When you consider how much good, edible food is thrown away on a daily basis by restaurants and grocery stores, it is shocking that we actually have people in America, and in our very community, that go hungry.  I mean, how does that happen?!

Even in the toughest of economic times, I would argue that there is absolutely no shortage of food in this country, as evidenced by the 165 billion dollars of food we waste (voluntarily, I might add) each year....

Community Ambassadors would like to give a big thanks to some local food establishments who generously donate food items on a weekly basis to area churches and programs like Pay It Forward Cafe.  Their commitment to our community speaks volumes and is making a difference!

On the second Thursday of every month, from 3:00 - 5:00 PM, the Parma Area Family Collaborative hosts a free mobile food pantry in conjunction with the Cleveland Foodbank.  They are always in need of volunteers to help set up and to help pass out food.