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Saturday April 21st, 2012
MFC Recognized by Cleveland Foodbank
We are featured in the Cleveland Foodbank April 2012 newsletter. MFC was recognized for our "Healthy Living" program as a choice pantry in Lake County.
Monday April 9th, 2012
MFC Healthy Living Program
This Spring, the Madison Food Center made a commitment to offering healthy food choices to our clients. “We decided it was time to stop asking families facing financial difficulties to give up nutritional food just when they need it the most,” Van Dusen said.
We kicked off the change with cooking demonstrations during the month of February. Volunteers cooked up such healthy dishes as homemade applesauce, potato soup, apple sage chicken, healthy chicken nuggets, and chicken salsa with black beans and rice. All of the ingredients were available on our shelves.
The Food Center also committed to always have available in-season produce, lettuce, onions, carrots, celery, green peppers, apples, potatoes, eggs, and butter as well as seasonings, brown rice, and whole wheat pasta. Low-sodium items will continue to be available.
Each month this year, the Healthy Living program will promote a healthy option and feature recipes and activities to complement the themes.
| April | Eggs | |
| May | Walking and Water | |
| June | Healthy Grains | |
| July | Fresh Vegetables | |
| August | Tomatoes | |
| September | Squash | |
| October | TBA | |
| Nov & Dec | Keeping the Holidays Healthy |
During April and May, the Center is hosting a Healthy Recipe Contest. Clients of the Center can submit their own healthy recipes that will be judged by a panel of volunteers. Recipes are due by May 31st and selected winners will receive donated prizes. To donate a prize with a healthy theme, contact Jaime Lutes via info@madisonfoodcenter.org
TuesdayJanuary 10, 2012 - 1:00 and 5:00 pm
TuesdayJanuary 17, 2012 - 1:00 pm only
How to Make Couponing Work for You
Couponing aficionado Niki Brafford will share her tips and techniques for saving money on food and household items using coupons.
Tuesday December 6, 2011
This short video tells the story of the people volunteering at the Madison Food Center and those they serve. With our gratitude, the Board of Directors.
Click here to watch video.
Tuesday November 22, 2011
Madison Food Center Accepts Venison
The Madison Food Center is gratefully accepting donations of venison from deer hunters this season.
Bendelewski's Meats will process the deer and the Center will cover the cost although donations are always welcome. Please deliver deer to Bendelewski's at 6732 North Ridge Road, just east of Rte 528 / Hubbard Road.
Call 440-482-6683 for hours.
Friday October 14, 2011
Help! Produce Needed
We are asking that anyone in the community with extra produce, please donate it to the Center.
“We are running low on fresh produce at this time,” said Pat Cz-Stafford, co-director of the Food Center. “It is one of the most important offerings of the Center, especially for families with children.”
Those able to donate can bring produce to the Madison Food Center during open hours. If you are unable to deliver at those times, call 428-9601 to make arrangements.
Please do not leave produce outside of the Center when no one is there.
August 13, 2011
Volunteer Luncheon
A big shout out to all of our Volunteers! You make the food center the success that it is. Thank you!
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Bowls for Hungry Hearts
Central Congregational Church sponsors its 3rd Annual Bowls For Hungry Hearts dinner and entertainment for the entire benefit of the Madison Food Center. on Saturday, October 8 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m at 71 Park Street. There will be a variety of soups (all you can eat), rolls, salad, coffee and tea, and desserts to choose from.
For the diner’s entertainment:
4:00-5:00 Bluegrass music
5:00-6:00 Sister Jean the Ragtime Queen
6:00-7:00 Cassie Kahr.
Ticket prices:
Adults and Seniors: $5.00
Children ages 3-11: $3.00
(Children under 3 are free.)
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Board of Elections
Scott E. Daisher, Deputy Director Lake County Board of Elections, will talk about the importance of voting; how to register to vote; how to get an absentee ballot; and review the issues for the election.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Lake County Free Clinic
Learn about the free medical, dental and vision services offered by the LCFMC for people who are uninsured, underinsured, or otherwise unable to access needed care.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Madison ABLE
Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE) programs.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Forbes House
Forbes House is Lake County's shelter for victims of domestic violence, providing services to women and children whose lives have been affected by physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. Some women who use our services are in physical danger. Others are living with controlling partners in relationships that are emotionally abusive.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Lifeline
Lifeline helps Lake County residents by offering emergency assistance and life skills training to increase self-sufficiency through such programs as the Ohio Benefit Bank, HOME funds rental program, prescription assistance, and HEAP.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
The Madison Food Center announces a series of presentations to help Madison families improve their quality of life. “We are working with Lake County agencies to bring information about their services directly to our clients,” said co-director Chris Van Dusen. “MFC Connections will be held each month and feature a different agency giving a presentation and meeting with our clients who want to know more.”
The first MFC Connections will be held on Tuesday June 28th during MFC hours of 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and will feature Carrie Dotson, Executive Director of Lifeline, Lake County’s Community Action Agency. Lifeline helps Lake County residents by offering emergency assistance and life skills training to increase self-sufficiency through such programs as the Ohio Benefit Bank, HOME funds rental program, prescription assistance, and HEAP.
MFC Connections is the brainchild of volunteer Mary Shannon who got involved after speaking to Van Dusen about the long term needs of MFC clients. “The Madison Food Center is an ideal venue for clients to learn about the resources and expertise available to Lake County residents,” said Shannon, a recently retired social worker and 34-year resident of Madison.
“So many of our clients qualify for additional types of assistance like help with housing, energy bills, and education and training,” said Co-Director Pat Cz-Stafford. “Connections is another way we can help them to help themselves.”
Monday, May 20, 2011
Kirtland Junior Girl Scouts
Kirtland Junior Girl Scouts, Troop 261, donate cookies to the Madison Food Center. Caroline and Lily are seen here with co-director Chris Van Dusen.
Tuesday April 26, 2011
Madison Food Center Feeds 296 Families per Month
Last month, the Madison Food Center served 296 households by providing emergency food to feed 988 people. Fourteen of those households were families who had never before received food from the Center. Eighty-two of the people fed were seniors and 319 were children.
“Since November 2005, the Food Center has provided an average of 924 Madison residents per month with an emergency supply of food,” said Co-Director Chris Van Dusen. “When you consider that the population of Madison Village and Township is over 19,000, we are probably missing quite a few people who need us.” Van Dusen says that the next five years will focus on reaching out to the people we are missing and finding ways to bring information to our clients that will temporarily and permanently improve their quality of life.
Sunday November 14, 2010
Thank you, Madison Firefighters!
An enormous thank you goes out to the Madison Firefighters, IAFF Local 3141, and Sparky the rescue dog, for raising more than $3,900 in food and cash for the Food Center yesterday. Not only do firefighters fight fires and save lives, they know how to fight hunger too!
Bravo to everyone who helped!
News Herald article: Madison firefighters work to douse hunger
Saturday November 13, 2010
Madison Firefighters
Fight Hunger
The Madison Firefighters will host a Food and Funds drive to benefit the Madison Food Center from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Giant Eagle in Madison.
A Boot-Drive will also be held at the intersection of Hubbard Road (Hwy 528) and Route 20.
Come join the fun!
Saturday October 9, 2010
Central Congregational Church, 71 Park Street in Madison Village, will be hosting the Second Annual “Bowls for Hungry Hearts”, a benefit for the Madison Food Center, on Saturday October 9, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Diners will be entertained by area musicians including:
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vocalist Cassie Kahr,
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Harry Buch and Jan Pavlinak,
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Lacus Venti (Winds of the Lake), a recorder group directed by B.J. Green.
"This fundraiser is one of the best around," said Cindy Illig Lum, Madison Food Center's Board of Directors. "The soups are all homemade, taste divine and the talent is local too. A perfect example of the Madison spirit of neighbors helping neighbors." Illig Lum is grateful to Central Congregational Church which raised more than $1,200 for the Madison Food Center last year. "What is really great about the group that organizes this fundraising is that they keep the suggested donation down to $5 which means a family four can have a great, healthy dinner for $20."
This one-of-a-kind fundraiser will offer guests the chance to select a specially donated bowl to fill with a soup of their choice along with a salad, roll, beverage and dessert for a donation of:
- $5 for adults and seniors and
- $3 for children ages 3 to 11.
Dinner
will be served from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. accompanied by local musical talent.
Guests are invited to take home their soup bowls to remind them of their Madison neighbors in need.
Tickets
will be available at the door or can be purchased in advance by calling the Central Congregational Church office, Mon. thru Thurs. 9:00 am to 1:00 pm @ (440)428-3802 or visit www.centralcongregational.com.
All proceeds benefit the Madison Food Center.
September, 2010
September is Hunger Action Month.
Check out this easy calendar at Feeding America to help you do 30 things in 30 days to help end hunger, or find them on Facebook, and Squidoo.
Archives
July 13, 2010
Kohl's Helps Madison Food Center "Go Green"
May 11, 2010
Madison Food Center Benefits from Local Food Drives
March 16, 2010
Madison Food Center Announces New Volunteers
March 5, 2010
MFC Receives Heritage Award from MPACC
November 20, 2009
October 10, 2009
July 27, 2009
April 17, 2009
March 1, 2009
November 2008
Contact Information
Pat Cz-Stafford, Co-Director
Chris Van Dusen, Co- Director
1954 Hubbard Road
Madison, OH 44057-0461
(440)428-9601
info@madisonfoodcenter.org
Hours
Tuesdays
1:00 to 3:00 P.M.
5:00 to 7:00 P.M.
Fridays
10:00 A.M. to Noon
Volunteer Advisory
Board of Directors
Frank Ashton
Fred Close
Pastor Stephen Fisher
Jaime Lutes
Cindy Illig-Lum
Maureen O'Toole
Gwen Szabo
Dick Turkenburg
Madison Food Center
