian Assembly; Martin’s Creek Mennonite Church of Millersburg; Millersburg Christian Church Friendship Class; Millersburg Mennonite Church; Millersburg United Methodist Church; Nashville Church of Christ; Presbyterian Women’s Association; Seventh Day Adventist of Millersburg; United Church of Christ of Walnut Creek; and United Methodist Church of Millersburg.

Businesses, Organizations & Clubs:

Berlin Chile Traders; Berlin Natural Bakery; Chance 2 Transport; Fight Against Hunger; Hershberger Bakery; Millersburg Postal Drive; Walnut Hills Retirement Center; Centurytel, Inc.; Provia Door of Sugarcreek; and Wide View Garden Club of Millersburg.

Individuals:

Bob Baird; Christine Ballacchino; Nancy Bridenthal; Mindi Campbell; Elaine Coblentz; Mary Grace Collinge; Ken and Mary Conrad; Bob Cooper; James Dyer; Pat Fleming; Josephine Fox; Grandma Kay; Grandma Mary; Debbie Hampton; Jane Hochstetler; Joanne Hunter; Kimberly Jacobs; Mary Jolley; Patrick and Mary Lavigne; Terri Lee; Mark and Janet Lytle; Naomi Mast; William and Phyllis Miller; Teri Mohr; Evelyn Priebe; John Rehm; Winifred Reid; Eleanor Shaver; Mark and Bonnie Slater; Mary Lou Snyder; Mary Ann Tinlin; Bernice Trivett; Joe Waitkunas; and four anonymous.

Again, this month, we thank everyone involved in reaching out to others. Cash contributions can be sent to P.O. Box 31, Millersburg 44654, and food donations can be dropped off at the Love Center at 1291 Massillon Rd., Suite A in Millersburg.