My friends son Ryan went through the Cook's program and Tony Lavatori was so helpful in getting him back on his feet , helped him get a job and has now been promoted at the job the free store helped him obtain . Thank you to the Free Store and Tony for helping him get in the program. This changed a young man's life read more

It is great what they do for the community. We went to a dinner event that funds the eork. This was at the main iffice and their students didcthe catering. Great all around. read more

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Really amazing organization! They are kind and easy to work with. They are also very accommodating. I got to enjoy their breakfast and everyone was raving about the bacon. They also made the most beautiful fruit trees. I mean beautiful! They looked very professional. So pleased!! read more

Such a great charity that does so much for the tristate area. They do an assembly line and you put in the foods your assigned to. Easy peasy and we packed hundreds of boxes in four short hours. Its a good way to give back when youre short on time and cash read more

Freestore Foodbank is my favorite charity. Located in the heart of Over The Rhine, they supply food, clothing, and supplies to Cincinnati's low-income families. It's super easy to donate to the Freestore; they have a drive thru drop off on Liberty Street. No hassle with parking or traffic, just pull right in! The staff helps unload your donations and puts all of it on an industrial sized scale to weigh it for your receipt. All contributions to the Freestore are tax deductible. One time my groceries weighed in at 57 pounds! I make quarterly donations to the Freestore by simply going through my pantry and giving them any excess non-perishables. Many of these are ingredients I bought for one-time recipes and have packages leftover. It's a great way to help out those in need and prevent food from going to waste. Also, if I have a little extra money in my budget, I'll use couponing to get deals on items I can donate. Freestore takes just about anything, but be sure to check their website for any regulations. I've given them everything from dishware to cereal. One other thing that makes Freestore my favorite charity: I participated in the Cinciditerod, an annual scavenger hunt race that benefits the Freestore. While standing at the starting line with my team, John Young, the President of Freestore Foodbank, came over, shook our hands and personally thanked us for supporting their organization. It's not everyday that you find a CEO showing gratitude to the masses. That earned Freestore bonus points in my book! If you're looking for a wonderful charity to donate to or volunteer with, I highly recommend Freestore Foodbank. read more

Hubs and I volunteer here every month and it's so worthwhile! Last night we help put together power packs for school kids who get free/discounted lunches and may be food deprived on the weekends. The work is never really difficult or very technical, though sometimes requires lifting 30 - 50 lb boxes and it can be dusty because of the warehouse environment. Sarah, the volunteer coordinator, is a very nice and well-organized person who clearly WANTS to be there. The people who work there are all very nice and the facility is clean, including the bathrooms. They provide cold bottled water to you as you work, which are recycled of course. If you're looking for a team or family activity for a couple of hours each month, this is such a great way to help your community! read more

Having worked there I have seen how contributions directly help Individuals and family's get the basics they need to get through the month. I am buying more Duck Regatta Ducks at the Kroger checkout before August 31 to supply meals and school supplies for our neighbors. Add some Ducks to your ice bucket and rice bucket challenges to really make a SPLASH! read more

I love going there monthly for help with food but I went there on Friday but they was not giving service that day I overheard one of the guys a black guy at the desk in the front someone asks about a fan and he told them to go to Walmart and buy one and I thought that was just very disrespectful cuz if a person could afford to buy one they wouldn't ask for one. read more

I will say that I had a great time volunteering there the other day, every one there was great. I will volunteer there again and again.

This is a great place to volunteer or donate money. The volunteer work isn't difficult and it seems to be very helpful. I think this is a good place to pitch in. read more

a well-run 501(c)3 who takes a proactive approach to alleviating unneeded stress in our city's low-income population. without the freestore-foodbank, many more people would be hungry, without jobs and without resources. thank you for what you do. much love, unity assists. read more