Good morning, Meigs County. One in six Athens County residents faces food insecurity, a sobering statistic being tackled head-on by the Peanut Butter and Jelly Project. This summer initiative is distributing weekly sandwich kits to over 100 families, ensuring children don't go hungry when school cafeterias close. With support from the Southeast Ohio Foodbank and Joe Burrow Foundation, these simple ingredients become a lifeline for families navigating difficult times.
The cultural heartbeat of Appalachia will pulse through Nelsonville next September as the Happy Hollow Hootenanny returns for its third year. This celebrated gathering of music, art and community transforms the Snow Fork Event Center into a haven for fiddle players and folk enthusiasts alike. Meanwhile, the spirit of service shines brightly through Candy and Jeff Waite, whose Gospel Mission Food Pantry recently earned them the prestigious Four Chaplains Legion of Honor award for their unwavering commitment to nourishing both bodies and souls.
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🥪 Athens County fights summer hunger with free sandwich kits. The Peanut Butter and Jelly Project distributes bread, peanut butter, and jelly to over 100 families each week, providing essential meals for children when school is out. Partner organizations like the Southeast Ohio Foodbank and Joe Burrow Foundation also contribute fresh produce, ensuring families receive a week's worth of groceries. With one in six Athens County residents facing food insecurity, the program runs every Thursday until July 31 at five locations across the county. Organizer Becky Handa, who once relied on community resources herself, says the program is "invaluable" for families in need.
🎵 Appalachian music festival returns to Nelsonville for third year. The Happy Hollow Hootenanny, scheduled for September 25-28, 2025, celebrates Central Appalachian music, art, and culture at the Snow Fork Event Center. The weekend-long event features workshops with master artists, community square dances, concerts, and late-night jam sessions for participants of all ages and experience levels. Acclaimed fiddle player John Harrod called it "one of the best, most perfect music weekends I ever experienced." The festival concludes with a Bluegrass Brunch at Eclipse Company Store, with volunteer opportunities available for those seeking to earn passes.
🍲 Local food pantry owners honored for feeding bodies and souls. Candy and Jeff Waite of Gospel Mission Food Pantry received the prestigious Four Chaplains Legion of Honor award for their unwavering community service. The Waites, who opened their nonprofit in 2011, provide food and clothing to those in need without accepting government assistance to maintain their spiritual mission. The award, presented at the 2025 Recognizing Excellence Awards Gala hosted by VFW Post #5108, recognizes individuals who serve their community unconditionally. The ceremony also honored several others with Four Chaplains distinctions and commissioned new Kentucky Colonels.
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